CLASSICAL GUITAR LEFT HAND PRINCIPLES
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2 ай бұрынFor private lessons with David Galvez (in-person or online) and more content visit :
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Here I share a personal view and a summary of my exploration on the role of the left hand in classical guitar performance. Within, I delve into the complexities of the alliance between the hand's anatomy and the guitar's design aiming to achieve an artistic goal.
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@davidrobinson7260 Ай бұрын
Bro casually dropped the most comprehensive video on the left hand and thought we wouldn’t notice
@ChandlerDillingham Ай бұрын
EXACTLY!!!
@EdwardPletz Ай бұрын
I had to rewind several times because I was just allowing myself to be dazzled by the animations and detail.
@javay03 Ай бұрын
goated fr fr
@majin1395 Ай бұрын
download this video before it gets taken down, this is basically what advanced classical guitar instructors are paid to teach
@RichLove7 Ай бұрын
Broooo ☠️☠️☠️☠️
@mrfurcorn9056 Ай бұрын
As a pre-medical student and a guitarist, it is very fun to see these two paths cross.
@Chentesanta Ай бұрын
Everything is connected :)
@backbeatmusicacademy8078 Ай бұрын
That's a link to Anatomy of Guitar Playing book
@DaveLivesInACave Ай бұрын
The medical field is an art form that saves lives and so is music!
@StevenBornfeld Ай бұрын
My gross anatomy was over 50 years ago and parts of this brought on a cold sweat.
@drspody Ай бұрын
Physio here and guitarist, I agree! It's always interesting and fun!
@hypnoticGrill Ай бұрын
This Video should be a mandatory watch for all guitarists
@enealiviu4797 Ай бұрын
Not just for guitarists but for violinists also. I had no idea that the 3rd finger is the ideal anchor finger for stretches.
@mrfurcorn9056 Ай бұрын
@@enealiviu4797 learning more about the human body, if you know what to look at, can improve so many things in the field of music.
@johnlamb7309 Ай бұрын
@@enealiviu4797 Great quality on his vid, and I quite like a number of his illustrations, but this video is about 80% accurate. He deleted one comment of mind about a GIANT mistake in it (the you don't need to - and in fact shouldn't - push the string all the way to the fretboard), and there are at least a few others. Dude is going to have trouble playing in 10 years, if he isn't already. You absolutely, positively, 100% do not want to keep the arm still while moving only fingers, even for counterpoint. The arm move should support every note, every time. Not only will it be easier, your speed will increase. If playing counterpoint, the movement will be small, but still quite important.
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
Thanks, 80% correct is not bad. Do you play classical guitar? Have you played Bach? If fingers move simultaneously in opposite directions, how can the arm move with them? The arm should move the hand to the average center of the range of a passage or to switch from oblique to parallel, or to switch positions but not to follow each note. All that is for another video. The amount of pressure towards the fretboard’s normal is monitored by the ears according to the quality of sound. The string pressure over the finger is so much more significant that whether we touch or not the fretboard is irrelevant to think about. I’ve played solo more than 4 hour long gigs, not one single muscle hurts. Are you flexing your MCP's? If so, you may be locking your finger's ability to stretch. Trust your finger’s potential and promote their independence!
@arseniyonline1234555 Ай бұрын
Only it wouldn't be very useful. Like a solid 40 minute practice would be more useful. The sharp angle of 1st finger hitting the 1st string from the top is also just wrong.
@ericperry1861 Ай бұрын
This is of the quality I'd expect from some major network documentary channel like the old Discovery and TLC shows in the 90s. The clarity, thorougness, engagement, and applicability are all best in class.
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
So kind of you to say so. Thank you for such an inspiring comment.
@nekemli2622 Ай бұрын
@@dadavidvidwe need the right hand version as well
@DrFeelgood552 Ай бұрын
I'd also love it if you moved into explaining specifics of other genres and electric guitar/bass stuff as well.
@mrtv5265 Ай бұрын
Indeed, this man is very hardworking❤
@AshishSharma-rv8mz Ай бұрын
Your comment is kind to the creator and savage to old legacy research channels. Spot on both.
@veikkajoensuu Ай бұрын
This is actually one of the highest quality KZfaq videos I have ever watched.
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
So nice of you to say so!
@alchemist1111 Ай бұрын
This is the best analysis and demonstration of the left hand technique I’ve seen.
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
So glad you think so, thank you 🙏
@hypnoticGrill Ай бұрын
Yes absolutely. this is very thorough and void of myths. Thank you very much Mr Galvez ;)! And greetings from Frankonia Germany
@neilmurphy7594 Ай бұрын
I've been playing guitar for almost 30 years. I watched this video a few days ago, completely cleaned up my left hand mechanics, and have made more progress in the last few days than I have in decades. Thank you.
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
Yours is such an inspiring testimony. Thank you so much for sharing. Please consider subscribing and supporting further projects.
@FoundMyBrave Ай бұрын
Same here. I've been playing for 20 years (half of that has been performing for a living) but never had an official lesson clarifying proper techniques. I had to figure it out intuitively. This video is helping me immensely. ❤
@amirhosseinsheikholeslam7581 Ай бұрын
This is what happens when you love you job. This is the soul of humanity
@BsktImp Ай бұрын
Just think, it would have been the easy route to use a live model throughout, but this content creator has invested time, effort and money to create all these animations.
@bctl9 Ай бұрын
As an engineer, this explanation satisfies my brain so much... you're amazing!!
@johnlamb7309 Ай бұрын
Far too simplistic. Look up tensegrity and biotensegrity. Also the normal force at the fretboard does absolutely nothing to pin the note to the fret - its the normal force at the fret that matters.
@jimmywhitegomezramos476 Ай бұрын
Today is my birthday and I consider this video as a gift of those that please you a lot :)
@ModernNuke Ай бұрын
Awesome profile picture my man. Happy late bday
@PipLange Ай бұрын
Literally started learning classical today after years as a “campfire” guitarist. I feel like this is going to help break so many bad habits.
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
good luck on your journey, I believe the technical aspect is the biggest obstacle students face when they start.
@BacatauMania Ай бұрын
Soon to be classical video with millions of views recommended throughout thousands of musical schools around the world
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
That would be wonderful, thank you for the good wishes!
@Bodom92 Ай бұрын
I’ve been playing guitar for over 16 years now and this video has blown my mind. The animations are amazing and the details are spot on. I was surprised you even went over the anatomy of the hand mentioning the muscles with their inserts and origins, reminding me of my human anatomy class 12 years ago haha. I wish I could like the video more than once 👏
@orlandosanchez3605 Ай бұрын
As a physician and guitar player this has been most illustrating and instructional, thank you very much!
@mariejarreau7251 Ай бұрын
I have not “sufficient” words to express my profound appreciation for this beautifully done INVALUABLE video! Now a subscriber - hungry for more!! A “self taught” amateur guitarist - I’ve been playing “at” guitar for many decades. I’ll be 75 years old next month and on my meager retirement budget I have not considered sending monetary support to any other YT videographers. BUT I am anxious to learn how may I send even a token amount of support for your very generous contribution to the world of guitarists?? I have learned so much here and will be sharing this video as well as watching it over and over for fuller comprehension. Thank you so much!💕
@hayesdabney Ай бұрын
After watching this I feel like Neo in the Matrix: "Give me more!" Well done, comprehensive und glasklar!
@oddballskull1941 23 күн бұрын
This went WAY deeper than just left handed principles
@jackwaterson7456 Ай бұрын
I am literally going to be using this to teach early high school students. Likely forever. Thank you :)
@SIBIRIAKoriginal Ай бұрын
If this video won't grow at least 1m views it will be a confirmation that YT is crooked.
@nicholasquiller1135 Ай бұрын
*laughs in black dude
@SIBIRIAKoriginal Ай бұрын
@@nicholasquiller1135 are you referring to a meme?
@TheJoeScarafoneChannel Ай бұрын
KZfaq is crooked.
@davidmella1174 Ай бұрын
@@TheJoeScarafoneChannel no no we're 25% of the way there. Fully in reach
@francofazzolari7973 Ай бұрын
Amazing job! I'm impressed by the ammount of dedication of this video, and amazed by the parts in which de transparent guitar frets and fingers play the actual background music, that looks to be hard to edit and recreate... Thanks for the detailed explanation and video editing done here!
@josephjones4351 Ай бұрын
Wow! Classical guitar tutorial meets Grey’s Anatomy! Very cool. I’ve understood so much in this video than in many years of trying to understand the techniques on my own. Thanks so much
@sandersonstunes Ай бұрын
Blowing my mind right now.
@carambafunciona Ай бұрын
OK, this is just phenomenal. I mean, for FREE? I'm in awe.
@SketchesForHumanity Ай бұрын
My goodness. The 3d and 2d graphics must have taken forever to do if you're working alone. Even for a 5 person team this would be a huge undertaking. 41 minutes, wow. I'm a professional 3d animator, and even thinking about how much something like this would cost if ordered commercially... A perfect example of why passion projects like this are so important for humanity. This KZfaq at it's finest! Thank you.
@charleshartlen3914 Ай бұрын
this is without a doubt the best explanation and demonstration of left hand approach for classical guitar that ive ever seen. I know of at least 2 textbooks that are no where close to the value of this video for this discussion. amazingly well done, you have a gift for this type of content, sir!
@everythingaerospace1837 Ай бұрын
This is honestly very good. Nice to finally see an engineering/physics explanation of the classical guitar playing technique!
@lionmoss3313 Ай бұрын
This is honestly a great video for any classical string musician (minus the frets)
@EyeSackBzar Ай бұрын
I can't tell if this was just really well made, or if I'm just too obsessed with guitar related content, but this video had me entranced for the whole duration of it.
@CptFrito Ай бұрын
As many other commenters I cannot commend you enough for the quality of both content and presentation of this video, thank you. This should be where any decent guitar course starts, without understimating the capacity to understand of the student and the importance of good technique for their health and enjoyment of making music. Again, thank you.
@Claudio.forte.t Ай бұрын
Thank you David. This video is incredible!
@Sourceproject Ай бұрын
Oh boy, this is amazing, pls continue!!!
@jsguitargeek1432 Ай бұрын
This is freaking BRILLIANT. Thank you David.
@FatRoofer Ай бұрын
This video will be in my forever list. Thank you for making me better
@tomasztyczynski6881 Ай бұрын
Highest respect to you Sir for dropping this jewel.
@ThiagoAbdalla Ай бұрын
Congrats! All important technical elements exposed in the most clear way possible!
@jaishiganesh Ай бұрын
Thank you for all your efforts. Highly appreciated.
@alecpearsonmusic Ай бұрын
I'm totally impressed with all the effort that went into this. I wish you great success.
@EdwardPletz Ай бұрын
The density of useful insight in this video is astounding.
@lukel2359 Ай бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you David.
@NMGH Ай бұрын
Thank you very, very much for this explanation! There is so much to take in that I will have to watch it many times! I hope that many guitarists watch this video!
@Gapoyando Ай бұрын
This is fantastic David. Not only an incredibly useful set of clear explanations but also totally mesmerising! Thank you for taking what must have been a considerable time to put this together 👏
@BluegumCounterpoint Ай бұрын
The new definitive guide. Thank you.
@mauropasserino9007 21 күн бұрын
The video I was dreaming to see. Life's wonderful
@zensational. Ай бұрын
Incredible quality, great work!
@kdiffin903 25 күн бұрын
genuinely one of the best youtube videos on the platform
@richardnixon5068 Ай бұрын
Holy Moly!! You are a mad guitar scientist. Thanks so much
@samhodge7460 Ай бұрын
Phenomenal! This is the kind of learning material I could only dream of. You answered so many questions I've often wondered about, and you did it to such a wonderfully technical degree. This should be required viewing for all guitarists.
@GarySchiltz Ай бұрын
What an incredible explanation!
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
So glad you found it interesting , all the best!
@saimeghasyam3322 Ай бұрын
This is Visual Gold. I can't express how I felt in my mind always trying to cook a video with visuals like this...GOLD ! OMYFKINGGOD!
@Noke703 Ай бұрын
This is absolutely amazing. It blows my mind that information of this quality is freely accessible. Truly, this is comprehensive breakdown is a must-watch for ALL classical guitarists. Bravo.
@oceanjaws Ай бұрын
I am totally needing out on this. Love it. I can't see my students digging it, but it is honey to me.
@garyyee9185 Ай бұрын
This was incredibly detailed and thorough. Looking forward to the next installment. I’ve forwarded it to my teacher. Keep up the fantastic work. Many thanks.
@helohnukwa Күн бұрын
Okay, this video was very unexpected! Such a high qualtity! And I'm sure I will rewatch the video many times while trying to put the knowledge into practice! Thanks a lot!
@khaliskhaleel6156 Ай бұрын
Top notch quality, excellent explanations and visuals. Can't ant wait for the right hand video!!
@Noah6544 Ай бұрын
Thanks for putting in so much effort into this video!
@jamesprobus3195 Ай бұрын
What What What this is so good! Please keep making videos like this, it's the highest level of education/explanation I've seen on this subject, from any source.
@jaramyra Ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. Watching this video is an intellectual pleasure. ❤️
@AlistairDsilva Ай бұрын
Wow...how this all makes sense to me now...to the basics. As a beginner guitar player, now I understand why music theory becomes so important if you really want to play music by ear..this is such a great tutorial..thank you
@NovaRedBaron Ай бұрын
Absolutely brilliant!!!
@rabindradahal7418 Ай бұрын
Yes, agree 👍. Mind blowing indeed ! Gem among the Gems , I would say. As we know there are plethora of Guitar related You Tube videos but this one is out of the box. For me this video is made by the combination of an Orthopaedic Doctor, a Physiotherapist, a Sound Engineer, a professional Video Grapher, and a Graphic Designer ; and yes all of them are good Guitarist. ❤😍🎉🙏👍💐👑😊❤️. Love, Respect, Hugs and Greetings from Kathmandu, Nepal 🇳🇵 🙏 ❤️ 👍. Perhaps you don't know what an incredible tutorial is this! and how you have saved thousands of aspiring guitarists so that they could achieve near perfection since initial phase of guitar learning curve. Bow to you, Sir!
@mariejarreau7251 Ай бұрын
@@rabindradahal7418 My sentiments exactly!!!!
@rabindradahal7418 Ай бұрын
@@mariejarreau7251 ❤️🙏❤️.
@darkbloomvivian1087 Ай бұрын
i cant decide if this is a (world class) lecture or a (world class) piece of art -- (why not both!)
@vladimirputin3200 Ай бұрын
As a medical student and a fellow guitarist I see this as a perfect win ❤❤
@chris.d.Guitar Ай бұрын
Very serious job! Congratulations! Looking forward to the next episodes
@ezequielgerstelbodoha9492 Ай бұрын
Now the quote "musicians are the athletes of the fine muscles" is clearer to understand
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
Love that quote! Please support future projects by subscribing.
@slothoverlordz2051 Ай бұрын
This was exceptionally high quality and possibly the best possible explanation I have ever seen on youtube at the very least. Would love to see more of this kind of content
@Awzumdoode Ай бұрын
Sending this to all my friends/students, this is SUCH a well made video it’s insane. Great job and thank you for sharing! 👍
@kranmaster 21 күн бұрын
This is so fascinating. What a fantastic, comprehensive explication! This has me thinking about the biomechanics in my own playing and how I might take advantage of the unique physical structure of my hands to create a singular playing voice.
@RmaxTwice Ай бұрын
This was a truly wonderful masterclass. Great video and production.
@scrandy7669 Ай бұрын
Genuinely the best produced video I have ever watched, direct information too👏
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@msfmusic Ай бұрын
It's so helpful to understand the left hand movement, thank you so so so much for making such amazing video! I can not wait to see the next video of the right hand!
@curiousponderings Ай бұрын
There should be more of this, its such excellent information! For guitar and other instruments.
@user-fs9lf1sf6m Ай бұрын
it's so clear and informative! I am looking forward for more such videos!
@adamkhalil5524 Ай бұрын
A guitar video that actually understands kinesiology, woohoo! All other videos seem like they just googled everything before filming and end up getting so much wrong. You've done the guitar community well
@xiiieternal Ай бұрын
Even though I don't teach classical guitar, I'm going to make all of my guitar students watch this video. I particularly love the explanation and visuals you provided on fretting notes in the beginning of the video. Absolutely excellent way to explain it to new players.
@HalJikaKick Ай бұрын
I learned to form this left hand position from my second guitar teacher in 1990. Life changing.
@sachinm6244 Ай бұрын
Amazing explaination. As a beginner guitarist, this was invaluable . Profound thanks to making this. ❤
@blackhawkxlh102 26 күн бұрын
I've got to say for the first time after going around the internet about a million times on guitar lessons this has got to be the most expensive and detailed and informative listen I've been able to have thank you very much I'm definitely subscribing and letting my friends know about this site
@rickgauden Ай бұрын
The video I always wanted to see Thanks David 10 years ahead there will be still people contemplating your work
@IronHideWildfire Ай бұрын
This is such a great video!
@matteoiarlori Ай бұрын
This video is AMAZING!!!
@marcarturi2137 Ай бұрын
Holy smokes! That was 2 minutes of awe and chills running up and down my spine! Thank you!
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, you are so welcomed!
@ghs2798 Ай бұрын
One of the best lessons i ever watched. Pure art and technique.
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
So glad you liked it! Please consider subscribing and supporting further projects.
@DevRajyaguru-lx8pi Ай бұрын
My engineering curiosity in leaning the guitar brought me here and well.....I am more than impressed...This is THE BEST VIDEO EVER ON MICRO DETAILS OF LEARNING A GUITAR
@mauricemori Ай бұрын
Bravo, the production quality is amazing and the entire video is so coherent! I've never seen anyone who's able to demonstrate everything so clearly 👏
@scoretowin4600 Ай бұрын
i think this is the best youtube video i ve ever watched
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks for saying that. All the best !
@flouisbailey 23 күн бұрын
Human body is amazing the more you know the more you find you don’t know but can learn. Retired Chiropractor reporting in.
@Metafelle Ай бұрын
Absolute masterpiece
@lared112 Ай бұрын
This is the most incredible breakdown of physiology and guitar and music. I love the visual aids, they feels really current and really successful at transmitting information. Awesome work!!
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
So glad you think so! Thank you. Please support future projects by subscribing.
@fortissimoX Ай бұрын
As someone who has experience both as a guitarist and creator of content similar to this one, I know how much time, planning, and effort it takes. You've done extraordinary job, and you haven't put it behind a paywall but you are sharing it with all the world. Thank you very very much!
@Knaus84 Ай бұрын
Wow! This together with cracking the code by Troy Grady and there is just the effort left to become a great guitarist! Well done! Love it
@Ryzykoedits Ай бұрын
Simply a masterpiece
@TylerLL2112 Ай бұрын
This deserves to be the most watched video on the topic of guitar. Fantastic presentation. Thank you!
@dadavidvid Ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! that's really inspiring!
@thegoofymagician4206 Ай бұрын
Amazing teaching video. What a treat! Thank you very much. 👏🙏
@michapikua7974 26 күн бұрын
Wonderful explanation. I am newbie at playing guitar. Only 11 months. This film give me recipe to practise left hand right way from almost beggining. Im learning alone from youtube. Now i will be conscious with all my fingers positions more. Brilliant work 😊
@Bruce.lee.123 Ай бұрын
Pure gold. Thank you so much. A right hand video would be phenomenal. Keep up the good work! Thank you!
@W4LT3Rego Ай бұрын
truly an amazing video
@martynspooner5822 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for the time and effort you have put into this awesome video. Please know your work is truly appreciated.
@dadavidvid 23 күн бұрын
I appreciate that!
@thescerigai Ай бұрын
incredible production value, amazing job!
@edromero5470 Ай бұрын
This is an amazingly well done video. Holy crap nice job
@shawnhalls2431 28 күн бұрын
I'm only 9 minutes in, I've been playing stringed instruments for over a decade, including the guitar. I have never seen someone describe something in such detail that I literally have taken for granted for so long. I feel like this would be the best video to watch high as hell for everyone that plays the guitar. Where's that legal weed the kids keep talking about?