Patrick -> RE: single note runs for thumb - flesh or nail? (Jul. 28 2004 21:52:20)
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How do flamenco guitarists play single note runs with the thumb? Angus, Yes, as Ron said, most thumb work is done on the side with flesh and nail. What I did want to point out is the use of a technique used by many players to add emphases to thumb strokes. If we play with a low wrist position, the thumb will (and should) extend out toward the sound hole. But by arching (raising) the wrist, the thumb now swings back more to a straight on attack to the strings. By doing this, the string is driven more into the soundboard creating more volume and a bolder tone. This stroke still uses the flesh of the thumb, and the nail, but more toward the tip. Check out the videos of Tomitito, Rafael Riquni and Pepe Habichuela on this website: http://www.duendeflamenco.com/DFVideos.htm You will notice when they want to add emphasis, the wrist goes up and the thumb attacks at a straighter angle. Pat
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