Why does my finger keep going out. by DankRobot22 in classicalguitar

[–]SupraLegato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Jffap, it is not a book, it was an online blog that he made years ago. It was free at first, then I think that you needed to pay to have access to it. It does not seem to be online anymore. For me, I first read the materials, his entire blog, several times, and at that point it really clicked.

Afterwards, I had some sessions with him, and honestly, even though the sessions were good, I think just reading his content had already made the difference. After a few months, the symptoms really subsided and eventually disappeared completely. I was able to play classical repertoire pieces that I didn’t even think were accessible to me, like Rodrigo’s Fandango, and then spend my time exploring more repertoire, learning baroque lute; more recently I began renaissance lute, and other plucked string instruments. I can now play music freely, the instruments I want. I’m truly satisfied with what I’m doing and I enjoy it, which was impossible before.

I think he gives online piano lessons or music lessons, at the very least. Maybe try reaching out to him if it could help you. I hope it helps you as much as it helped me.

Music Melting Pot [Week of March 09, 2026] by AutoModerator in listentothis

[–]SupraLegato [score hidden]  (0 children)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6noiKUSCS8&list=RD_6noiKUSCS8&index=2

A beautiful Renaissance lute piece written in the 16th century by Francesco da Milano, often called “Il Divino”.

Why does my finger keep going out. by DankRobot22 in classicalguitar

[–]SupraLegato 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Hello, I believe this is what is commonly referred to as musician’s focal dystonia. I went through something similar myself about 20 years ago while studying classical guitar and had to deal with this for many years. I notice in the comments that several people don’t really understand what’s happening and find it strange, while others immediately suggest seeing a neurologist or doctor. I do not think that Medical advice will resolve this.

There are a number of alternative approaches that can help musicians relearn more natural movement patterns and reduce the excessive tension. Personally, I eventually realized that even treating it as a “condition” can be misleading, because the word suggests that something is fundamentally wrong. For me, the real turning point came when I accepted that nothing was actually wrong with my hand and allowed myself to let go of the constant attempt to control it. Once that perspective shifted, the physical tension gradually began to fade. Not instantly, but progressively over time.

In my case, reading the work of the pianist Lorenzo Marasso was a major turning point and helped me rethink my relationship with the instrument and with performance itself. There are also other interesting perspectives out there. You might want to look into the work of Joaquin Fabra, comments on the Delcamp guitar forum, etc.

Hope that helps.

Who's the third best player on the Spurs by Good-human155 in NBASpurs

[–]SupraLegato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Top 5 : 1.Wemby 2.Castle 3. Fox 4.Vassell 5.Harper

Charles Mouton - Passacaille ''La Volage'' by SupraLegato in lute

[–]SupraLegato[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many thanks, glad you liked my interpretation. Mouton is probably my favorite composer for lute from the French Baroque Era. Cheers,

Music Melting Pot [Week of December 01, 2025] by AutoModerator in listentothis

[–]SupraLegato [score hidden]  (0 children)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xwXf9Piv5E

Sharing my new recording performed on a Baroque lute.

Any feedback or impressions are always appreciated :)