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@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Learn to play classical guitar without fingernails in just 10 days with Brandon Acker 🎸 classicalguitar-pro.com/p/no-nails-in-10-days

@lowandodor1150 5 месяцев назад

What about people like me, who's nails on the middle (whole) and ring (on the right side) finger have been torn for many, many years and just won't heal and grow back? I should add, i play the electric guitar finger style and while i don't need crazy classical nails, i sure love and prefer a solid base of nails for comfort, uniformity in loudness and sound and overall balance. All my other nails grow and even due to the harsh treatment of the steel strings, they recuperate and look healthy, just those two are not.. It is awful as i'm sure you can imagine how that must feel like. This course is a brilliant idea and it is always a real pleasure seeing you and hearing you pluck some strings. With admiration from Vienna, lars

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

@@lowandodor1150 Hi Lars, thank you for the encouragement! I'm not sure I fully understand your predicament. If you are saying you have no fingernail at all on the middle finger, it should still work since we are plucking only with the flesh with this technique. It is worth saying though that have no nail on all the fingers is also gives uniformity in loudness, sound, and balance. But the overall effect of each is a different sound. I'm happy to help you further if you reach out at Brandonackerguitar@gmail.com Cheers, Brandon

@superultramegarobot 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker How long will the "grandopening" code be active for? I'm a college student with limited funds who would love to take this course, but can't afford it at the moment...

@KP-eq9bl 4 месяца назад

is the material of your course timely unlimited available ?

@brandonacker 4 месяца назад

@@KP-eq9bl As it says on the website, you get lifetime access :)

@JakesSaltwaterTherapy 5 месяцев назад

As a mechanic, rock climber, and free diver its almost impossible to keep long sturdy nails. Ive practiced almost solely without nails, but the times I do have nails I notice the sound is totally different (and so is the technique). When my nails accidentally grow out Ill accidentally clip strings with my nail because my muscle memory keeps my fingers so close to the strings. Im able to replicate well the sounds of classical music without nails, its taken alot of muscle memory and fine tuning of where and how hard to pluck with the tip of my finger to get similar noises, especially with picado. More than possible with practice!

@nurembergcode6148 5 месяцев назад

You nailed it.

@BIZEB 5 месяцев назад

Purchased! It's been a dream to be able to play without nails with as much volume and proficiency as I did with nails in the past. Really appreciate you distilling your experience down and sharing it with us.

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful! Welcome and I'll look forward to hearing from you about your progress in the private facebook group 😊

@leonardobrasil7032 5 месяцев назад

One of my biggest dreams is to play classical guitar. I'm completely passionate about classical music and I've tried several times to learn it myself but I haven't been successful yet haha. The way Brandon teaches is incredible and I had a huge desire to purchase the course for beginners, however, being Brazilian, the conversion to our currency makes the course still a little expensive for my reality, even though I know the value is super. right in front of all this incredible content. I hope to have the opportunity to study your course Brandon in the future, in the meantime I will marvel at your videos on RU-vid. Big hug from Brazil and a big fan.❤

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Hi Leonardo, thank you for this kind comment. Please write me at brandonackerguitar@gmail.com and we will do a discount to convert the price of the course to your currency so you can afford it. Brandon

@leonardobrasil7032 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker Hi Brandon, Thank you for the opportunity and for responding to my comment, I sent you an email!

@helloworld7443 5 месяцев назад

As a medical student, I have always struggled with this, and it has been a big problem for me. Thank you :)

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome. I made the course for people exactly in your situation. 😊

@thebarelyfunnyguy 5 месяцев назад

I found your youtube channel around a year ago, started learning classical guitar, and now i have been playing for a little under a year. I have gotten a book, and even bought a classical guitar (though it was only $175) i hope to keep growing in my classical guitar journey, and you have been an insanely huge inspiration for me, so just thank you for helping me and so many others learn the beauty of the classical guitar, your a true legend.

@joseph2832 5 месяцев назад

I’m always very impressed with you Brandon, you are breath of fresh air in classical guitar. I have learned so much from you! Thanks!

@Maestro-FR 3 месяца назад

I was a student of Javier Hinojosa who was a student of Emilio Pujol. So I learned without nails and even years later when having nails, Hinojosa taught me how to shape them and the right hand technique to produce an unique mellow sound yet with some brilliant. I however never used the nail of the thumb or only by exception, so as to never have redundant loud basses. I also learned the Abel Carlevaro technique where nails are necessary. The problem is that the sound gets too thin and metallic.

@brandonacker 3 месяца назад

Wow amazing!

@FrancescoDiMauro 5 месяцев назад

Enrolled! 👍 I've been sporadically doing some experiments in playing without nails for a while, I really enjoy the fact that now I can comfortably do tapping on my electric (and I hated nailcare anyway) but I have to say that I'm not very fond of the muffled sound that I'm getting on my classical, so much so that I end up playing very sporadically... hopefully this course will help me find the right tone and rekindle the passion, thanks for sharing your expertise!

@Sploinky_doinky 5 месяцев назад

Your channel has inspired me to start learning guitar soon I am also a pianist so I can’t grow nails and am super happy that I can learn this instrument without nails ❤

@dennismayer4936 5 месяцев назад

I'm holding out for the no nail, ADD, tired,old burnt-out, for dummies version!! Love the music, thanks for sharing your incredible talent and love of music. Happy New Year !

@ChristianEGiordano 3 месяца назад

Brandon, this is a genius idea. Thank you.

@sohamsil3296 5 месяцев назад

Could we have some new "Guitar tips" videos like the tremolo ones? Loved that series!

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! Yes I have more guitar tips on the way. Those short tips are helpful but I also want to really teach a concept in-depth to help guitarists and I find these courses are the best thing for that. So stay-tuned :) -Brandon

@nurembergcode6148 5 месяцев назад

Puns away; tuning would be an interesting topic....@@brandonacker

@beepybloops 5 месяцев назад

What a great way to reconnect with classical guitar (and sample your course style), on my way!

@aprendeguitarraclasica 5 месяцев назад

PURCHASED! Brandon, I've being waiting for this for a long time! I'm a full time consultant, therefore I need to type very looooooong documents all the time. Trying to type with nails is incredibly difficult for me, more because I took a course on fast typing a while ago, which I can't use because of this. Now, I'm ready to play with no nails, get my typing speed back, and play beautiful, "round and and warm" music!

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Thats wonderful. I'm so happy the course will help you 😊

@Samoth666metal 5 месяцев назад

I always played classical guitar without nails because of my work, i don't know how it would be with nails, i think a huge struggle haha

@hrburrell7587 5 месяцев назад

Timely episode Brandon, just started playing again after years off, sans nails.

@giovaniconte1860 5 месяцев назад

Now THAT's more like it!

@Mattalica_33 5 месяцев назад

Because I also play Piano it's almost impossible for me to grow out my nails and play with nails, I hope this course will help others.

@Alxmir23 5 месяцев назад

im buying a classical guitar tomorrow (first string instrument for me). this will help since i need trimmed nails for work

@Kittypeony 5 месяцев назад

Ofc I will believe my favourite vampire guitarist 😍

@KarenPautz 5 месяцев назад

I will never not like, and therefore perpetuate, this meme!

@captainshiner42 5 месяцев назад

Been playing fingerstyle bass for 23 years, (as well as some guitar), and I can tell you that Brandon is spitting nothing but facts.

@DareToWonder 5 месяцев назад

I'm new on the guitar and am really enjoying the sound nails make on the strings. But in the future I'll try without nails for sure and will get this course for it

@ThaoVu-xc2lr 5 месяцев назад

So nice💐💐💐

@dogdoggo1095 5 месяцев назад

Hey Brandon I love the content and wanted to ask if you are ever able to make a video regarding the song Leyenda? I know it is a well know ( and long piece) piece and seeing someone with your skill and technique play or comment on this piece would be amazing.

@dw7704 5 месяцев назад

I started guitar with classical lessons and later took lessons as an adult, and that teacher was good with no nail. I haven’t kept up with it, but still play classical sometimes But my classical is getting fixed right now (regluing bridge, and cleaning up a previous repair) I also play bass with my fingers, so long nails don’t work. So no nails works well.

@kimcringeson4937 5 месяцев назад

Quick tip to play without nails: Stop complaining. Play until you get used to it. Stop complaining. That’s it.

@WeAreBullets 3 месяца назад

you and Rob Scallon are my fave music/guitar/instrument youtubers. i been following him since the old days when youtubers were just dorks in their bedrooms with their digital camera or crappy webcam lol. i dunno if you know him or if you ever collaborated with him but that would be fun to see ! ❤️👏🏻

@Lexdiamore 2 месяца назад

They’ve actually done quite a few collabs

@TorturedPoetsDep Месяц назад

Hi brandon! I started playing the classical guitar around 2 years ago and recently i started learning and playing the piano. I’ve been very uncomfortable with keeping my fingernails long, I didn’t know what to do and I was afraid to cut them off I watched some videos of yours about playing guitar without nails And 2 days ago I finally decided to cut them off Your videos really gave me the courag and also the belief that I can do it if i want to I’m already getting much better compared to 2 days ago Just wanted to thank you because I thought I have to stop playing classical guitar if I want to improve piano but now nothing is preventing me from playing both of them! 🤍

@brandonacker Месяц назад

Congratulations on being brave enough to do it! I hope you've discovered the sound is actually very beautiful and warm

@TorturedPoetsDep Месяц назад

@@brandonacker yes I really love the tone!

@tientje98 5 месяцев назад

definitely prefer with nails, but also play renaissance lute... so i should probably try this

@dormammusubjective5774 5 месяцев назад

I switched to classical in 2018 and still trying to figure out how to correctly shape my nails. Though I'm very surprised by the guitarists that didn't have nails as I've mostly focused on arrangements from Sor, Carcassi and Tarrega. Covered some Giuliani and Segovia but mostly for right hand exercises and scales.

@CelticMedievalGuitar 5 месяцев назад

YEAAH PLAYING THE GUITAR WITHOUT NAILS MUSIC BECOMES WARMER AND FULLY

@safra 5 месяцев назад

Purchased. Dont have Facebook though 😢. As someone very physically active and been playing with nails for 3 years ish now. Its always been a hindrance.

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Welcome! Since you don't have Facebook, please feel free to message me directly with any questions and I'll reply with direct feedback to help you. Brandonackerguitar@gmail.com

@franco.r91 5 месяцев назад

when I saw thomas dunford play the lute without nails, only with his fingertips and produce a warmer sound I liked the idea, now I only play with my fingertips and I like the sound better.

@PerpetuallyTiredMusician 5 месяцев назад

I prefer to play all stylings and types of guitar and adjacent instruments with my fingers, no nails. I will get this as a birthday gift for myself, I am very curious to see what you have come up with Peace and take care.

@bipulranjan6553 Месяц назад

Yep . I do feel more comfortable playing without nails .

@excorcistzl11le62 5 месяцев назад

Hi mate, great video! By the way, I don't think the "My Gear" link is working because it just says there is an error when trying to load. I was curious if you could fix it please because I want to know what microphone you use.

@breqbs 5 месяцев назад

unfortunately i cant afford it atm but ill try to start playing without nails because of you

@waylonwillie5736 5 месяцев назад

Looks great! Would this course also be of benefit to lute players, or is the no-nails guitar technique significantly different than (say, "thumb out") lute technique?

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Hi! For me the technique I teach here is the exact same as what I've developed for archlute, baroque guitar and theorbo. The thumb out and pinky down approach of Sor and Piccinini seem identical to me. So yes, in short I think thumb- out lute players will benefit equally in terms of the technique, exercises and touch. The only thing to say is I use 19th century guitar repertoire for the pieces. I'm happy to answer any other questions! Brandon

@MedalionDS9 5 месяцев назад

I've been playing a lot of finger style picking on various guitars, acoustic, electric, classical and I don't have long fingernails at all... it can be done.

@betikjabung1115 5 месяцев назад

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@avigaile2243 5 месяцев назад

A bit off topic, but I'm in love

@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic 5 месяцев назад

With Brandon?

@paveLsTarK 5 месяцев назад

ça tombe bien

@felixhayman5934 5 месяцев назад

I have been a student of 19C guitar and play without nail, using pressure rather than nail.I believe before about 1855 the guitar was played without nails,Check out some of the Carulli studies and his concertos I believe he played without nail a lot of the time

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

It works very well in that repertoire for sure. Though if you look at my chart at the beginning of the video, you will see that guitarists have been also using nails since the origin of the instrument. There was never a time when only one was used. Example: Sor and Aguado were friends and played duets. One with nails and one without

@medslk9753 5 месяцев назад

Brandon May i introduce to the Moroccan Guembri a fretless bass but it sounds pretty magical i hope u try it or do a video abt it

@panipiotrowski2275 5 месяцев назад

The course looks amazing. Question: If someone is eager to learn classical guitar without nails, which course of yours would you recommend starting with (No-nails course, or your introductory course)?

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Hi thanks! If you are a beginner, you should take classical guitar pro. That will teach you good technique, how to read music, and your first pieces. No nail in 10 days is for people who already play and want to learn to make a beautiful sound without nails. I'm happy to answer more questions 😊 brandonackerguitar@gmail.com

@halfabee 5 месяцев назад

Brandon Music and educational courses are VAT free in the UK. I have just been trying to sign up for your guitar course and no nails course. Your website is adding VAT. This is a complex area and one that has been through the tribunals on more than a few occasions. My understanding is that "the supply of private tuition, in a subject ordinarily taught in a school or university, by an individual teacher acting independently of an employer" is an exempt supply, but not when provided by a company (unless it is a school per the education act).

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Hi, I've replied to your email as well. I don't control taxes and fees since I'm using a course platform called Teachable. That is their business and they have a great support team you can contact. On my end, what matters is that taxes and fees don't get in the way of you learning from the course, if that is what you want. So I can generate a coupon to get rid of the VAT tax if you need. I'll look forward to your email response and hopefully we can get that out of the way so you can access the course content. I hope it helps you! Brandon

@oscarrave5305 5 месяцев назад

Hi. I cannot wait to start the course. I can't seem to make a purchase. it says "Stripe Error?" I've spoken to my bank, everything is clear on my end. Is something up with the website? Thank you. I'm so excited to start

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Hi Oscar, I just did a test purchase and it seems to be working on my end (others are not having an issue either). So I'd suggest trying a different browser. If you still have issues, write me at brandonackerguitar@gmail.com and we'll make sure you get access to the course :) Brandon

@oscarrave5305 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker I'm not sure if you've received my email. It's been acting weird lately. I'm still having trouble with the payment (Stripe). Is there any other way to pay? Thank you so much Oscar

@CT-gy6us 5 месяцев назад

I have thin nails and they keep breaking. I found out that I don't need them very long to be able to use them but sometimes I have to play with flesh, and I think I'll benefit from your experience. In addition to the nail issue, perhaps most importantly, I need to improve my tone. I have a Cordoba C7 and I want to learn how to make the best sound possible out of it before getting a better instrument. Warmly, from a French lady 🙂

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Bonjour madame, It's true when using nail you can keep them very short and mix flesh and nail into each pluck for the nicest sound. I found that cutting my nails off and learning to produce a good sound taught me a lot about how a string wants to move and I teach that in this course. Then I found that when I grew my nails back in, I in turn also understood how to play a better tone with nails as well. Sorry for your nail issue. Perhaps playing without nails will be the compromise you need. Bonne chance, Brandon

@CT-gy6us 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker Merci pour votre réponse🙏. I like the concept of trying to understand "how a string wants to move". I'm curious enough to buy your course soon (in a few days).

@euledj79 4 месяца назад

Sounds interesting. So with the right technique/setup you can get the same results without nails than with nails? Changing to baroque lute I quit classical guitar several years ago cause it was so frustrating that I neither reached the technical level nor the tone compared to playing with nails. But playing classical guitar without nails couldn' t be as frustrating as playing 13 course baroque lute with nails ;-). So maybe I should try it with your help. Thanks for the inspiration!

@bigsarge2085 5 месяцев назад

👍👍

@zaydmosh 5 месяцев назад

I started with classical guitar with a great teacher (Miroslav Kefurt from Czechoslovakia) who gave me great training with nails. However, I eventually progressed to renaissance lute, which is without nails. I struggled between the two because I didn't want to lose the guitar repertoire that I had worked so hard on achieving. Life interrupted and passed a number of decades not being able to play at all. During Covid lockdowns I came back to lute - this time without nails - and it's going well. However, I'd still like to be able to play some of my original guitar repertoire (like Recuerdos de la Alhambra, Bach BVW 999 (unless I can afford a Baroque lute in the meantime 😁)). So maybe this course will be what I need! One question - I assume playing nail-less involves using low tension strings (like lute), but what are recommendations for an appropriate guitar (not too expensive) for nail-less playing?

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Hi, yes I think the course works well for general thumb-out renaissance or baroque no nail lute playing with the pinky down. For me, 19th century style guitars are the best for no nail playing because they are made for low tension. Torres, stauffer, panormo, etx. In the course we play at 392hz, a whole step lower to give the very low tension needed.

@zaydmosh 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker Thanks for responding, Brandon! Before taking the course I'll have to get a guitar. My renaissance lute (10-course) is currently strung at A4=415 hz (I think that is a half-step down), and I play pinky down with thumb-out (even for early renaissance). I also tried A4=440 with the lute tuned to F instead of G, which also sounded great.

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Cool, we tune to 392hz in this course (French baroque pitch) which is what you called F. We generally still think of the notes as being the same.

@gizmoandjosh6037 5 месяцев назад

Out of curiosity, do you feel that the skills taught in this course would transfer to steel string playing? I primarily play with the flesh of my fingertips, and a thumb pick.

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Yes, for me the technique is the same for steel strings.

@simon66766 5 месяцев назад

Taken the plunge, no nails! Here we go...

@johndowland-bm3bc 26 дней назад

Playing even romantic pieces like Tarantelle by Mertz or Villalobos Study 7 is possible without nails, they require a lot of speed.

@brandonacker 26 дней назад

Definitely! Speed comes from the fingers, not the nails. You can play any piece without nails or with.

@robertoneill9167 4 месяца назад

My stupid nails grow flat and curve inward on my index and middle finger so it just grabs the string and plucks it really hard, so I have no choice but to cut them. I'm glad to know that it's not required.

@ThePhotokill 3 месяца назад

should i pair this course with a spruce top or a cedar top guitar? I have my eye on a cedar top that sounds lovely, but i fear if i dont learn to play with nails i would create a more muffled sound vs spruce without nails?

@brandonacker 3 месяца назад

It is taste. I like the clarity of spruce but both at beautiful 😊 enjoy!

@juanalvarez7101 5 месяцев назад

How short should the nails on your left hand be and were on the tip of your fingers should you press the string to the fret and develop calluses. Thank you in advance.

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Short enough so the nail does not touch the fretboard wood. Essentially, the nail should never be longer than the fingertip on the fretting hand or it will force you to play with flat fingers (aka bad technique).

@juanalvarez7101 5 месяцев назад

@brandonacker Thank you soooo much. You are great. I'm starting to get back to my guitar. I have a Antonio Aparicio classical guitar. It's about 14 years old or more. Solid woods hand made . Rose wood sides and back, cedar top and mast. Ebony fretboard and Fustero tuners. These were hand made. The gentleman, Fustero name retired and they are no longer made so I'm lucky to have them. Thank God I got it when I did. I was working then. Now my only income since I'm retired is my social security. I'm 75 years old, and can't afford hardly anything,but before I die, I need to play better just for my own satisfaction. Again, thank you so much for all you do, and God Bless. Wishing you the very best now and always. Best regards, Juan Alvarez

@INCUBUS_AZAZEL 5 месяцев назад

I wonder what you think about true intonation frets

@RainMakeR_Workshop 5 месяцев назад

Just a follow up question to my comment on the last vid if you see this. I've found that I can pick up an 6 course/12 string Muzikkon electric oud online for a couple of hundred. If I strung it like a lute, tuned it like a lute and added gut frets. Do you think that would work for a lute beginner?

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

No I don't recommend that. Get a real lute. The most budget option that is worth it is this one www.muzikkon.com/products/muzikkon-renaissance-lute-deluxe-7-course-maple?currency=EUR&variant=45811961889057&Google%20Shopping&stkn=34a12c807eef&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhomtBhDgARIsABcaYykd_foRnTnVL5FFX-vbiVQhBXbEGXTOtPFsOXSprDxqqtGSwG1RGgQaAjTMEALw_wcB

@RainMakeR_Workshop 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker Appreciated. What do you think of the Thomann Renaissance Lute Deluxe 7C and Thomann Renaissance Lute 7/13? They're the cheapest Lutes I've found so far.

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

@@RainMakeR_Workshop I've never played them but Ieva Baltmiskyte does and I'd recommend reaching out to her:) Good luck.

@RainMakeR_Workshop 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker Cheers

@estuans0interius 4 месяца назад

Next can you do "How to play flamenco guitar without nails"?

@brandonacker 4 месяца назад

I don't play flamenco but the techniques taught in this course are all directly applicable to flamenco as well.

@itz-_-arad 5 месяцев назад

New goal...

@rombsix 5 месяцев назад

How about *flamenco* without nails?

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Nails are popular in flamenco for volume and brightness. I do not believe they are necessary but it depends on the sound you want to create. In the end it is taste.

@rombsix 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker - give us a 30-second nail-less snippet por solea with rasgueados and alzapua 🙏😊

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

I dont play flamenco, sorry.

@rombsix 5 месяцев назад

@@brandonacker - maybe I'll cut my nails and try 😝 if so, I'll ping you with the outcome

@jeffarab4947 2 месяца назад

Its kinda better with nails I play nails and in few months I get cracks and have to file. I play without nails too its a bit warmer but still awesome also depends on woods

@colin3424 5 месяцев назад

Signing up as a ukulele enthusiast looking to learn finger picking wirhout nails

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Great! Welcome :) The technique will help you immensely on ukulele. -Brandon

@ONSTAGEMUSICPODCAST 5 месяцев назад

Good afternoon Brandon. GREAT channel. Are you available for interviews?

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

Hi, yes you can send me an email with a proposal at brandonackerguitar@gmail.com

@KarenPautz 5 месяцев назад

Horse person, kayaker, traditional archer. What are these "nails" of which you speak? (No, seriously, I've already started the course and it's amazing. Five nailless stars.)

@VanCamelCat 4 дня назад

A bit unrelated to the video topic, but... For some reason I cannot access your amaozn gear link. Granted, I am outside of the US, but affiliate links usually work for me here nonetheless. Any idea how I could reach the link's destination anyway? It always leads me to Amazon's "sorry, something went wrong on our end" message.

@brandonacker 3 дня назад

Yes it works on my newer videos :)

@VanCamelCat 3 дня назад

@@brandonacker, with the individual items? Indeed it seems to work, thank you 🙏 However, do you happen to know if there is a way to view your full list of gear from there? If not, it is ok, as I have now found your link to the specific piece I wanted, but I was wondering if there is a way to view your full list ☺️ I know that after going to your affiliate link, I can essentially purchase any item and stay with the affiliation, so the strings I can find on my own. But I was curious to see what else you use. I honestly feel like it's right under my nose somewhere... like my keys when I leave the house 😉 By the way, just watched your twin reveal. You two are charming together 😁

@brandonacker 3 дня назад

Glad it worked. It's the only list I have cheers!

@albinochickenwings7277 5 месяцев назад

What about lute strings on guitar,I know random but I’m curious

@brandonacker 5 месяцев назад

The strings are the same already. Historically gut and I often use nylgut (synthetic gut) for concerts

@lovorika2440 12 дней назад

Hi, what is the name of the song in the intro? Thanks

@brandonacker 12 дней назад

Recuerdos by Tarrega 😊

@RheaBorja 5 дней назад

Is this course ok for absolute beginners?

@brandonacker 5 дней назад

Hi! No but my course for absolute beginners is Classical Guitar Pro which you can find here classicalguitar-pro.com/p/classical-guitar-pro That courses takes you from knowing nothing all the way to playing your first recital. Often people buy both courses (you get a big discount) and they take the no nail course second. If you have any other questions, just message me at Brandonackerguitar@gmail.com

@iamsamsie 5 месяцев назад

I have played with nails and no nails, but I just can't get the volume without nails

@johnj.flanagan-songsoffaith 3 месяца назад

I suppose if you like a muffled sound rather than a sharper, clear tone, one can play guitar without nails, and some may do it quite well, but for me personally, I have to let my nails grow to a desirable length. Not too long, not too short, there is a middle ground for this technique. Good luck, friends. Keep on playing.

@brandonacker 3 месяца назад

It comes down to taste. Both techniques are valid and have both pros and cons. I don't like your choice of a derogatory word though. I don't hear a "muffled" sound, I hear a warm and mellow sound. One could easily flip it and say nails sound aggressive, sharp, and too bright.

@WeAreBullets 3 месяца назад

yeah i never understood it. being a normie hobbie acoustic player since middle school i never had nails and i eventually taught myself how to finger-pick in the singer-songwriter/bluegrass/folk vibe and ive always done fine without picks or nails on my picking hand

@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic 5 месяцев назад

Aw, hell....A you TRYING to shoot down my last excuse for NOT buying a lute? ...wife's gonna kill me...now, where can I hide it...

@RayC234 5 месяцев назад

Well I've got the "No Nails" part down now all I need is a Classical Guitar...😢

@MrBoooooring 5 месяцев назад

Man I didn't know I had perfect pitch but that Romanza did NOT sound right to my ears 😂

@jasongultjaeff9397 5 месяцев назад

I hate having nails to play classical guitar. It's a pain...and I get plenty of weird looks here and there from people that don't know why. I must admit though, I think classical guitar sounds better played with nails. Even on those small clips in this video, some of the notes were a little harder to hear and a bit less defined. Almost "muddy" sounding. It's like the initial attack with the nail defines the note more cleanly. I'll persist for the sound and I'm lucky I can get away with them for my job and the rest of my sports / hobbies.

@spicysalad3013 4 месяца назад

my problem is my nails are naturally thin and bendy and if I grow them out they catch on things and bend backwards 😭so I keep them as short as possible lmao

@brandonacker 4 месяца назад

It sounds like the no nail technique would be perfect for you.

@SquirrelHybrid 6 дней назад

Do you use any skincare routine to your fingertips to affect the tone? 🙂

@phungmoe2302 4 месяца назад

Can play without.... but it will sound like muffold old guitar sound. If that is okey with the pieces ur learning n playing.

@brandonacker 4 месяца назад

It is simply taste. You say muffled, I say mellow warm and beautiful. Sor said he never heard anyone make a beautiful sound WITH nails. To each his own.

@antonomaseapophasis5142 5 месяцев назад

For some, the problem is that their nail structure is weak. No amount of glued-on reinforcement will reliably work. You just wind up with hideous non-functional claws attached to your fingers.

@dudaseifert 5 месяцев назад

Mine, specially the ring finger. It's incredibly frustrating

@MultiLkjhlkjhlkjh 5 месяцев назад

Hello

@Travv0 3 месяца назад

All the "without nails" players are dead. Coincidence?

@brandonacker 3 месяца назад

Thats not true. There are many professional players who play without nails today. ru-vid.com/group/PLqjziYes6yPJjVlPyTrQATQhGMUpkxBWi&si=UaH9956UxmdgdMn5