re. the article saying it’s hard to observe; I think the short nails are pretty hard to spot (many people keep their nails short) but the long fingerstyle nails are quite unusual looking, though also not that common.
I suppose that’s right—long fingernails on exactly one hand could be easier to observe.
But overall I find the signs of string instruments very hard to notice. Hands are generally hard to observe because they’re usually in motion, often clasped or hidden (e.g. gloved) etc.
I can confirm seeing this one. I had a guitar teacher who had short nails on one hand, and long nails on the other.
re. the article saying it’s hard to observe; I think the short nails are pretty hard to spot (many people keep their nails short) but the long fingerstyle nails are quite unusual looking, though also not that common.
I suppose that’s right—long fingernails on exactly one hand could be easier to observe.
But overall I find the signs of string instruments very hard to notice. Hands are generally hard to observe because they’re usually in motion, often clasped or hidden (e.g. gloved) etc.