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02-03-2010, 07:28 AM
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thumb tips?
I finally have the nail on my thumb long enough to make it effective for fingerstyle work. But now, I'm finding that the nail is catching on the strings. Anyone have any tips or suggestions as to how to avoid this or proper placement of the thumb to minimize that happening?
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02-03-2010, 07:57 AM
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A rough sketch - but it shows the thumb position/angle:
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02-03-2010, 09:04 AM
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Play around with different playing angles
I ramp my thumbnail a bit for ukulele (towards the playing edge), it seems to help for guitar too
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02-03-2010, 09:07 AM
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Quote:
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02-04-2010, 07:16 PM
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02-04-2010, 09:29 PM
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I played classical for a long time and I learned to file my right hand nails with 400 grit sandpaper so that no nicks were in the nail and the nail would not hamper the sound in any way. Ask a classical guitar player to show you.The actual shape will depend on your playing habits but suffice it to say your nail should be smooth enough to glide over the string with no extraneous noise. Good luck.
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02-04-2010, 09:33 PM
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Just round it off a bit.
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02-04-2010, 10:53 PM
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OMG this just sends shivers up my spine thinking about ripping a nail clear from it's bed. I'm one of those persons who must have a set of clippers within arms reach every day to keep nails cut down super close. I can look at something and find a way to rip half my finger off. Sorry I can't add to this thread, but until I just read it, I always thought finger picking meant using the tips of the fingers - not necessarily they fingernail itself.
Safe to say, if I manage to ever play anything, this is one style I'll leave to the pro's. Stay safe, Kenny
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02-05-2010, 12:26 PM
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you really do not need much of a nail. Just a little bit peeking over the edge of your finger is enough.Try it.
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02-05-2010, 01:25 PM
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I have had the same problem and I file the left side of mine underneath so it doesn't catch. I also find that a slightly different position than the thumbpick angle as Duplemeter drew out helps tremendously.
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02-05-2010, 02:28 PM
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Not much need to worry about ripping a nail off unless you get it really long. You will find the nails will actually wear away as you play, depending on how mucy you play.
Do a search and you will find several suggestions to help retard nail wear such as clear nail hardner and acrylic nails. I did try using nails and enjoyed the sound, but found they were a constant problem [my nails are on the softer, thinner side]. I tried hardner and it does help, so do gelatin tablets, but ended up learning to use the fleshy part of my fingers for most of my playing then adding the sound of nails when desired. Your mileage may change, but there a lot of people here who can help.
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