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.
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.