Gerardo Nunez video's Arppegio question

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HolyEvil

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Gerardo Nunez video's Arppegio question

on the above video. in the opening 30 seconds or so. Is Gerardo using his little finger for arppegios? I try to replay it many time but can't seem to tell.
Does anyone know what he uses for pimami arppegio due to his index finger problem?

cheers

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machopicasso

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RE: Gerardo Nunez video's Arppegio q... (in reply to HolyEvil)

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in the opening 30 seconds or so. Is Gerardo using his little finger for arppegios?

I'd be surprised. I vaguely recall another thread a while back on which Ricardo said Gerardo is somewhat unique in that he makes little, if any, use of his pinky on rasgueado. If that's right, then he's probably not using that finger for arpeggios, either.

Additionally, I'd say that, given the proficiency of his m-a picado on the Encuentro DVD, he can play what's shown in the clip you posted using just p-m-a.

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Ricardo

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RE: Gerardo Nunez video's Arppegio q... (in reply to HolyEvil)

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ORIGINAL: HolyEvil

on the above video. in the opening 30 seconds or so. Is Gerardo using his little finger for arppegios? I try to replay it many time but can't seem to tell.
Does anyone know what he uses for pimami arppegio due to his index finger problem?

cheers

no he only using a and m.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 12 2013 14:13:46

el carbonero

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RE: Gerardo Nunez video's Arppegio q... (in reply to HolyEvil)

Are you sure ricardo?

because i was at this concert at the forefront.
I really felt he used the little finger.
but maybe you're right,it was just a visual impression.

one thing it's sure he dont' used the i finger

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 13 2013 9:41:36

Ricardo

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RE: Gerardo Nunez video's Arppegio q... (in reply to el carbonero)

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Are you sure ricardo?

yes. Even when his hand was normal, he always moved the pinky along with the a/m movement. He has no nail on the pinky. Not even doing rasgueado with it. Many people asked over the years because his pinky moves if he is using it with arpegio or tremolo. NO he is NOT.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 13 2013 15:29:12