mark indigo -> RE: How to go about developing picado speed ? (Oct. 17 2023 18:27:58)
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This guy has the right technique, speed and control, and advices. However I can tell by the sound his rounded nail shape. If he filed flat he would get a crisp tone and feel less resistance. I can feel that resistance in my own hand as he plays, because I used to use that shape as well. I have seen his nails, and from what I remember they were not rounded, they were ramped. It was about 10 years ago though. Maybe any of his current students or friends (or the man himself!) might comment on this? Maybe he will make a video about nail shape and all will be revealed! Edit: checking through the videos again I see that in the first video at 5:30 there is a glimpse of his nails - it's only brief and even with fullscreen and pausing it's hard to tell for certain - ring finger looks kind of rounded, but middle less so, and index looks ramped to me, but I can't say for sure. At 9:30 in first video he debunks the "middle joint" picado theory. Also interesting that from 7:50 to 10:50 in the second video he talks about preparation/staccato (he doesn't advocate it) and making big movements when practising slowly.
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