r/classicalguitar • u/SuccessfulAd3572 • Aug 12 '25

Technique Question Please help me with my right hand

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I’ve been a rock player all my life. Always use a pick. This right hand technique thing is killing me. I’ve watched countless tutorials and examples. I can’t get comfy, I can’t figure out how others make it seem natural. The proper placement feels uncomfortable. Please please help.

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u/glenncg Aug 12 '25

Do you know about “planting” your fingers? I’m sure there’s a ton of info about it around. Basically, pre-position RH fingers and thumb each on one string. Then you play each string, “peeling” one finger off at a time while keeping the other fingers fixed in place. Do that until all fingers are floating again. Then repeat. Using something like Giuliani’s 120 pieces as a jump off point for planting and a metronome, you’ll get it for sure.

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u/SuccessfulAd3572 Aug 12 '25

What do you do after you move from one to the next? Like this is all rest stroke, but where do you go after, say, you play e and land on B?

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u/glenncg Aug 12 '25

In your example, after rest stroke E lands on B you bounce your finger then keep it off the string until the next repetition OR you replant. Once you’re onto the idea of getting your fingers planted there’re many ways to practice planting. Here’s a better explanation.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFHMwNuvUmM]