Although the use of nails is optional, we would strongly recommend using them in order to obtain the clear, round and pure tone of modern classical guitar playing. The optimum length of the nails in a …
C1.1.05. Nail preparation – Step 2
After your nails are the proper length and shaped well, you will need to fine-tune the shape and get rid of any excess particles etc using a fine abrasive polishing paper. We recommend 3M-Tri-M-ite …
C1.1.07. Left hand basics, spider walks
Position your left hand with a slightly bent wrist and naturally curved fingers. The notation for the left-hand fingers is as follows: 1, 2, 3, 4; for the index, middle, ring, and pinky finger, …
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C1.1.08. Right hand basics, free stroke
As seen on the video, the right wrist should be in a naturally straight position. The notation for the right-hand fingers is as follows: 'p,' 'i,' 'm,' and 'a,' for the thumb, index, middle, and ring …
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C1.1.09. Right hand basics, rest stroke
In the rest stroke, rest your plucking finger on the string above the one that has been plucked immediately after you pluck. We use "above" to mean higher in a spatial sense, not in pitch, which means …
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C1.1.12. The i-m alternation, free stroke
The i-m (the index and the middle fingers of the right-hand) alternation will be the default plucking method in melodic passages as covered in the following units. …
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