Classical guitar nails allow us to create beautiful sounds on the guitar. Using specially-shaped fingernails, we can play with more volume and power. We can add expression and character to the music.
Classical guitar fingernails are optional. We can choose to play with or without nails, and both ways work.
- A Primer on Classical Guitar Nails – This article will answer most questions about nails.
- Classical Guitar Tone – Explore tone quality, and how nail shape, hand position, and other factors affect the guitar sound.
- Living With Nails – Discover ideas on how to adjust to daily life with longer right-hand fingernails.
- Can You Play Classical Guitar Without Nails? – This post tackles the question directly