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seanm -> RE: Sloppy versus Neat (Jun. 1 2006 14:07:13)
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I was just kidding. I know what you mean. Many ways to achieve the same end. Through this though, I often look for the common element that may or may not be present in disparate styles. For instance, in this case the goal for me is a particular crisp, articulated sound that I hear a lot of players achieve. Assuming all have similar 'flamenco sounding' guitars and all arrive at the a similar sound ... what element of their technique is providing this. In fact, having so many players (as you have watched) doing various loose vs tight vs wild vs controlled techniques helps narrow down that one commonality that I could focus on because I think it is lacking in mine. It might be overall speed, position, angle, you know.
Like picado, you have vicente, PDL and nunez. All rather different in approach. But one common element imight be playing near the bridge. Another coordination. Another string crossing. They may share these techniques within their various approaches.
But more importantly, how is "Rito y Geografia del Toque" ? I have been considering it as a present to myself at some point. I can only imagine it is great. What about for someone like myself who only has limited spanish?
Sean
PS ... "if it sounds good ... it's right". Totally agree. But when "it sounds wrong ... it's wrong" and then what? That's when I looking so closely at what's going on. I don't have time to try N combinations or just make it look the same without knowing what I am shooting for.
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