Nail Fail

taken from Passion for Polish

I just flat-topped my fingernails. Major fail. I was sporting long round nails a while ago. Not anymore. The resulting sound is thinner, more metallic and warped. I hates it, big time.

I flattened out the rounded edge to see if square works better for me. I played with this shape a few months ago. But since correcting my right hand position, I realized I haven't really put the square to the test. Now that that's over and done with I wanna move on and never look back.

Ok, maybe I do like to keep the shape on the thumb at least. But I really am moving on!

... But I do like how the square looks.



I won't be playing my best for a while, at least until I grow out my nails again.



Post-dinner update: I trimmed down my fingernails. And I feel much better playing now. I'm practicing how to stop buzzing the strings and right hand position, the right way. I just zoomed through my repertoire; the sound is a lot softer, but it sounds great and I feel great! (think: headbanging to Carulli)


*If you're wondering why nails are such a big deal, read this.
*Tips on how to shape your nails here!