Comments on: Ending the Debate Over the Proper Finger Nail Length for Guitar Players http://www.easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:29:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Lou http://www.easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/comment-page-1/#comment-252 Lou Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:49:05 +0000 http://easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/#comment-252 Well, I enjoyed the article. I'm new to guitar playing and learning classical accoustic guitar where fingernail length is mentioned. Through personal experimenting I found there is a clear and distinct sound difference between nail and flesh on the string. That being said, personal preference and doing what works for you take priority but to dismiss the article entirely is plain ignorance to other styles of guitar, some elements of which might help your particular playing. Well, I enjoyed the article. I’m new to guitar playing and learning classical accoustic guitar where fingernail length is mentioned. Through personal experimenting I found there is a clear and distinct sound difference between nail and flesh on the string. That being said, personal preference and doing what works for you take priority but to dismiss the article entirely is plain ignorance to other styles of guitar, some elements of which might help your particular playing.

]]> By: Fred http://www.easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/comment-page-1/#comment-237 Fred Tue, 25 Dec 2007 03:39:37 +0000 http://easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/#comment-237 This is really pretty bogus. Many great players PREFER the sound of flesh on strings and therefore have no nails in play. There is no "proper" length. Do what works for YOU This is really pretty bogus. Many great players PREFER the sound of flesh on strings and therefore have no nails in play. There is no “proper” length. Do what works for YOU

]]> By: thedeadpoet http://www.easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/comment-page-1/#comment-223 thedeadpoet Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:08:29 +0000 http://easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/#comment-223 Have to agree with charlie, although I tend not to use a pick at all. Increase your calcium intake and your nails will toughen up. Have to agree with charlie, although I tend not to use a pick at all. Increase your calcium intake and your nails will toughen up.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Charlie Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:09:52 +0000 http://easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/#comment-149 I personally use a flatpick and fingers, so I let my nails grow a little, but not too much. I also cut them so they are short at the ends, but longer in the middle, otherwise the edge of the nail can get caught on the strings. But everyone is different of course! I personally use a flatpick and fingers, so I let my nails grow a little, but not too much. I also cut them so they are short at the ends, but longer in the middle, otherwise the edge of the nail can get caught on the strings. But everyone is different of course!

]]> By: Sarai http://www.easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Sarai Sun, 19 Aug 2007 00:33:55 +0000 http://easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/#comment-39 hi i enjoyed the read hi i enjoyed the read

]]> By: TJ Colatrella aka TJ Cole http://www.easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/comment-page-1/#comment-34 TJ Colatrella aka TJ Cole Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:45:22 +0000 http://easylearn2playguitar.com/guitar/ending-the-debate-over-the-proper-finger-nail-length-for-guitar-players/#comment-34 You know used to worry about keeping nails on my right hand for finger picking but I also noticed as I played and the more I played the skin at the tip of my fingers on my right hand hardened and that often that was enough for good sound and brightness.. Now I also heard Clapton after and around the time of his unplugged session and other acoustic blues and finger picking sessions also, when asked how he got his sound and did not use finger picks or banjo picks said that the skin on his finger tips also grows harder and stronger and they being enough.. It is good to have some not to much of a nail on your thumb I believe for getting the best most prominent bass or Travis style sound still I think.. You know used to worry about keeping nails on my right hand for finger picking but I also noticed as I played and the more I played the skin at the tip of my fingers on my right hand hardened and that often that was enough for good sound and brightness..

Now I also heard Clapton after and around the time of his unplugged session and other acoustic blues and finger picking sessions also, when asked how he got his sound and did not use finger picks or banjo picks said that the skin on his finger tips also grows harder and stronger and they being enough..

It is good to have some not to much of a nail on your thumb I believe for getting the best most prominent bass or Travis style sound still I think..

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