Archive for the 'Technique' Category

Thumb technique

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

This page discusses thumb technique along with a video lesson.

The finger that is often left to it’s own devices is the right-hand thumb. The thumb is just like any other finger, and should be practiced with as much attention as the others. Often I have seen new players pluck a string with their thumb and [...]

Reststroke technique

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

This page discusses reststroke technique along with a video lesson.

In the beginning new players tend to learn to play in reststroke in a fast manner, and rarely take the time to go slow and really focus their movements and finger alternations. If you are new to the classical guitar, now is the perfect time [...]