Right hand technique question

[TBman]

Originally Posted by Wrighty

Generally speaking there is no such finger assignment in classical in terms of a string to finger arrangement. It is strictly alternating fingers with no repeats. Often I/M and sometimes I/M/A but always alternating. It does lead to greater efficiency once you adjust to it.

Ahh, that sounds better. Whatever works, just don't double up on a string. Thanks!

[rick-slo]

Alternating picking fingers is generally fine but there are times that you have to repeat notes on the same string (sometimes several times in a row and at a pretty good speed) with the same finger on the picking hand.

[Gitfiddlemann]

Originally Posted by rick-slo

Alternating picking fingers is generally fine but there are times that you have to repeat notes on the same string (sometimes several times in a row and at a pretty good speed) with the same finger on the picking hand.

I concur. Alternating is generally and often the rule to follow, but not always the best solution depending on the passage. Best to keep that in mind when working through a piece.

[Wrighty]

Originally Posted by AndreF

I concur. Alternating is generally and often the rule to follow, but not always the best solution depending on the passage. Best to keep that in mind when working through a piece.

I stand corrected..

But for me, as a previous fingerstyle player and serial finger repeater, alternating is something that has been quite a struggle and if I had not aimed at never repeating then I would have no doubt slipped back into bad habits :-)

[jonnymosco]

Re. tone: a thin tone is the result of not moving the finger from the MCP joint (the big knuckle) - the best way to practise this is when doing a simple exercise such as the chromatic, move the fingertip into the palm, emphasise the stroke to avoid just moving the finger from only the PIP (middle joint).

Repeating a finger, index for example, is also sometimes necessary to avoid an awkward string crossing and also when a consistent tone is required in a melody.

Here's a tutorial video I made that covers most things mentioned in this thread so far, including planting.



Jonny

[rick-slo]

Came across this video on youtube. In places a pretty clear example of pushing the string with the picking hand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McGlJZ6SPD0

[TBman]

Originally Posted by jonnymosco

Re. tone: a thin tone is the result of not moving the finger from the MCP joint (the big knuckle) - the best way to practise this is when doing a simple exercise such as the chromatic, move the fingertip into the palm, emphasise the stroke to avoid just moving the finger from only the PIP (middle joint).

Repeating a finger, index for example, is also sometimes necessary to avoid an awkward string crossing and also when a consistent tone is required in a melody.

Here's a tutorial video I made that covers most things mentioned in this thread so far, including planting.



Jonny

Thanks Jonny I'll study your video.

Originally Posted by rick-slo

Came across this video on youtube. In places a pretty clear example of pushing the string with the picking hand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McGlJZ6SPD0

Wow. Thanks.

[Always Learning]

TB....

Everyone's finger and fingernails are different. The first place to start on right hand technique is learning the placement of the arm and hand and then work you way down to the individual finger. You may find that the nail on one finger tends to hook downwards which can cause it to "grab / hook" the string. That's not good and the nail will need to be filed to correct the way the string is attacked /stroked.

If I may suggest, Bradford Werner of "This is Classical Guitar" has some suggestions on how fingernails should be shaped to get the perfect intonation, and right arm and hand position(see links below) Please excuse any darn ads that may appear. To all you "Lefties" out there the same applies.

fingernails:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuq1iSFSGhU

right hand position:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1R1y0Aahls

Also you might want to check out Allen Mathews videos, He also is on YouTube. Below is one video of basic technique

https://www.classicalguitarshed.com/basics/

As long as you understand playing classical guitar or any genre of guitar is a lifelong learning process you'll get by.

Best of luck

[TBman]

Originally Posted by Always Learning

TB....

Everyone's finger and fingernails are different. The first place to start on right hand technique is learning the placement of the arm and hand and then work you way down to the individual finger. You may find that the nail on one finger tends to hook downwards which can cause it to "grab / hook" the string. That's not good and the nail will need to be filed to correct the way the string is attacked /stroked.

If I may suggest, Bradford Werner of "This is Classical Guitar" has some suggestions on how fingernails should be shaped to get the perfect intonation, and right arm and hand position(see links below) Please excuse any darn ads that may appear. To all you "Lefties" out there the same applies.

fingernails:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuq1iSFSGhU

right hand position:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1R1y0Aahls

Also you might want to check out Allen Mathews videos, He also is on YouTube. Below is one video of basic technique

https://www.classicalguitarshed.com/basics/

As long as you understand playing classical guitar or any genre of guitar is a lifelong learning process you'll get by.

Best of luck

Thanks. I had started on preplacement of the right hand too and quickly found out I was totally uncoordinated in that respect,

I'll work on it.