Color Quote by Andres Segovia
“When I started to play with my fingernails, it was not just for volume. The most important thing was giving the guitar different colors in its voices...”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitar Technique, 1978
A guitarist uses varied timbres to give each note a distinct emotional color, beyond mere volume.
In simple terms: Different tones give music emotional depth.
Play with tone, not just loudness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- performance
- composition
- teaching
- recording
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tone affect listener emotion?
- What techniques create new sonic colors?
Focusing only on volume limits expression.