This is great, what to do with my thumb when playing rest or free strokes with my fingers has always bothered me and it's never mentioned or discussed in tuition books.
Thanks you! The "Rest Stroke (probably more ridged ) is where the fingers extend downward and the thumb anchored. In the "Free Stroke " the fingers are more curved and the thumb follows. Now after 8-10 years of playing the Phrygian scale, I can try to figure out what I'm really using.
Great advice! From what I can tell, you play with quite short nails. I go back and forth between very short nails and no nails touching the string at all, and prefer just enough nail to strongly support my fingertips. Do you have any comments on this topic?
Thank you for your comment, Gary. Yes, I play with short(er) nails. I find that it allows me to get more of the fundamental in the tone, and less of the higher partials. Nail length is largely a personal issue, with the shape of your fingers determining the optimal length and contour. Basically, I adhere to Scott Tennant's advice about nails from his book Pumping Nylon. I agree with his "ramps" logic. Hope that helps!
Very nice explanation. And I must say I enjoyed Little Britain greatly.
Thanks so very much. I'm happy my work is bringing enjoyment to Neanderthals such as yourself!
This is great, what to do with my thumb when playing rest or free strokes with my fingers has always bothered me and it's never mentioned or discussed in tuition books.
Thank you for your comment, Malcolm. Glad the video was helpful!
Very clearly stated and demonstrated. Iluminating!
Thanks very much, Rick!
Thanks you! The "Rest Stroke (probably more ridged ) is where the fingers extend downward and the thumb anchored. In the "Free Stroke " the fingers are more curved and the thumb follows. Now after 8-10 years of playing the Phrygian scale, I can try to figure out what I'm really using.
Thank you for your comment!
So helpful. Thank you
Thanks very much!
Needed it! Superb teaching
Thank you!
very helpful!
Thank you!
Great advice! From what I can tell, you play with quite short nails. I go back and forth between very short nails and no nails touching the string at all, and prefer just enough nail to strongly support my fingertips. Do you have any comments on this topic?
Thank you for your comment, Gary. Yes, I play with short(er) nails. I find that it allows me to get more of the fundamental in the tone, and less of the higher partials. Nail length is largely a personal issue, with the shape of your fingers determining the optimal length and contour. Basically, I adhere to Scott Tennant's advice about nails from his book Pumping Nylon. I agree with his "ramps" logic. Hope that helps!
Thank you for this! Appreciate it!
On another note: are you a Bruce Lee fan?
Love Bruce!
Amazing teacher! Is your name somewhere on the video?
Thanks for your comment. I've added my name to the video title. :)