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Thank a lot sir

Super usefull

It freaking works great!

Why do you have to use "a" finger to play E for the second to the last bar?

I have long nails and they are terribly hooked. I have to go through this every week but I do it a little differently. I've started using a large tube that provides a good curvature and heat the nail from the top with the spoon tip so there's no heat next to my flesh. After I get them straight I put three coats of clear nail polish on and that helps keep them straight.

Great guitar playing! I got your first classical guitar lesson book and am learning to read and play. I've been playing rock to punk rock guitar for 42 years and it's time I learned something different, thank you! I'll eventually get to this lesson!😃

great techniche! so lite and free!

Great energy in your performance for this one, Bradford! This Carcassi 60 series has been a very high quality one so far, both with the instructional value and sound quality.

very interesting, though w-a-y beyond my current skill levels, I do find presentations like this very thought-provoking and sets groundwork for future practice. Thank you for presenting this lovely piece.

These studies are very good to develop your technical skills, sound generally nice and are fun to play. But I also have some doubts and negative thoughts about several spots where he uses strange notes or voice movements, making this work weaker from a compositional point of view. Therefore I find them less suited for performing on stage.

Thanks for watching. Here's the link to my Op.60 book: wernerguitareditions.com/products/25-etudes-op60-carcassi-pdf If you're watching just for free and you want to support the channel, visit my support page: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/donate-support/

nice review, I'm wondering if the newer Cordoba classicals are as good as these older models ?

i found the 3 guiliani exercises in my grade 0 book

economy option

Oh wow this is a game changer, I didn't think anything could be done about this other than tactical filing, which results in very short nails. Just gotta go buy a cheaper spoon to scorch :D

Mate thanks so much for this 👍

Outstanding

Outstanding

I hesitate between the Saers A90 and the AH80 (Hauser copy). What do you recommand. I Play classical repertoire from renaissance to modern. Great playing it is beautiful ! Dorian from Paris.

I'm increasingly warming to the idea of this "Le Support" after watching both of Bradford's reviews. One thing that looks appealing to me is that, unlike the "Guitarlift", this support still allows the guitar to contact the player's body. For me, it's important to feel the instrument vibrating against my chest. Although a bit on the pricy side (a long-term investment), I think there is a "Nocturnal Gloss" model in my future. 🤗

16:00 I think I'm going to wait for the full 5 point racing harness. 🤣

Can I use this position even I'm playing steel stringed acoustic guitar?

i can't do one thing with one hand and other with another at the same time on guitar, nothing can help.

Great video quality, well done.

I particularly love the 2nd Pavane-and you play it exquisitely! (I just listened on RUclips to several other versions, and to my ear, yours captures better than any others something almost heart-breaking about that piece-and the other five as well!)

The only thing I would prefer is a smaller nut width, playability is really important.

Use a candle

I will never understand why John Downland is not much popular in the classical music world..

I learned this from Renato Bellucci. He uses a soldering iron. I use a spoon under the nail and heat the top of the nail with a soldering iron. Obviously, I'm very careful not to overheat the nail. Also, I pinch the sides with a reshaped clothespin to set the c-curve. The c-curve is very important for proper, overall shape, and strength. The best shape is like that of an AlaskaPik.

pov: you try to justify your high consumption of some illegal substance

Before watching your great video on fingernails, I had the devil's own time trying not to have them break frequently. I thought I had tried everything, but you commented that it's important to keep the nails from getting dry and brittle, that moisturizing them is essential. I took your suggestion to heart and since then, 2+ years ago, not one failure. Throughout the day I lightly dip the tips in Burt's Bees hand salve, a mix of wax and oil. They are long and incredibly strong, holding up during active use as a wood craftsman and tree worker. My wife thinks they're scary! My "m" nail has the downward hook that your "i" does, and I'll try this method to improve its shape. Thanks for all your great knowledge and instruction.

I prefer an open campfire and a hot branding iron. Of course, I do have to take a shot of rye whisky a grasp a piece of wood between my teeth before beginning. (Haaa... Just kidding! 😅🤣😂)

Speaking of Micheal..-->Gallery of Guitar is his FREAKING AWESOMENESS channel. Please check out his stuff, classical guitar wonderland! I strongly recommend and encourage finding a nail salon that uses Tammy Taylor nails system if you want to try fake nails. Perfectly shaped, i don't have to worry about breaking them, and after 2 fills, my natural nail fills out under it and the tone is indistinguishable

Started hooking on my I first now my M. Much appreciated

This is excellent. Thank you. I have used women's artificial toe-nails (Kiss brand) for about 20 years now. I just cut my real nails short, cut and shape the artificial nails, then superglue them on. It has worked well for me. I kept messing up and breaking my natural nails doing general home maintenance, yard work, and repair work on things like cars, lawnmowers, bicycles. They normally last up to a week or so, but I occasionally damage one or it gets too short from filing and I have to replace it.

burning white stuff on a spoon...oh oh

I have a similar bend in my m finger nail. Might try next time with a heated object. It is only keratin (hair) after all. Cooking hot.

Great! Will test tomorrow. I have the same nail shape on all nails. I am fine with that, but i can't play apoyando with this hawk claws like nail shape. Maybe this is a solution.

I think the nylon short scale is fine, but in steel it is tense and harder to play.

Maybe try a hair dryer? Some have an attachment to concentrate the flow of air. You might find a support/form to put under the nail, then heat it with the drier and let it cool. Nails are similar to hair. Why not?

Interesting. I'd never heard of this. I no longer play classical but I use nails on steel strings. My index finger is very similar to yours.

I have hooked nails on all IMA fingers and have tried the spoon (without the protection) and chickened out, but I am able to straighten them with some judicious tooth bending. This has the added advantage of preventing folks from borrowing my guitar.

Glory to you! 😊

Just don't let anyone find your burned spoon, they are liable to get ideas. Choose life!

Omg just the video I needed, I didn't even know it was possible, I've been desperate about my middle fingernail that bends so badly... Will try this right away (and I'll sure hold you responsible if I burn myself). Thank you very much !

Can't you use a "protector" which is not metal and heat conductive? A piece of wood or card, for example?

Playing with nails seems like a lot of maintenance. Have you ever tried cutting your nails short and playing with just the flesh?

Thanks for watching. Here's my full lesson and McAllister's vid as well: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/shape-nail-hot-spoon/ Enjoying my channel, visit my support page: www.thisisclassicalguitar.com/donate-support/

2nd part was hardest for me ..but I also get buzzing on the third part...

I wish these lessons had better instruction as far as playing it goes. A slowed down bar to bar demonstration. I’m just frustrated with this piece right now. I’ll get it eventually but I am having a hard time with it. But this lesson is really good overall though. I ain’t hatin’