Paco de Lucia´s Secrets on Picado / Complete guide to the ideal practice of modern flamenco guitar online learning/ Ruben Diaz + Skype lessons

List of videos related to every aspect to optimize your picado
1) Picado, improving tone under supervision
https://youtu.be/iQghhyf898s?t=1m58s

Picado posture applying multiple vectors of force https://youtu.be/WdS0bBpRDRo?t=1m27s

Main joint to play picado
https://youtu.be/eMrLkqgkjA0?t=1m11s

"Picado" Any reason to rest thumb on 6th String ...?
https://youtu.be/khHUnE3C_is?t=1m54s

How Paco de Lucia sanded his fingernails + left hand proper length
https://youtu.be/C_6Cdc2Zcdc?t=1m17s

Tips on the shape of right hand finger nails
https://youtu.be/PGQkadtKIxI?t=2m09s

Nails length affect picado posture, angle of attack and speed
https://youtu.be/NfSyCOFpf5M?t=14s

Superlative secrets on picado
https://youtu.be/jewga7jspyI?t=6m3s

General tips on tone, how to improve it
https://youtu.be/-bBd5f0daIY?t=1m32s

About Flesh-Nail Balance in Picado http://www.rdiaz.org/rdvideo1070.html

Tips on the shape of right hand finger nails
https://youtu.be/PGQkadtKIxI?t=2m09s

Nails http://www.rdiaz.org/rdmagazine4-15jul12.html#magazineQandA1

Your habits on right hand placement
https://youtu.be/RIiUs9vJAo4?t=10m5


Problems switching from "Picado" to "Pulgar" postures ...?
https://youtu.be/y0LOKQhmUEY?t=6m6s


Exam about the right hand posture for Picado
https://youtu.be/h1ING9aYldw?t=4s

How to do an update for scales homework (Picado)
https://youtu.be/M96vxQ2K8_s?t=2m24s

Vanquish dragging in picado and speed will be there
https://youtu.be/NLn9nstXqxs?t=5m1s

Hold your arm with the back muscle (not with shoulder)
https://youtu.be/8dBuh-he72s?t=1m52s

Tips on How to Hold the Guitar (Proper Posture)
https://youtu.be/DNRLLoFVjJY?t=24s

Chair has to fit well https://youtu.be/y2j7ZdaNwH8?t=41s

Switching Posture to play Scales Longer
https://youtu.be/ImhKH5hSdZ8?t=14s

Practice Vs Playing https://youtu.be/hmEDTCA89QE?t=1m46s

Practice Vs Playing https://youtu.be/hmEDTCA89QE?t=14s

"The emperor has no clothes"
https://youtu.be/RLj2gz-eMGM?t=1m59s

Paco de Lucia himself advised Farru to practice with the metronome https://youtu.be/M8oGQAlJsKc?t=1m

"Some times is better to practice without metronome"
Translation: I never practice flamenco with metronome
https://youtu.be/14etFVEUVR8

Should we practice in front of a mirror...?
https://youtu.be/qBcGPZcDtQk?t=2m30s

Staring at the fretboard Vs Owning it
https://youtu.be/qcsLaSaxNs8?t=14s
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Homework for "Picado" (major scales)Record yourself this exact way https://youtu.be/PZmTTanlG3k?t=7s

"Yeah I know that..." vs "How good I am at it...?" https://youtu.be/idKl7aZLHTw?t=2m57s

Not just any practice works... https://youtu.be/b3OXT0S6xWA?t=1m14s

How much can be learned from just watching videos...?
https://youtu.be/wu8EPasCy70?t=1m31s

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All Picado Secrets of Paco de Lucia

1) Avoiding "fallen posture"
2) Play from the 2th joint
3) Dont rest your thumb on the 6th string
4) Dont play "Staccato"
5) Avoid sided attack
6) Correspondence of both hands (string length)
7) Keep nails short and sand them properly
8) Avoid bending 1st joint.
9) Do not repeat or drag, play always alternating M I
10) Push down and release while playing rest stroke
11) Align your wrist with your forearm and avoid tension
12) Stop pinky's phony stuff and avoid contracting your fingers
13) Understand the difference between practising and playing
14) Learn HOW to practice a clear target, stop uselessly wandering
15) Video Record your practice and homework's
16) Get supervised, dont waste your valuable time
17) Always practice with the metronome
18) Practice with a blindfold on and own your fretboard

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TRIGGER WARNING:If you think you know Picado please don't watch this video based on Paco de Lucia's Technique https://youtu.be/nKprmh8ALo0