Ricardo Cobo Masterclass: Part 1 Tone & Fingernails Manicure

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Ricardo Cobo, multi-award winning guitarist teaches tone production, care of the nails and actually gives a manicure to guitar masterclass student, Brandon Vaverka in Wichita, Kansas. Ricardo performed two concerts to celebrate the society's fiftieth anniversary on November 12, 2006. http://wichitaguitar.com Brandon presented John Dowlands "Fantasia" during the class. http://www.ricardocobo.com

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What a great lesson ... ( 1 year ago by suramerica)

What a great lesson!!!!

Who knew that nails ... ( 1 year ago by SoloGuitaristNet)

Who knew that nails could be so fun. Ricardo is a great teacher. He is able to determine with pin-point accuracy what a student needs and is most helpful and encouraging with each one. This is, but a timy portion of the lesson that Brandon received. I hope you had a chance to view part 2, on nails, where he finishes the nails and they try them out a little.

I saw both, thanks ... ( 1 year ago by suramerica)

I saw both, thanks so much for posting these. And yes, Ricardo is an amazing player and teacher, I am from Colombia too, and he has been always an inspiration for me and for many other players from our country. His tone is amazing and the way he possess the music he records and play is unbelievable.

Finally, the great ... ( 1 year ago by elcolibri)

Finally, the great master is here on youtube!...wish he was playing also!

We should be able ... ( 1 year ago by SoloGuitaristNet)

We should be able to post a short teaching exchange from this class, but don't count on any concert footage any time soon. Let's hope he can allow for a performance video at some point. He truly is "the great master" isn't he?

It has been ... ( 1 year ago by elcolibri)

It has been bothering us for long; after JW,Bream,Parkening,P Romero who will be there to lead the CG through the 21st century! Ricardo Cobo is the amswer, the greatest phenomenon to happen in the Classical guitar world in the past decade!

Is this a master ... ( 1 year ago by cienanosdesoledad)

Is this a master class? or a beginner's class?

Many individuals ... ( 1 year ago by SoloGuitaristNet)

Many individuals appear in masterclass without this basic knowledge. Brandon played Dowland's "Fantasia," not a beginning piece. Richard Johnson, (1965 Segovia Class) also played for Cobo. Richard's student, Ray Reussner (65 Segovia class), had been playing the same length of time as Brandon. Both will tell you that Segovia would have never shared such crucial knowledge so intimately. They should know. Ray studied with Segovia, over a period of 20 years.

thanks for posting ... ( 1 year ago by parkerzp)

thanks for posting this video,Ricardo Cobo is the best guitarist player of colombia and his way of playing is awesome,l hope see more videos of him

Hah, that was ... ( 1 year ago by waitswatcher)

Hah, that was actually fun to see! It is excactly what Tadashi Sasaki did with me in my first lesson, so it was kinda deja-vu for me. I found it very annoying back in the days, but it is essential, of course... thanks for the video, gave me a smile this morning :-) ww

The American fat ... ( 1 year ago by ThisDream)

The American fat tone, ramp nail style is sadly becoming extremley dominant, but it is not the only way to play. Tone is vital certainly but the ramp-nail, angled hand style leads to injuries because the hand is not relaxed (relax your hand and it flops down, it doesn't stay straight at the wrist). John Williams' technique is in my opinion saffer and I would bet my guitar that John will still be playing at a high level long after the muscle players burn out.

Your point is ... ( 1 year ago by SoloGuitaristNet)

Your point is completely moot as ulnar aligmnment was discussed with this same student just prior to this point in the lesson. The "ramp nail" as you call it has absolutely nothing to do with a relaxed wrist, deviated or not. You are without context my friend. Feel free to post once you have seen the rest of the lesson in the near future.

I only need to see ... ( 1 year ago by ThisDream)

I only need to see the way he plays and teaches. He tells the student that most of his playing should feel like scratching a mosquito bite. This is a tense movement not a relaxed one. Don't worry just keep pumping nylon, its great for your muscles.

Again, you are ... ( 1 year ago by SoloGuitaristNet)

Again, you are wrong. Earlier, Ricardo speaks of the the anatomy of the hand, detailing the diferrence between the two sets of tendons, the extensors and the flexors. He shows how one should not use both at the same time, but that movement should be relaxed and natural. Please save yourself some embarrassment. We will post more of the lesson soon. In the meantime, we suggest that you post your own teaching video with details of your own experience.

Regardless, I have ... ( 1 year ago by cienanosdesoledad)

Regardless, I have been to master classes. I know how one looks like. Do not take me wrong. I like Ricardo Cobo. I saw him on his debut in Colombia, but this is a class in manicure. At list what you posted.

This student's ... ( 1 year ago by SoloGuitaristNet)

This student's lesson was 45 minutes long. there are limitations here on youtube, We chose what we thought would be most helpful to "most people." This is what you get when someone shows up to a masterclass with problem nails. It is a fundamental that many advanced students don't get. Check back on our page on Monday. We will have posted the immediate bit leading up to this point.

Ric did the same " ... ( 1 year ago by lindzeyn)

Ric did the same "surgery" on me in my first masterclass with him (in front of 50 people). Completely turned my tone around in the right direction. Very Good Video.

wow now i ... ( 1 year ago by mynamesnotdan)

wow now i understand cuz i was always wondering why my guitar teacher had really long finger nails only on one hand! nice vid!

Do you think we ... ( 7 months ago by christophe73)

Do you think we could get the rest of the video sometime? I am a big fan of Ricardo Cobo and wish I could see him play or give a few more tips...
Thanks for posting this video by the way!

Thisdream said that ... ( 5 months ago by tarquin16123416)

Thisdream said that your hand flops down when relaxed. but i dont think that is the case when you're playing- i find it takes muscular effort to hold the wrist perpendicular to the strings. I would rather keep the wrist almost inlien with my forarm.

Aaron Shearer's ... ( 2 months ago by CarlosMacMartin)

Aaron Shearer's school of playing is really a
great place to start if you want to learn how
the hand and fingers work.I'd also suggest
viewing Kent Murdick's video's for those who
are not familiar with the technique and would
like a more visual demonstration.Priceless and
extemely useful material!

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