Sagreras Book II

[@denniswade4998]

October 2024: Just discovered this and enjoyed it immensely. As a complete and absolute beginner to classical guitar I have wanted a good comparison between playing with and without nails. There is another CG artist who plays with nails and who has also covered Sagreras Book 2 on KZbin. I loaded up this video in one tab of my browser and also loaded his video into another tab,. I then played #3 from your video and the same part from his video and did this for each part , to see how each sounded. The result was very interesting for me. Both of you are excellent players, and both videos seemed to be very well recorded. I truly enjoyed both and the beauty of the pieces came through in both, and both were very engaging. But there was definitely a difference in tone and sound. Your "no nails" playing reminded me of the difference in my hifi system after I made the switch to a tube amplifier. The music was the same, but the tubes added a warmth and intimacy to the sound that I personally found to be more enjoyable. This is a very subjective thing and in no way suggests that one is superior to the other. My addition of tubes to my hifi system was for me and me alone. I can and do enjoy listening to music on systems that do not have tubes, but for my own personal taste, I choose tube, In the same way, although this little experiment of mine is not perfect, I am choosing to start my classical guitar learning with no nails because that sound really does appeal to me. This was interesting, because i could see how it would be possible for someone else to do the exact same little test and reach the opposite conclusion. It really does come down to personal taste!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Yes, it does. I'm glad you came to that conclusion.

[@jtpinnyc]

It really is a pleasure to go through these books with a steaming cup of coffee in the morning. Once you play one you can't stop.

[@RobMacKillop1]

They are wonderful books, all six of them, all written by the author: an incredible contribution.

[@mr.leyvis]

I've been studying classical guitar without nail and videos like this help me a lot. Thank you sir, you're great!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks, Leivy. Keep it up!

[@nathanaelchoisser9122]

I can't believe that out of all of these studies, you started at the exact one I am working on! Thank you so much!

[@RobMacKillop1]

I move in mysterious ways 😂

[@nathanaelchoisser9122]

@@RobMacKillop1 well I won't be the one to judge as to whether or not it's divine inspiration, but you definitely bring these pieces to life. After watching you I was able to greatly reduce the tension in my playing on #3.

[@iamjoerecruiter]

Thank you. I have been using this book for years without a teacher and now for the first time I've heard it played properly Beautiful!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Cheers, Joseph. I teach via Zoom, should you want help. Rob

[@yellowrosecottag]

Lovely! Glad to see you have a sunny window where you can work your magic! And I get to sit in my lounge room so far away in Western Australia. How amazing is that!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Hi Paula. Despite the sunshine, it was below freezing level outside. The sun looks much stronger on the video than it was in reality at the time. Which is a pity! I'm sure it is MUCH warmer where you are! Have a nice day. Rob.

[@yellowrosecottag]

Much warmer here! We had 45 degrees Celsius on Sunday! Not much to do but sit inside and watch you play guitar. No live classical music here so I feel lucky to have the internet and great KZbin content. Thank you!

[@mikaelk2009]

Bravo - thanks for all your videos. You are are an inspiration to plucked string players of all types.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks, Michael. Much appreciated. Consider buying me a coffee :-) Link below video. Cheers, Rob.

[@zakbraverman]

Everything about this video is beautiful. The playing, the pieces, even the lighting!

[@RobMacKillop1]

A sunny day in front of the Venetian blinds, with the guitar warmed up - hard not be inspired to play nice music. Glad you like it, Zachary! I look forward to your renditions of these pieces. 😎

[@zakbraverman]

@@RobMacKillop1 I had a look at no. 13, and the fact that you manage to coax such sublimity out of what looks like such a simple repetitive melody is testament to your musical sensibility.

[@RobMacKillop1]

@@zakbraverman Merci!

[@haimlute]

Lovely playing and great sound !!!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Cheers, Haim!

[@faisalc6481]

Excellent Rob. I'm learning to play classical guitar so I can one day play pieces of music like these to women!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Ha, good luck!

[@phartrn]

First time seeing and hearing you play. Beautiful music!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Cheers, Peg. See you around! Rob

[@karimtobbi5798]

This is a real pleasure to hear and see you playin' ! Thanks for all your lovin' in music and for your work. Karim from Marseille in south of France...

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks, Karim!

[@aumjey]

Lovely. Your tonal quality is beautiful.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks Aum. I play without the finger nails.

[@davidniehaus2085]

I am currently studying the Segreras books, just finishing up book one. Also studying the Shearedr method, but the Segreras lessons are so much more beautiful sounding. I would be happy, as a hobbyist, just filling my repertoire with the Segreras pieces. Your interpretations are very nuanced and sensitive.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Cheers, David. Best wishes for your studies!

[@nunocastro1810]

As always Mr Rob...a beautiful job! Perfect !! Maybe one day I will learn to read tabs...

[@RobMacKillop1]

That would be a waste of your precious life. Learn to read standard notation, and you will NEVER regret it. Start with Frederick Noad's Solo Guitar Volume 1. That's how I learned. It took me a year, but I've never looked back.

[@nunocastro1810]

@@RobMacKillop1 Thank you so much for your wise words! I will take it seriously and I will apply myself... Thank you one more time Mr. Rob!!

[@fredoliveira4882]

Little masterpieces, and beautifully executed.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Indeed they are, Fred. Cheers.

[@GPatarroyobanjo]

Nice playing as usual. The seventh exercise has a part that reminds me Libertango, kind of catchy

[@RobMacKillop1]

To me too. A fine study.

[@jorgegessle]

they are very beautiful and beautifully interpreted

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thank you, Jorge. Appreciated.

[@alfredovalentin9192]

Me acabo de enganchar a Sagreras...gracias maestro!!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Gracias, Alfredo!

[@vincenzotarallo9712]

Che pulizia nel suono. Molto belle queste esecuzioni.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Grazie, Vincenzo!

[@danycovers-1]

Great guitar

[@RobMacKillop1]

Cheers, Dany. I like it a lot. It's a flamenco guitar, which I like for classical playing.

[@MsTubbytube]

This gives me inspiration to work on some of the fingerstyle Ukulele exercises in one of your books. I have bought a new ukulele, Takamine tenor. Much better I think for fingerstyle than my narrownecked banjo ukulele.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Marianna, a tenor is much better than a Banjo uke for fingerstyle, as you are finding out. And a tenor is a good transition to a classical guitar. Enjoy the journey!

[@todd92371]

Beautiful playing. wow... Was wondering what mic or mics you are using to record? Just sounds wonderful.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks. Rode NT 4 into Fostex FR2LE.

[@todd92371]

@@RobMacKillop1 Thanks Rob. Just so inspired by your playing. I want to take a lesson from you sometime. I've just started classical and could learn so much from you. Keep playing. :)

[@fredhoupt4078]

just what I needed. Beautiful sounds. Delicious.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Cheers, Fred.

[@luisfer-luisfernandosanz6282]

Qué maravilla, por la dulzura que pones. Me encanta,

[@RobMacKillop1]

Gracias.

[@joshfeatherstone8546]

I'm thinking about picking up the Cordoba C9 parlor. Any thoughts on that particular model? I already have a C5 and C7 that I love.

[@RobMacKillop1]

No idea, Josh, never played or even see one. If you love the others, then that's promising.

[@oldmanandthesea7039]

Hi Josh, My Cordoba C9 parlor guitar was delivered to me on June 23rd. I just love its workmanship and the tone. Also it’s much more comfortable to play. When you Google this guitar, you’ll find some review of it. The one by The Classical Guitar is very informative. Good luck in your search for a guitar you’ll enjoy playing. Best regards, Kelvin

[@oldmanandthesea7039]

Hi Josh, this is the link to the review by This is Classical Guitar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emasZZqPm66Hisk

[@cristinatepsick2704]

So beautiful!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thank you!

[@marioindra5252]

Sounds really beautiful sir 👍

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thank you, Mario. I’m glad you like it!

[@TantoFaz13]

You're tone is so beautiful and responsive here, Rob. Are you using Gut strings? I'm really thinking about cutting my nails when I have no more college busines to deal with this year.

[@RobMacKillop1]

Cheers, Dom. The strings are Aquila 900, which are rectified. The basses are Aquila rayon-core. Fine strings. The guitar is a flamenco negra.

[@martyjames6204]

Beautiful - thanks

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thank you in turn, Marty.

[@unstrung65]

beautiful !!

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks, Douglas!

[@azikiv1631]

First thank you for the great music and great video! Where can I find Sagreras books with tabs?

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks. I don't know. But I do know it is a fantastic book for learning to read music with!

[@gabrielandresbaezgrosso3901]

Please more from Sagreras !

[@RobMacKillop1]

Maybe someday :-)

[@betoferrera]

Wonderful.!Are you recording the audio with a zoom recorder?

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks, Alberto. I use a Rode NT4 stereo mic.

[@Insidia85]

​@@RobMacKillop1 where do you placed it in order to rec the video?

[@tomaszkunicki8383]

Hey beautiful job! Do you ( or anyone in the comments ) know if there is a book with similiar quality to Sagreras but for learning piano? )

[@RobMacKillop1]

Sorry, I’ve no idea. Good luck finding something.

[@caneti3]

Number 7 remind me a little to Piazolla. By the way the Camps guitar is 660 mm or 650 mm scale 🤔? In any case a guru interpretation 😁

[@RobMacKillop1]

Yes, I hear Piazolla as well. The guitar is 650mm. It's a negra flamenco, with nylgut strings tuned to 440. Lovely guitar!

[@nikosz66]

Well done !

[@RobMacKillop1]

Cheers, Nikos. Glad you like it.

[@Ericejazz]

well done!

[@ArielGuitars]

great! so beautiful

[@pablorivera376]

Very nice

[@RobMacKillop1]

Thanks, Pablo.

[@volodyslavzhurba2788]

Yes, no nails in the classical guitar!