Hey! Would you like to create a warmer and richer tone playing guitar? Here's a link to learn more: www.classicalguitarshed.com/warmer-tone-using-attack/
Thanks so much! My teacher is very talented but I never quite manage to get the specifics behind tone production in such an accurate way. She kinda just says "play softer" or "listen to yourself more", and sometimes it's hard to tell what I'm not doing/doing wrong. This really helped, thanks a lot!
Awesome tip. This is 2nd video of CGS that's helped me level up. The relaxed joint tip has given me the volume and projection that has eluded me for a long time. Cheers CGS!
Thank you, Allen. This video gave me much needed insight on the tone issue I've been grappling with. I especially appreciate your being so accommodating to playing without fingernails since it's not practically feasible for me to maintain them.
Thanks for the tip, often times i forgot to do these techniques on my right hand, my bad is focusing on reading pieces but not applied these tech to lessen my practice hours
Thanks. Nails have been the bane of learning the classical guitar for me. I have very soft , flexible fingernails that will break easily and growing nails that will last has been impossible for me.
plantagenant you should check out rob mackilllop on youtube he plays classical with no nails and has good tutorials about this approach. I have adopted this apptoach because my work makes nails inpossible.
@christopher hanna....Hi, thanks, yes I'm familiar with Rob Mackillop. I know there were classical players in the past who used no nail approach like him. I think I read an essay he wrote about it. I've been watching Lute and Archlute players on RUclips who use fingers not nails...although their hands are in a different position to guitarists. When I have managed to grow nails I have preferred the sound and find both free and rest strokes easier. I think no nails is definitely more suited to Romantic period music and other genres like Latin American styles (bossa nova etc)...less so where you need more attack, flamenco for example.
Generally, I like the "soft tip" sound more than the brittle stiff tip joint. Both have their place, but the soft tip is just more pleasant to listen to and not as harsh and biting.
Great tips. When I try to play on top of the string, especially on the third string on fast pieces like tremolo, I have to chang my finger angles, which affects speed and precision. Any tips to resolve this? Thanks
Hello Allen and thanks for this very missed tutorial. I am just beginning my classical journey and would like to know if you recommend nails from the beginning or flesh only to start out? And if so, when should begin to use nails? Thanks
This is so difficult for me to get down im trying to learn adelita but the notes keep coming out to bright/loud and even though i try my best to play the string softer i still get a really bright sounding note
Hey, Zak here. The piece is called "Cavatina" by Stanley Myers. You can find our full course on the piece here www.classicalguitarshed.com/courses/stanley-myers-cavatina/
Hey! Would you like to create a warmer and richer tone playing guitar? Here's a link to learn more:
www.classicalguitarshed.com/warmer-tone-using-attack/
Thanks so much! My teacher is very talented but I never quite manage to get the specifics behind tone production in such an accurate way. She kinda just says "play softer" or "listen to yourself more", and sometimes it's hard to tell what I'm not doing/doing wrong. This really helped, thanks a lot!
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Thank you! This helps me to understand making warmer tones. I will try, thanks a lot!
Thanks Allen. Excellent lesson. You're a good teacher.
Awesome tip. This is 2nd video of CGS that's helped me level up. The relaxed joint tip has given me the volume and projection that has eluded me for a long time. Cheers CGS!
excellent, very helpful again, thanks
Thank you, Allen. This video gave me much needed insight on the tone issue I've been grappling with. I especially appreciate your being so accommodating to playing without fingernails since it's not practically feasible for me to maintain them.
Thank you for this great video!!
Great tutorial thank you
Very helpful Thanku 😇
Excellent description with lots of explanation and accompanying illustrations. Well done! I learned a lot.
Thanks a lot!
Thanks! I found this very helpful!
Thanks for the tip, often times i forgot to do these techniques on my right hand, my bad is focusing on reading pieces but not applied these tech to lessen my practice hours
Thanks. Nails have been the bane of learning the classical guitar for me. I have very soft , flexible fingernails that will break easily and growing nails that will last has been impossible for me.
plantagenant you should check out rob mackilllop on youtube he plays classical with no nails and has good tutorials about this approach. I have adopted this apptoach because my work makes nails inpossible.
@christopher hanna....Hi, thanks, yes I'm familiar with Rob Mackillop. I know there were classical players in the past who used no nail approach like him. I think I read an essay he wrote about it. I've been watching Lute and Archlute players on RUclips who use fingers not nails...although their hands are in a different position to guitarists. When I have managed to grow nails I have preferred the sound and find both free and rest strokes easier. I think no nails is definitely more suited to Romantic period music and other genres like Latin American styles (bossa nova etc)...less so where you need more attack, flamenco for example.
Awesome video
this guy is underrated.
Generally, I like the "soft tip" sound more than the brittle stiff tip joint. Both have their place, but the soft tip is just more pleasant to listen to and not as harsh and biting.
Thanks for the tips. Just can’t do the nails thing. Too much upkeep.
Thanks Allen. I follow you.
Great tips. When I try to play on top of the string, especially on the third string on fast pieces like tremolo, I have to chang my finger angles, which affects speed and precision. Any tips to resolve this?
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nice video
What is that thing on top of your guitar? Also, what is that fast song you played at 5:18?? I want to learn it, that’s awesome!
Hello Allen and thanks for this very missed tutorial. I am just beginning my classical journey and would like to know if you recommend nails from the beginning or flesh only to start out? And if so, when should begin to use nails? Thanks
If I might ask, are you standing while giving this lesson? How are you supporting the guitar?
This is so difficult for me to get down im trying to learn adelita but the notes keep coming out to bright/loud and even though i try my best to play the string softer i still get a really bright sounding note
What song was he playing in the beginning? The sinister sounding fast one
Hi Allen love your tuts. There seems to be something wrong with the link to your website - does it still exist?
Hey, Zak here.
The link is up and working fine. There was a little problem with the site yesterday, but it's all back to normal now.
Isn't called planting? When push the strings.
What piece is that arpeggio from at 4:02?
Hey, Zak here.
That piece is Etude #1 by Hector Villa-Lobos. An absolute classic of the classical guitar repertoire!
Classical Guitar Shed fantastic piece!
what's the name of the piece at 5:42 ?
Hey, Zak here. It's called "Cavatina" by Stanley Myers. Here's a link to watch Allen play it! ruclips.net/video/2yyeAvQJ6c0/видео.html
what's the name of the song at 6:03 ?
Hey, Zak here. The piece is called "Cavatina" by Stanley Myers. You can find our full course on the piece here www.classicalguitarshed.com/courses/stanley-myers-cavatina/
i'm drunk and won't remember any of this.
I like metal why am I even here