rombsix -> RE: Thumb/Wrist movement question (Jul. 27 2011 12:42:23)
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Hmmm... lots of good responses here, and what I get out of it, is no one way is "right". However, I think the goal should remain wrist movement. In the first video, the thumb is being used more as a pick held by the hand; in the 2nd video, more as one member of the 5 fingers of the hand, each with a contribution to make. I must say, I much prefer (let me say I LOVE!) the tone deteresa1 (Andy Culpepper) has going for him!! WOW.... I'm sure a combination of technique and the instrument itself. If I were to choose a tone to be able to duplicate, it'd be Andy's! I don't think my Yamaha will ever sound like that! Machopicasso- the link you listed is a pay subscription site... I haven't joined that yet... is the video/that particular lesson worth the $10.00 to see?? Thanks for the input, guys- I really appreciate it. I realize the importance of the proper foundation. It's been long enough since I played steel string that I feel like I'm learning from a beginners place, and if I try to go back to the steel string songs, they feel foreign... so maybe there's hope! Wes Surely, there is never going to be one "right" way of doing things (weird coming from me, eh? [8D]). You will always find differences in points of view. You have to do what suits YOU the most, in terms of comfort/ergonomics, and sound. I don't think the CG171SF will sound like that Culpepper, but don't let that hold you back. I've played a $80 classical guitar for the past 10 years, and also started using a $600 classical guitar about 7 years ago. Just about a year ago did I let go nearly 99% of the $80 dollar one, and stuck to the $600 one. My sound is very acceptable as do many of the members here vouch. Usually anything from Ricardo Marlow is going to be high quality - you get 16 videos if I read correctly for the $10 you pay, explaining usage in different palos of alzapua, and explaining the technique per se. I've NOT bought the lesson, but knowing what Ricardo usually produces, I'd say it's quite cheap. Olé!
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