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Started by Terence, April 08, 2017, 12:15:34 AM

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Jessica

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August 24, 2018, 09:20:32 PM
I've played guitar, mandolin, violin (fiddle), and ukulele for years.  The issue I'm having is my longer nails and the fret board.

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Stevie

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August 24, 2018, 11:39:32 PM
Quote from: Jessica on August 24, 2018, 09:20:32 PM
I've played guitar, mandolin, violin (fiddle), and ukulele for years.  The issue I'm having is my longer nails and the fret board.

Hugs and smiles from a California girl

I tried keeping some length on my left hand and it worked ok for basic open chords, but with other forms I had trouble fretting properly. Right hand is fine except when I finger pick  my nail polish cant take the abuse.
One thing you can try is open tuning, Dolly Parton does this and plays a lot of one finger barre chords. 
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IzzyM

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January 02, 2019, 10:38:58 AM
Quote from: Jessica on August 24, 2018, 09:20:32 PM
I've played guitar, mandolin, violin (fiddle), and ukulele for years.  The issue I'm having is my longer nails and the fret board.

I have the same issue with my nails, I have played the guitar on and off since I was 8, but these days my preference for longer nails gets in the way.
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Sussy

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February 19, 2019, 12:43:46 PM
I love when someone plays the guitar, but I play badly. I tried different video lessons, probably only by hiring a tutor I can learn to play the guitar well.
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Kylo

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February 19, 2019, 05:41:44 PM
I wish I'd taken it up instead of keyboard. It's a lot easier to carry about with you from place to place than a 300lb upright.
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