Tip - Fingernails for Classical Guitar: How I Shape My Nails | this is classical guitar

By popular demand: a post on filing your nails for classical guitar. To be honest, I hate teaching this topic because no one files their nails in the same way. However, this might be of interest and a starting point for students so I thought I'd give it a good stab. Make sure to see the bottom of the post where I have videos by pros with the opposite shape! No guitarist is the same What this post is not: This is not a post on how to file your nails: the way I file my nails will not be the same way you file yours This is not a definitive answer This is not a static, unchanging, description This is not a comprehensive look at all the ways to file your nails...only my way What this post is: How I file my nails for my guitar, sound, style, and personal preference A possible starting point for beginners An avenue for you to leave a comment at the bottom Definitions & Tips: Contact Point: This is where the string makes first contact on the fingertip. I recommend you have both the
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