Anyone can learn to play the classical guitar if they learn and practice the solid fundamentals and approach the study of the instrument with honesty, determination, humility and respect. It is critical to establish and maintain an effective daily practice routine. What works for me is – warm-up, right and left hand exercises and scales, [...]
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Pressure
Saturday, March 28, 2009
What we’re after in classical guitar technique is precision, accuracy, fluidity and flexibility in both right and left hands. Strength is not a factor. Too much pressure creates tension which only stifles the above-mentioned attributes. Use only as much pressure as needed to produce the sound. Pressure and release is the key. More on this [...]
The Left Hand
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Proper left hand alignment and positioning is critical for proper technique. Here are some tips. The hand and fingertips should be parallel with the fingerboard as much as possible. The thumb should be placed behind the second (middle) finger and in the middle of the neck. The wrist should be straight (in line with arm) [...]