The lack of nails, makes the sound so soft and somewhat poetic. Well played sir.

@RobMacKillop1

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@keenae

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@ES-vv3gq

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobMacKillop1 〰〰痛かった痛かった痛かった痛かった痛かったいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいいい

@RobMacKillop1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ES-vv3gq That’s easy for you to say 😎

These supposed simple pieces you suffuse with so much emotion and meaning. So much beauty. One remembers why they love these pieces in the first place. Incredible.

@RobMacKillop1

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

I love this music very much. I doubt if I have ever heard a nicer sounding guitar. Rob is such an inspirational guitarist.

was looking for an article on whether it's possible to play classical guitar without nails. So glad I got to Rob's KZread videos. He really proves that beautiful and sensitive playing is possible without nails. Excellent!!

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Colin! Check out the Players page on my website: rmclassicalguitar.com

@colink4823

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Rob I certainly will.

Grande chitarrista, non ho mai sentito una chitarra classica suonare meglio di questa Ramirez

@RobMacKillop1

Жыл бұрын

Grazie. Come Sor e Tárrega, gioco senza unghie. Naturalmente, il suono è molto diverso. Mi piace che ti piaccia.

@eddycamp2492

Жыл бұрын

Hello , I've bought this guitare since 9years and I Can Say that's for his Price she's fantastic......I made a small transformation of thé '' sillet '' to a good finger game.....this guitare IS very sweety and sensible Friend.....ciao😊

Very nice, well-played, great tone

" Delicate Touch Filling on that Romantic Sonata '. .. Many Complit Mr. McKillop for This Special Work's on Music/Guitar Concept. .. So' Good ... ☺😊😀/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋

@RobMacKillop1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Luigi!

Beautiful, just beautiful.

Beautiful, Rob! Once I had a big dilemma and did not become a classical guitarist just because my nails broke before having grown enough...but I became a composer and a theorist, and did not stop playing guitar, along with piano. Now that I have discovered your art and the art of improvisers such as Joe Pass, who plays with bare fingers on metal strings, I am relieved...Thank you for your original performances and your unorthodox attitude!

@RobMacKillop1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dimitar. I glad you found a way to create music. I've discovered there are so many who gave up guitar because they couldn't grow their nails, for whatever reason. Such a pity. My website will tell you a lot about other classical-guitar players who play without nails: rmClassicalGuitar.com

Sounds amazing! No nails for me too. I was scratching my head why everybody insists on having nails. I have a $300 Sigma and it purrrrs like a kitten with my fingertips. Lots of volume and very warm, inviting, almost hypnotic sound.

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, Brent. The revolution continues!

So inspiring! Beautiful playing! Such emotion!!

@RobMacKillop1

Жыл бұрын

Cheers, Kevin. Glad you like it!

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing. It made my morning!

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul, for your comment. Much appreciated.

Absolutely fantastic! This tune just made me decide to pick up playing the guitar again after many years. Thanks!

@RobMacKillop1

8 жыл бұрын

That's great news, Tommi. Best wishes for your studies!

Beautiful, just so beautiful !!!

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Beautifully played Rob, love your choice of pieces..

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Derek. Appreciated!

beautiful rich sound.

Hermoso!

I think your playing is fantastic and I just love the tone of your Ramirez guitar.

@RobMacKillop1

8 жыл бұрын

+Michajeru - Many thanks, Michajeru. Appreciated.

Thank you so much for this beautiful music, and for sharing your technique. I played with nails in the early 80"s. They weren't great then and they certainly aren't now. I couldn't get a good sound without nails. As soon as I adjusted my right hand as you demonstrated, there it was. I love to play. I love the way the music feels in my hands on the fret board when I play.Thank you for helping me find my hands again. I have enjoyed all your videos. Peace, Philip

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU, Philip, for making my day. Enjoy your guitar playing!

I like it. Thank you from Vienna. Bernhard

Sublime !

Beautiful interpretations. I like very much your tone.

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Raúl.

So beautiful. Calm and sweet.

@RobMacKillop1

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, az.

Rob, beautiful playing!

@RobMacKillop1

9 жыл бұрын

Steve Caddick Thanks, Steve. A birthday present for you ;-)

@banjopa

9 жыл бұрын

Rob MacKillop Thank you so very much!

Hi Rob, I really enjoyed your playing, beautifully warm. Thanks for posting.

@RobMacKillop1

8 жыл бұрын

+themanfromutopia1 That's very nice of you to say so. Many thanks. Tell me, don't you ever get bored in Utopia? I like a bit of grit in life ;-)

@themanfromutopia1

8 жыл бұрын

what makes it Utopia Rob is watching and listening to wonderful players like your good self so I could never be bored .Cheers for the reply Rob take care.

@RobMacKillop1

8 жыл бұрын

+themanfromutopia1 Ha! Cheers!

I've pretty much naturally adopted the same style as you. I rest my pinky just slightly and use my thumb, index, and middle finger primary with the occasional ring finger. I'm self taught and found this to be a very natural way to play. I was told my style was a multitude of "bad habits" but it feels comfortable and I'm progressing very quickly. Thanks for sharing!!!

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Brent Szotak - cheers, Brent. Good luck with your studies!

very nice Rob. Thanks for inspiring me.

@RobMacKillop1

Жыл бұрын

Good to know. Thanks.

I love this, thanks

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Rich.

Très belle interprétation toute en nuances, bravo!

@RobMacKillop1

3 жыл бұрын

Merci, Joël!

Thank you for this 😊

My favourite practice pieces performed exquisitely. I am thinking of purchasing a smaller classical guitar because of my smaller hands

Very beautiful.

@RobMacKillop1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lucy. Glad you like it.

Adelita would be proud

Sorry about the reflection on the guitar!

@steveb9325

5 жыл бұрын

It actually is very artistic happy accident. No apology necessary.

とてもいい音色！

@RobMacKillop1

Жыл бұрын

ありがとう

Man, that's bonny. Lovely playing.

@RobMacKillop1

9 жыл бұрын

Norman Goudie Bonny is fine by me, Norman! Thank you.

Excellent performance! I've been interested in Aquila strings and since you've tried many of the sets in your videos, which one do you think has the best trebles and best overall sound in terms of balance?

Can someone remind me what these pieces are? Lovely!

@rogeliolopezsantos4343

3 жыл бұрын

"Adelita" and "Lagrima" from Tárrega

Have you made a video for any of your own compositions, Rob?

I'm thinking of getting this guitar. You convinced me I should - beautiful playing and great tone. Thank you for the video!

@docfloc

4 жыл бұрын

Andrzej Niedźwiedź Did exactly the same after listening to this performance.

@christopherlees1134

4 жыл бұрын

@@docfloc Exactly what kind of guitar is this, make and model?

very nice..do you use fingernails on this?

@RobMacKillop1

3 жыл бұрын

No. Never.

130 ans la guitare,et encore comme une neuve ou récente si vous voulez.

lovely playing rob! can you tell me about your Ramirez 130, is it the 640mm version? I only found out today that there was a 130 640 whilst searching through the "smaller guitar" section on the classical guitar website

@RobMacKillop1

8 жыл бұрын

+John Logan Yes, it was the 640 version. Still is, in fact ;-) But it's no longer mine. I got the chance of a Simon Ambridge guitar, and sold a few instruments to pay for it. But it was bought by one of my students, so I see it fairly regularly, and still admire it as a guitar.

Beautifull. Did you study classical guitar?

@RobMacKillop1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very seriously. I went to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music for 4 years, then was employed there as a Lecturer in Guitar, and also at Napier University in Edinburgh. After 8 or 9 years I grew tired of institutional teaching, and set up my own practice.

Doug Thompson - for some reason I can't hit a Reply button next to your comments, so I hope you get this. No, I don't use nails on any of my videos.

@dougthompson5586

9 жыл бұрын

Rob MacKillop sorry..i didn`t see the other videos before I made the comment..i play classical as well but I do use nails..there is no one way to do it tho..as I`ve gotten older I`m getting more flexible fortunately...I have been using my pinky lately which is supposed to be a big no no I guess...I`m half way thru the 1st Mickey Baker book for the 2nd time..got all the way thru it last year but my father passed this spring and I wasn`t practicing for a while so started over..my playing has improved exponentially.since...I listen to the vids you made of his music everyday before I practice..thanks

@RobMacKillop1

9 жыл бұрын

Doug Thompson Sorry to hear about your Dad, Doug. Delighted to hear you are getting back into the guitar. Take care.

I've had trouble with these two pieces of over 40 years!! But, watching your left hand, it seems that you are using a different fingering than the one I've been struggling with. Where might I get the music showing the fingering that you are using? Many thanks

@RobMacKillop1

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave. I usually work out my own fingering, based on my technique and interpretation. I've hardly ever played the written fingerings, which are usually supplied by an editor, not the composer. So, there is no edition I know of with my fingering, so you'll have to watch my video bar by bar, or better still make up your own fingering. Good luck! If you get stuck, I do Skype lessons. Rob

Very Nice 👏. Is the top Spruce or Cedar ?

@RobMacKillop1

2 жыл бұрын

Cedar, but they did offer a spruce option.

@Horimonoman

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rob, I wanted Spruce but the cedar does sound nice.

Your exquisite playing brought tears to my eyes... Thank you... I have a 125 anos Ramirez which I really like, but that 130 anos is superb! May I ask what you used to record your video? The sound is impeccable (to me)! Thanks, again...

@RobMacKillop1

8 жыл бұрын

+Suzanne Geraci Thanks, Suzanne. Glad you like it. I have a Rode NT4 stereo mic, going into a Fostex FR2LE sound recorder. I import that to my laptop, where I edit the sound in Wavelab Essential 6 - a very, very basic, but good-quality editing software. I add a little reverb, Then I open Vegas Studio Lite for the video editing, and replace the video sound with the edited soundfile. It sounds a long process, but it doesn't take me long at all. I hope that helps.

@LunaticFringe000

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your reply... I'm sorry I didn't see it until now ... a year later! I'm afraid that I am digitally impaired, so although I really appreciate all that you shared re: how you recorded that video, it is truly way beyond me! I hope that you continue to share your exquisite music. Your guitar sounds absolutely beautiful. I hope one day I will find one like it. I have not seen many Ramirez 130 años guitars available anymore...

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, Susanne. Have a nice day!

@marcoberini5020

7 жыл бұрын

I guess it’s the player, not the guitar, producing this wonderful sound.. this video achieved what my wife pursued for a long time without success.. I cut my nails!

Rob, are you using gut on this guitar also? I’ve quit the nails and have been playing with A=432 for a few years, but haven’t moved to gut yet. Do you find that modern classical guitars respond well with gut strings?

@RobMacKillop1

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chuck. These are the Aquila Ambra 900 set, which are nylgut - nylon made to sound similar to gut. However, the manufacturer has changed them since I recorded this video, and I don't like using the new sets. The trebles used to be rough to the touch, which is what you want if you play without nails, and definitely not what you want if you play with nails. The new sets are ultra smooth, which I really don't like.

@martindavis4564

3 жыл бұрын

Which strings do you use nowadays Rob? I’m learning and don’t want to grow nails, but I’m not sure on which strings to get. Great playing by the way, you’ve certainly inspired me!

@RobMacKillop1

3 жыл бұрын

@@theodosios2615 Agreed! :-)

So how much do one of these guitars cost.

@RobMacKillop1

4 жыл бұрын

Look it up. This was a few years ago.

Spruce or Cedar top on this Ramirez?

@RobMacKillop1

3 жыл бұрын

Cedar.

Which are these strings?

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

read the title on the video

Eso es abuelo

I wonder if the 4 people who disliked this video went off to go kick puppies. Excellent technique.

@RobMacKillop1

6 жыл бұрын

Haha. I don't mind at all. I enjoy what I do, and am happy to share it to those who think likewise. I'm certainly not out to please everyone.

What piece are you playing at 3:01?

@RobMacKillop1

3 жыл бұрын

The B section of Lágrima.

130th anniversary model? The tone is incredible. You really bring the music out.

@MrIbgrant

9 жыл бұрын

+Claude Yes, it's SUPERB!!

Bonjour , j'ai cette guitare depuis huit ans.....et c'est une bonne guitare d'étude qui demande une délicatesse dans les basses car beaucoup de résonnance. De plus j'ai du rabaisser le sillet de table trop haut et maintenant elle ronronne comme un chat.... Pour les cordes j'ai choisi des Dadario fortes tensions.......sinon pour son prix elle égalise facilement d'autres instruments de luthiers....Pappalardo , Burguet , Hanika......le prix ne fait pas tout , le talent du joueur comme vous valorise même une guitare d'étude..... merci.

@RobMacKillop1

Жыл бұрын

(Google Translate) En fait, j'ai relevé l'action et j'utilise des cordes à faible tension. J'obtiens un meilleur contrôle du vibrato avec une action plus élevée. Maintenant, il ronronne comme un lion ! 😎

@eddycamp2492

Жыл бұрын

@@RobMacKillop1 Ok ...bien reçu...je ferai un essai pour entendre la différence.....merci...

I've been wanting to get into classical guitar, but it's just too obnoxious to grow my nails just for this hobby which won't be the center of my life. The unfortunate truth is that many classical guitarists are quite elitist about tradition and technique, but seeing that you can still make beautiful sounds without nails will hopefully shut up the naysayers, and gives me incentive to practice more. Thanks for the inspiration!

@RobMacKillop1

7 жыл бұрын

Get stuck in. There's nothing holding you back :-)

very nice sound sir, no restsrokes? (apoyando) iam wondering

@RobMacKillop1

6 жыл бұрын

No need. I can get the same sound with free strokes. You can still use them if you want, and sometimes I do - it's just automatic.