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"Classical guitarists can play without using nails, but they should be aware that in doing so they are sacrificing certain possibilities of tone color and projection-----all of which affect interpretation and musical presentation. The nail, when used alone or with the flesh of the fingertip, adds clarity to articulation and aids in projection, from the softest to the loudest passages. For example, a pianissimo passage played only with the flesh will sound fuzzy and indistinct, yet the same dynamic shaped with the nail projects beautifully, even in a large hall" - Sharon Isbin |
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