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The River

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9. Finger tips vs Finger nails

Reply to TEB (Reply #7)

Sun Jul 30, 2017, 11:18 AM

Jul 2017

is a debate that has been going on (in Spain at least) ever since the 16th century. I do both. My left hand has no fingernails. On my right hand, they are all sharpened >>>.
Currently working on 3 versions of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." It works as a dirge/symphonic and (sort of as) bluegrass.
Being retired I have a lot of free time to play. Someday the coroner can have my guitar when they pry it from my cold dead fingers.
Thanks for the thread.

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Teaching kids guitar hey all need good thoughts [View all] TEB Jul 2017 OP

Please save us all from rock. You want guitar? Here's guitar! longship Jul 2017 #1

Beautiful to my ears TEB Jul 2017 #2

No amplification or loudspeakers necessary. longship Jul 2017 #3

Check your email I sent you message TEB Jul 2017 #4

As well I teach that with blues TEB Jul 2017 #11

Even better, Pepe Romero playing the concerto solo. longship Jul 2017 #8

Been Playing The River Jul 2017 #5

Very true TEB Jul 2017 #6

I was raised on blues and using fingers no pick TEB Jul 2017 #7

Finger tips vs Finger nails The River Jul 2017 #9

I use fingers then palm a pick and use it for attack TEB Jul 2017 #10