![]() You can see from the markings where the contact point begins and the release occurs. String Direction – The direction the string travels up the ramp of the fingernail.īelow is a picture of my fingernails.You have to make sure it releases easily if you want a good tone and ease of playing. Release Point – After the string travels up the ramp of the fingernail it releases from the nail.I recommend you have both the flesh and the fingernail touch the string at the same time. Contact Point – This is where the string makes first contact on the fingertip.Experiment with different shapes to discover what works best for you.Īlso see my article about Playing Classical Guitar Without Nails. Listen to your tone and find out why/how different nail shapes affect your sound. ![]() Beginner student’s nails are often too long at first making rest-strokes or having a nice arched hand position too difficult. Make sure you can play all the different techniques with ease. For example: scales, arpeggios, slurs, rest-stroke, free-stroke, sweeping etc. How to find the correct shape for you: Play a comprehensive range of guitar technique when filing your nails. Just like a piano hammer pushes the string (rather than plucks it like a harpsichord), your nail directs the string in toward the soundboard when it moves into the palm. Why Use Ramps? Whether your fingernails are curved perfectly in an arch or you create a long ramp, the idea is to have the string travel up the ramp and get pushed into the guitar. This post is how I file my nails for my guitar, sound, style, and personal preference. This is not a definitive answer and is not a static or unchanging description. No guitarist is the same – This is not a post on how to file your nails, this is only the way I file mine. You can watch the above video on my YouTube if you like. If you like this lesson consider supporting the site and free lessons. Make sure to see the bottom of the post where I have videos by pros that use a different approach. This is all about how I shape my nails and might be of interest and a starting point for students. By popular demand, a lesson about filing and shaping your nails.
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