Awesome, glad it helped out! I try my best to cover it all and keep it simple, without going too long. But I might have missed a couple points, which will be for another time.
Cool! Good amount of info. Thanks! I'm going to buy one of those decent entry level guitars you have posted and I'll be all set. Using a classical guitar right now.
zul' tekh Cool, hope it helped, thanks for checking it out that quickly... I did forget to talk about nail hardeners. In my experience I’ve tried many, and for myself, I haven’t felt drastically powerful improvements. However, I did link one hardener that a few guitarists I know personally do feel make a difference. It’s all about self experimenting. And if you have a classical guitar already, that should suffice for now. But having a dedicated flamenco(especially with the tap plate)is preferable.
Thanks for letting me know! Makes me happy to hear you think so. I’m trying my best to break it down and keep it simple. Thanks for watching and I’ll keep posting! 🙂👍🏼
David, Great nail video. I’m just starting out on Spanish guitar, and broke a nail! To be fair, I don’t have a classical or flamenco yet, so I’m using my steel string, which is really tough on nails. Which brings me to the question of a “quality nylon string” to start my study. I’ve always played high end steel string guitars, and I’m looking for the same for a nylon string. Suggestions? Warm Regards Jim
Hey Jim! Thanks for the nice feedback! Breaking nails is such a pain when playing this style lol, so just trying to help. But sometimes it can be unavoidable. Great to hear you’ve started to explore Spanish Guitar. So in answer to your question, it depends on the approximate budget range you’re looking to spend. If you’re looking to get something soon, and under 1K, then a company/factory guitar from Cordoba or Alhambra, can be a nice place to start off. For that price range, I have also have purchased handmade guitars from a luthier in Mexico (Guitarras Zalapa) which are great for the price. However that involves waiting longer and more logistics to get it sent and customs. Otherwise, for 1K-3k, I have a couple recommendations from luthiers in Spain, Guitar Bros and Graciliano Pérez. For 3k+, the list can be long some more luthier recommendations in Spain.
Also, within the USA, in IL. Look up the Brunee Luthier shop, they not only make great guitars, but they sell guitars from around the world. Lastly, I have a reverb shop with some high end guitars for sale at the moment as well. You can see some of these in my videos. Here’s a link to one of them in my shop: reverb.com/item/635752-conde-hermanos-sobrinos-de-esteso-flamenco-concert-guitar-guitarra-de-primera-de-concierto-201?
So the filler I use is from a company ibd (IBD 5 Second Nail Filler Powder), but it looks like it’s not available on Amazon. I’ve bought it at Sallies Beauty Supply as well. But Amazon has an alternative from ibd that should work the same. You’d have to sprinkle it on with your other hand. Link below: amzn.to/3GRDJ3D I do like using ibd nail glue now as well: amzn.to/3EMXV43 Hope that helps 👍🏼
Thanks for watching… And yes, that’s a tough dilema. I know pianists typically need to have short nails. So my answer would be that it depends. If your priority is piano, then do what’s best for your playing with that instrument. If you can grow them a little, a mini compromise, then that might help. Otherwise, while not ideal, there are players that play without nails. Some famous classical guitarist composers/musicians where known to play with no nails. Honestly, the main drawbacks are that you’ll find a few techniques a little more challenging and that the sound will be a little more dull/opaque. You won’t have the option to vary the tone as much. But I encourage you to try it. As mentioned, guitarists have done it. It’s just a different strategy and feel.
Thanks, glad you found it helpful! And thanks for letting me know the link doesn’t work anymore. (Just fixed it) So the harder is one that many of my friends in Spain like to use called Química Alemana, link below ⬇️ I don’t use any hardeners anymore, but it’s worth trying to see if you feel any differences. www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIM1OGY/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_DKTGGRANY43TWVDG5PSN?linkCode=ml1&tag=davidchirib00-20
Well, filing them before playing every time; with a fine(non rough) file to smooth them out, helps a ton for avoiding micro cracks that turn into bigger ones. But that said, when winter comes, I have a couple spots that genetically seem to produce a crack and they love to show up lol. Sometimes it’s hard to avoid. That’s when I use a very little nail glue to help keep the tip stronger.
Nop, not the case with natural nails being the ones with the best tone. My nails produce a great tone (obviously ... because I study music and my guitar is my main instrument) but the best sound I got from fake nails that you can put on with an adhesive tape. The difference is not huge but nevertheless the best sound I got from the fake ones. My teacher made the same experience.
Thanks for chiming in, and good to know. From my experience with acrylics, especially when laid on too thick, I hated the tone, and loss of finess in technique. I’ve also seen this with others that don’t know how to put them on well and just throw on super thick nails. I’ve been loving playing with natural nails for years now. All this said, one of my favorites, Grisha Goryachev sounds great with his fake glue on nail tips. So it does depend on a few factors.
@@DavidChiriboga yeah, Grisha is a great example, and we also have some in the classical side. For me I am not coming back to the fake ones for other reasons but for the guitarists that have problems with their natural nails, you may want to check out the fake ones. I would still advise to first try to get along with the naturals and if it doesn't work for some reason then try out fake ones.
Great info, seriously thank you
Thanks! 😉 Glad you found it helpful
Thanks for these tips. I am a beginner flamenco player and these videos are helpful.
Awesome, love to hear that. Wishing you the best of the start of your journey! 👌🏼
Excellent!
Great info David. More than I’ve been able to find online. Very helpful!
Awesome, glad it helped out! I try my best to cover it all and keep it simple, without going too long. But I might have missed a couple points, which will be for another time.
Cool! Good amount of info. Thanks! I'm going to buy one of those decent entry level guitars you have posted and I'll be all set. Using a classical guitar right now.
zul' tekh Cool, hope it helped, thanks for checking it out that quickly... I did forget to talk about nail hardeners. In my experience I’ve tried many, and for myself, I haven’t felt drastically powerful improvements. However, I did link one hardener that a few guitarists I know personally do feel make a difference. It’s all about self experimenting.
And if you have a classical guitar already, that should suffice for now. But having a dedicated flamenco(especially with the tap plate)is preferable.
6:17 - those are Ricco nails, and that is Douglas Niedt
Great info, so helpful!!
Shoshana VDB Awesome! Glad it helped!
Ole........I was raise in Spain guitarist and flamenco . VRA Fam.....
Nice! Always appreciate the support from my VRA fam...
So much great info, thanks!
Thanks for checking it out!
Great explanation. I really like your explanations the reason is you are explaining as check list :) Please keep it up
Thanks for letting me know! Makes me happy to hear you think so. I’m trying my best to break it down and keep it simple. Thanks for watching and I’ll keep posting! 🙂👍🏼
David,
Great nail video. I’m just starting out on Spanish guitar, and broke a nail! To be fair, I don’t have a classical or flamenco yet, so I’m using my steel string, which is really tough on nails. Which brings me to the question of a “quality nylon string” to start my study. I’ve always played high end steel string guitars, and I’m looking for the same for a nylon string. Suggestions?
Warm Regards
Jim
Hey Jim! Thanks for the nice feedback! Breaking nails is such a pain when playing this style lol, so just trying to help. But sometimes it can be unavoidable. Great to hear you’ve started to explore Spanish Guitar. So in answer to your question, it depends on the approximate budget range you’re looking to spend. If you’re looking to get something soon, and under 1K, then a company/factory guitar from Cordoba or Alhambra, can be a nice place to start off. For that price range, I have also have purchased handmade guitars from a luthier in Mexico (Guitarras Zalapa) which are great for the price. However that involves waiting longer and more logistics to get it sent and customs.
Otherwise, for 1K-3k, I have a couple recommendations from luthiers in Spain, Guitar Bros and Graciliano Pérez. For 3k+, the list can be long some more luthier recommendations in Spain.
Also, within the USA, in IL. Look up the Brunee Luthier shop, they not only make great guitars, but they sell guitars from around the world.
Lastly, I have a reverb shop with some high end guitars for sale at the moment as well. You can see some of these in my videos.
Here’s a link to one of them in my shop:
reverb.com/item/635752-conde-hermanos-sobrinos-de-esteso-flamenco-concert-guitar-guitarra-de-primera-de-concierto-201?
Just subscribed and liked. THANKS! 👍
Thanks! 👌🏼
D,
I found the glue on Amazon. Where do you get the the acrylic powder, and who’s the manufacturer?
James
So the filler I use is from a company ibd (IBD 5 Second Nail Filler Powder), but it looks like it’s not available on Amazon. I’ve bought it at Sallies Beauty Supply as well.
But Amazon has an alternative from ibd that should work the same. You’d have to sprinkle it on with your other hand. Link below:
amzn.to/3GRDJ3D
I do like using ibd nail glue now as well:
amzn.to/3EMXV43
Hope that helps 👍🏼
Thanks for that. I have a question. What if you are a pianist who also want to play flamenco guitar ?
Thanks for watching… And yes, that’s a tough dilema. I know pianists typically need to have short nails. So my answer would be that it depends. If your priority is piano, then do what’s best for your playing with that instrument. If you can grow them a little, a mini compromise, then that might help. Otherwise, while not ideal, there are players that play without nails. Some famous classical guitarist composers/musicians where known to play with no nails. Honestly, the main drawbacks are that you’ll find a few techniques a little more challenging and that the sound will be a little more dull/opaque. You won’t have the option to vary the tone as much. But I encourage you to try it. As mentioned, guitarists have done it. It’s just a different strategy and feel.
Thanks for the helpful video. Nail hardener link is what brand pls? Link not working. Tnks
Thanks, glad you found it helpful! And thanks for letting me know the link doesn’t work anymore. (Just fixed it) So the harder is one that many of my friends in Spain like to use called Química Alemana, link below ⬇️ I don’t use any hardeners anymore, but it’s worth trying to see if you feel any differences.
www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIM1OGY/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_DKTGGRANY43TWVDG5PSN?linkCode=ml1&tag=davidchirib00-20
Thank you
My fingers always break during growing my nails out playing guitar. It would have micro cracks than eventually my nails would start peeling
Well, filing them before playing every time; with a fine(non rough) file to smooth them out, helps a ton for avoiding micro cracks that turn into bigger ones. But that said, when winter comes, I have a couple spots that genetically seem to produce a crack and they love to show up lol. Sometimes it’s hard to avoid. That’s when I use a very little nail glue to help keep the tip stronger.
@@DavidChiriboga thankyou for the advice
Nop, not the case with natural nails being the ones with the best tone. My nails produce a great tone (obviously ... because I study music and my guitar is my main instrument) but the best sound I got from fake nails that you can put on with an adhesive tape. The difference is not huge but nevertheless the best sound I got from the fake ones. My teacher made the same experience.
Thanks for chiming in, and good to know. From my experience with acrylics, especially when laid on too thick, I hated the tone, and loss of finess in technique. I’ve also seen this with others that don’t know how to put them on well and just throw on super thick nails. I’ve been loving playing with natural nails for years now.
All this said, one of my favorites, Grisha Goryachev sounds great with his fake glue on nail tips. So it does depend on a few factors.
@@DavidChiriboga yeah, Grisha is a great example, and we also have some in the classical side. For me I am not coming back to the fake ones for other reasons but for the guitarists that have problems with their natural nails, you may want to check out the fake ones. I would still advise to first try to get along with the naturals and if it doesn't work for some reason then try out fake ones.