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@RODNEYBURR-i9s
11 ай бұрын
Your comments are brilliant. Being a no-nails player for almost 40 years, student of Hector Garcia, Emilio Pujol's teaching assistant, it is refreshing to hear that the main thing is the main thing, the pursuit e.g. Sound, performance, technique, and the ability to play incredible music.
@gtrplyrgrl512
Жыл бұрын
I am also a guitar player who just loves all kinds of guitar music. I flip flop from one genre to another, as a listener and player because all are beautiful and worth exploring. Nails and the pick have been an interference to my ability to not only feel the strings but also to hear the warmth and roundness of beautiful guitar sound. So, thank you, Jared, for coming out, for by doing so, you have helped this one person become the best guitar player she can be without flip flopping out of insecurity. Now, I can focus consistently, which will help my playing growth. Linda
@denniswade4998
Ай бұрын
I have been enjoying your series of videos about playing without nails. I am just making an effort to start classical guitar, and fully intend to start without nails. This video series has been a good overview on the whole topic. I also want to thank you for leading me to discover Rob MacKillop through the comment he left to the first video in this series. I had never heard of him before that, and instantly went to his webpage to listen to the videos of his playing. I am in total awe, and also a little frightened! He has years of experience behind him, and as an older beginner I have years of total non-experience in playing any instrument! Yikes!!!!!
@MultiBadboy666
2 жыл бұрын
I love to listen to you talk about guitar while I practice. I find it very calming.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, that's flattering, thank you :) What a great idea to watch guitar lesson videos while you have the guitar in your hands in the moment. I like practicing while listening or watching stuff sometimes too. I have a friend who would do a whole hour long warm up while listening to podcasts before practicing other stuff that takes more focus :) Cheers, ~~ Jared
@jpsnyder
2 жыл бұрын
This series is amazing and couldn't be more timely for me personally - thank you so much for making these videos. As someone who also enjoys grappling (wrestling/bjj) as a hobby, nails that even show any white are a hazard for training partners, so I cut them off 2 years ago when I picked up the sport. I had already not been playing much guitar for a few years, so it wasn't a big deal at the time, but then my coach was away for a few months, so I decided to get back into guitar. Grew out the nails, struggled with getting my chops back up to speed and within the last 2 months or so finally started to feel like I'm sounding decent on the guitar. Now my coach is back I want to start training again, but I feel like I have to pick between 2 of my favourite activities, with no way to effectively do both. I tried flesh only, but without any change in technique (the 4th video was immensely helpful!), so it sounded as awful as it felt awkward at the time. Tried Alaska picks, but they felt too awkward, although tone wasn't that bad. I though about using drug store press on nails between grappling sessions, which I actually used a lot in my university days, but I remember how much they damage the natural nail, are a pain to remove, and applying/removing it 2-3 times a week with acetone would be a bit much. I still love the control and feeling I get with nails, as well as the tone. It's what I'm used to and in my head what I've told myself is acceptable, but I have to admit that the examples in your videos (and Rob McKillop's playing) have given me more confidence that it's possible to sound good with flesh only. It just might take some time and steady practice, but isn't that what we're built for as musicians?
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, Jonah! Glad to help out. Best of luck keeping going with your journey and finding your sound :)
@tjackson2402
Жыл бұрын
Jared thank you for doing your own thing! I has been very helpful in my own teaching and using theory with students. 😎
@CedricTheSecond
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for discussing this topic in such detail. As a working classical guitarist (well, I was before Covid!), I'm in complete agreement with your observations about freedom of expression and the fusing of genres. I have always played CG with fingertips, primarily because I also sometimes have to play bass and steel string acoustic (I also have to fix my car from time to time!). Nails wouldn't stand a chance in my life! The sound and feel of fingertips on nylon strings is definitely very different. Personally, I much prefer the intimate connection with the guitar which flesh playing gives. Yes, the sound palette is softer and less extreme, but it's also warmer to my ears and I was never that keen on tonal extremes. I love the sound of a great nail player, but in expressing our art, the judgement of purists should be irrelevant. Each to their own... Regarding amplification, even a world class nail player with a double top instrument will struggle to be heard in a large ensemble/orchestral setting. The purity of an unamplified guitar in that environment appeals in principle, but I've heard fine players having to compromise on the subtleties of their playing, just to be heard. Even John Williams, with a powerful Smallman, chooses to use amplification when playing with an orchestra. Apologies for the long comment, but you can probably tell I'm passionate about this. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great comment Jim! Excellent thoughts and reflections. Much appreciated :) I'm glad we're on the same page. Cheers, -Jared
@alestev24
Жыл бұрын
Same here. Over time, I have found it impossible to have the correct length and shape of my nails for switching between classical guitar and steel string guitars, which I also play. Doing both required about half an hour of nail maintenance per day. Time much better spent practicing. I don't work on my car, but I do work in my garden, 😀 and that's also tough with the "perfect" classical guitarist's nails.
@earlworth
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you're talking about this. I've been playing 30 years since a young kid and always been told that there is a correct way to play, and that also includes nails. So true I've found the classical guitar world to be quite stuffy, dogmatic and containing a number of loud bullying voices that stifle innovation and creativity. Thank you for making this, it's quite an inspiration!
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
So glad that you found it an inspiration! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers -Jared
@mason87104
Жыл бұрын
I am one of those guys that want to try a bit of everything guitar-wise, and have recently been getting in to finger picking more. I have a classical guitar that I havent done much with yet, but this is very motivating. I really like your approach so I enjoyed learning more about you and your background! Off to part 3!
@richardsedivy9765
2 жыл бұрын
Try clipping 80% of your nails off and leave a little grow on the very outer right edge of your 1st three fingers. Leave the extra on the outer left of your thumb. My fingers look crazy weird but after finding the right shape I’m able to play ANY piece and use the tips mostly but when you need the clear bright loud pluck I can use the edge of my finger where there is still a little nail protruding
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome suggestion. Thanks for sharing, Richard!
@jupiterinaries6150
Жыл бұрын
Nah I’ll stick with no nails.
@sd3named
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jared! I listen to your reflections and stories of your experiences with great interest. In fact, I'm just going to buy a guitar and practice. But I feel like I don't want to deal with nails. I don't want to suffer with them in everyday life, I don't want to torment my neighbors with loud music playing. At the same time, I like not sonorous, soft timbre. And I am tormented by the fact that I understand that all the detailed serious lessons that I could possibly find will concern the playing with nails.
@2010BHM
Жыл бұрын
Love your channel, and really love this compelling defense of being a generalist. Thanks!
@LynnDavidNewton
9 ай бұрын
Thanks. I play mostly electric guitar, and with fingers only, never with a pick (any more), and I have NO NAILS to speak of. FWIW, I have a classical background. I'm primarily a composer, and I play several different instruments. My motivation for playing guitar without nails is twofold. The first is that I also play piano and take it seriously. I can't play piano at all when my nails are long. Therefore, letting my nails grow ain't gonna happen. The other is that the things I've been inventing lately simply aren't possible with a pick, nor for that matter with nails. Therefore, I have to adjust my technique to my needs. Given that I'm an electric guitarist, volume is not an issue, but articulation and tone are. I would love to find more videos or such materials that help the few guitarists who are in my category to improve right hand technique and sound. And to those who insist there is only one right way to play, I say only that I don't suffer fools gladly. I'm also 80 years old, and that has some relevance to the situation.
@brookeaday9423
2 жыл бұрын
classical fingerstyle is my primary style, but i love rock, flamenco and jazz too.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
I hear you! I love it all :)
@bobravenscraft5376
2 жыл бұрын
As my comments a delicate mix
@bobravenscraft5376
2 жыл бұрын
I've matured I can listen to jazz standards now . When 20 I'd laugh you out of the room
@ianleemusic
Жыл бұрын
I’m new to your channel, I play classical violin, and am a jazz guitarist. Just got into studying classical guitar a year or so ago, I would love to see some classical theory breakdown. Thanks! Ps I practice Jiu Jitsu, so not having nails is a must, when I realized there was a whole school of thought on no nail, it made me so excited to keep playing and studying
@GarySchiltz
10 ай бұрын
When I was younger, I would have struggled with whether or not to keep my nails, because I do prefer the sound of classical guitar played with nails. Now that I'm in my mid 60s, it isn't an issue, since my nails have almost stopped growing. I remember that 10-15 years ago, I had to trim my nails almost weekly, or they would get long and break. Now, I can just file them a little once in a while to keep them neat.
@jaoeoek1980
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for this 10:50 and 13:33
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks, Jaoe.
@TPITEOTG
Жыл бұрын
Some players use nails and prefer “dark” strings (because of nails!); others use flesh and love bright strings (because of no nails); I personally started my path with nails 40 years ago, then quit… because of nails ;) now, I want ability to play any time anywhere, so that I learn steel acoustic fingerpicking, ukulele, and of course classic guitar. With flesh, no nails. Indeed, I am amateur, and I can use amp and pickup if needed.
@AugmentedMuse
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative series! After you had quoted Segovia (14:42), specifically the line "You reduce the volume of the guitar," my curiosity was piqued. I'm currently learning the guitar and seriously considering composing for it in acoustic situations, especially in chamber and orchestral settings. Could you consider doing a video/series on the volume/decibel aspect of the guitar and whether modern composers need to specify the necessity of amplification? Again, great channel and I look forward to learning more!
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Anthony! And thanks for the topic request. In short I would say that yes, amplification is required when playing with other classical instruments. There's simply no way that the volume can compete and it will be very frustrating for the guitarist to not be heard, which will change the way they play. One of my classical guitar teachers played with orchestras and in chamber groups a lot and he always amplified. Thankfully there are really great solutions for classical guitar amplification that sounds very pure and true to the acoustic sound. Getting the right pick ups and amplifier will do the trick. A lot of classical guitarists, especially if they play gigs or performances at all, will already have their guitars set up that way. I use a fishman loudbox mini with k&k pickups, and it works wonderfully! -Jared
@bobravenscraft5376
2 жыл бұрын
Simplest form or example Black Diamond intro KISS classic and classy. Kiss did some good stuff people
@derRaff
Жыл бұрын
Jep I totally agree with you I studied classical guitar and this musical orthodoxy of classical guitarists is perhaps the reason for creative stagnation and drowning in bigottery . It was horrible to me. You nailed it ! Thanx
@gilson_
2 жыл бұрын
Please explain us how you pluck the strings!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
I delayed posting part 3, but it's coming! Thanks for the request! :)
@julien8097
11 ай бұрын
i made the terrible mistake of cutting my nails for the first time since a couple of years, and i just can't play anything anymore, i hope my nails will grow back fast ..
@vihuelamig
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure Segovia was right about the guitar and the large concert hall. Nails or no nails I don't believe the classical guitar is suited to it. I saw Bream in front of 2500 people and at times it was a bit of a struggle to hear him, at least it was to any reasonable volume level, it could sound rather distant. The obvious solution is some sound reinforcement, also known as a few 4 x 12 Marshall cabs!
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
I totally know what you mean. I saw David Russel recently and had the same challenge. It's very quiet and even people shifting in their seats would make it hard to pay attention. I'm a fan of the small room performances. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! -Jared
@Uncle_Torgo
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting series, thanks for sharing it. I tend towards finger style guitar, regardless of genre. As you note, nails will be destroyed quickly by steel strings. My current fix to support play of classical nylon as well as steel blues/jazz/rock/country is to just grow out the thumb nail and keep the others trimmed. The thumb nail does get hammered, but I put some hardener on it and mine is pretty thick anyway. What do you think about that as a middle ground? Thanks.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Love that! yes, that's a great middle ground :)
@stevejaynes5375
2 жыл бұрын
As an eternal beginner with thin, easily-breakable nails, thank you! You introduced this as a 4-part video series - where can I find videos 3 and 4?
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking, Steve! 3 and 4 aren't up yet, but they'll be coming soon. When I publish them I will add them to the playlist which will contain all four episodes of it in one place. Thanks for watching :) -Jared
@afisher555
Жыл бұрын
My classical guitar teacher was into blues first and had tobacco stained, chewed, short nails…and was so enthusiastic about not just classical but everything else too. I still don’t play with nails, as I prefer the touch and sound.
@afisher555
Жыл бұрын
Sor who composed everything I like played with no nails. Hurrah.
@lucienne66
Жыл бұрын
Great series, Jared-thank you! Have you tried (or know someone who has tried) playing rasgueados and flamenco rumba strumming with no nails? I’m wondering if it’s worth the effort to try it.
@karl-heinzmuller5072
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting contributions! When will you release part 3 and 4 though?
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking! 3 and 4 aren't up yet, but they'll be coming soon. When I publish them I will add them to the playlist which will contain all four episodes of it in one place. Thanks for watching :) -Jared
@karl-heinzmuller5072
2 жыл бұрын
@@soundguitar Cool, I'm looking forward to it! I play classical guitar and western guitar and have life besides guitar, so I do not want to grow nails. But I feels to me that "flesh playing" comes at the cost of some speed and accuracy. Would be nice if you could address this issue in the Technique Part!
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
@@karl-heinzmuller5072 Thanks for the specific request on what to make sure I cover in those next videos. will do! -Jared
@bobravenscraft5376
2 жыл бұрын
Something about myself being raised on Rock and play I get annoyed by all finger picking in the same way I get annoyed with all shred playing. Has to be a perfect mix
@bobravenscraft5376
2 жыл бұрын
Very very good
@steve60.
Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to add to my last comment that I have found other videos that I found helpful on this channel.
@joejones7965
2 жыл бұрын
Segovia's views may have been a bit more nuanced. His last student, Virginia Luque, became a world-class virtuoso, and she plays without nails. She says that the maestro supported her in her technique. If you haven't listened to her, by all means do so -- she is a phenomenon.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Great info, thank you for sharing! She does seem to be playing with her nails from everything I found, but perhaps she didn't for a while.
@joejones7965
2 жыл бұрын
@@soundguitar She does in fact use her thumbnail (she says she needs it for the flamenco she often plays) but no nails on the ima fingers. I attended a master class in which she thoroughly explained and demonstrated her technique, and I looked at her fingertips from a distance of about two feet. There's no doubt about it -- she plays without nails on the ima fingers. She says that's been the case since she was a teenager, and I see no reason to doubt her.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
@@joejones7965 Wow, amazing, the tone is fantastic!! that's great. Thanks for sharing.
@jeffhildreth9244
2 жыл бұрын
I viewed a few of her latest videos earlier this morning. She has a very healthy thumb and pinky nail, and I see slightly protruding nails on m,i,a. She is an extraordinary player.
@joseph2832
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeffhildreth9244 she uses nails
@robbrown8483
2 жыл бұрын
Segovia had an ego as big as a house. If you play with the proper right hand technique you can play as loud as a nail player.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
I'm juuust starting to get some good volume with it. Took a while! But I see what you mean now. Thanks!
@malcolmdavidson1523
2 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested in seeing examples of tremolo playing with no nails.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Malcolm. Good timing for this comment. It's on the way! I'm filming that video this week :) Keep an eye out -Jared
@malcolmdavidson1523
2 жыл бұрын
@@soundguitar That's great, I've subscribed to the channel.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub, Malcolm! :)
@dalemcgugan5174
Жыл бұрын
I submit to you that rock hard calluses on your fingertips are louder than fingernails. You can attack the strings without ever having to worry about the fragility of your nails
@chrislawrence503
Жыл бұрын
So presumably you also play jazz guitar without nails? Is that fingerstyle, on steel strings?
@bobravenscraft5376
2 жыл бұрын
It isn't finger picked but it can be recreated with effect
@viarnay
5 ай бұрын
More than no nails try to find the best sound you can get with the shortest nails
@ww3032
2 жыл бұрын
What's that piece you were playing without nails in the intro?
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
That's Marietta by Tarrega :) One of my favorite pieces! I play more of it in part one here (timestamp link): kzitem.info/news/bejne/oohsrIuVsWh3dqA
@Handle-q6x
3 ай бұрын
I think Segovia got full of himself at some point in his career. He also made a harsh criticism directed towards Barrios and his music.
@jeffhildreth9244
2 жыл бұрын
In my observations the controversy and adversarial presumption between nail and no nail classical guitar players is grossly exaggerated. As to increased volume for the classical guitar, my last consideration of guitar choice, or guitar player, is volume. And as to Segovia's opinion about abandoning the element of volume, for a few centuries guitars were played without nails. It is he who changed the attitude and practice of no nails. I have heard nail less players who have considerable volume and the ability to modulate, more difficult with nails. It is Segovia who abandoned the original sound of the guitar. Want volume, get a new age carbon, double top, double back, double walled ported instrument with lattice "bracing" To me the difference is like comparing a steel tubed,properly lugged bicycle or a new age carbon bike of dubious improvement. It's all about choice . I am in favor of any two wheeled human powered conveyance as I am all for any acoustic/classical guitar.. Different strokes.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
Great thoughts, Jeff! thanks for sharing.
@bobravenscraft5376
2 жыл бұрын
Guthrie Govan complete package I'll shut up now !
@bodragon4582
2 жыл бұрын
Every time i see a guy with vampire nails, i think cokehead, or even worse, pretentious classical guitarist , who thinks the only way to live life is to spend 2 trillion hours learning some obscure concerto that noone wants to hear. For those about to rock, nails or no nails? answer who cares it fucking rocks.
@soundguitar
2 жыл бұрын
HAHA
@MarioSeoane
2 жыл бұрын
Without nails should be the only way to go. With nails sounds like a broken electric guitar.
@smandez2023
Жыл бұрын
Something about the “elites”, true in science, religion, classical guitar; their mouths are as loud as their nails.
@steve60.
Жыл бұрын
I was interested in this topic , however no offence, but after listening to your first video and half of this video I became tired as it seems like just a lot of rambling without getting to the point.
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