A type of acoustic guitar with nylon (originally gut) strings, rather than classical music played on guitar
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What are some beginner classical pieces that could be easily learned?
I'm looking for beginner's classical guitar pieces that could be easily learned. I know this is overly optimistic, but any classical piece from Bach, Beethoven and Mozart would be great if a beginner ...
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Skills needed for classical guitar
I've been playing steel-string acoustic for 25+ years, and I'm becoming more interested in classical guitar playing. While I'm fairly good at fingerstyle, I'm aware that making the leap to ...
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Are there some classical pieces that lend themselves well to guitar?
I would like to practice reading music on something other than notation written for guitar. Are there other pieces written for violin, for instance-or other instruments, that can be transposed easily ...
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Why do classical guitarists recommend putting the left thumb between the index and middle finger?
In most of the literature that I have seen, the recommendation is for the left thumb to be roughly in line with the index finger, running parallel to the frets. I find that, especially toward the ...
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How do you prevent injuries from bad posture while playing classical guitar?
I'm tagging this as specific to classical guitar since that's what I am familiar with. The correct posture is very important which playing classical, including the footstool, the position of your ...
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Small bugs in my classical guitar
For the last seven years, when winter comes (and the cold weather) I notice small bugs (about half a millimeter) strolling my classical guitar.
They are whitish and I don't see any apparent damage to ...
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What are the benefits of guitars with fanned frets?
I've seen fanned frets on some extended-ranged classical and electric guitars. What are the benefits of guitars with fanned frets? Are there any drawbacks?
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What types of guitars are used for spanish music?
I am fascinated by Spanish guitar music, and I have started exploring it. I have heard classical music like Gypsy Kings, Taranta, Romance, etc.
Does anyone here know what types of guitars are used in ...
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Does anyone make nylon strings for a standard acoustic guitar (non-classical)?
This may seem crazy, but I really love the sound of nylon strings, and I DO NOT want to buy a classical guitar though.
I was wondering if any manufacturer makes nylon strings for a "normal" acoustic ...
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Do acoustic or classical guitars need to be set up?
Obviously acoustic and classical guitars don't have external pickups that need to be setup, but are there any other adjustments that need to be done on a regular basis? There doesn't seem to be a ...
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What are good beginner books to follow for classical guitar (self study or otherwise) ?
I've come across a lot of different series and 'methodologies' (Aaron Shearer, Mel Bay etc) books - and it's very confusing for the beginner when there's no teacher to guide him or her.
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What is “classical” guitar?
What exactly is classical music or playing? Some keep on saying this one is classical, that one is not classical. Well, how exactly can I define what is classical or not? I love plucking and do it all ...
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Looking to expand my Spanish guitar repertoire
I'm a middle-level guitarist with a sort of rag-tag set of music under my fingers. I've recently become transfixed by the music of Paco de Lucia, Carcassi (I know, he's Italian), and Segovia. I'm ...
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E-B-G-D-A-E Guitar Strings Vs. E-A-D-G-B-E Guitar Strings?
So I am a super noob to guitar. I play piano mostly. I recently restrung my dad's old classical guitar (nylon string). I am looking at the tabs for a song and the strings are going like "E-B-G-D-A-E" ...
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How to know whether my guitar is the problem or I am the problem
I've recently bought an acoustic guitar (nylon string). However, the guitar doesn't produce a clean sound. It gives some kind of noise when I play it. In addition, I face little difficulty when trying ...
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Latest Developments in Classical Guitar Strings?
I've put my classical instrument down for a few years, to focus on period instruments. Now I'm playing the modern instrument again -- the strings are in sad shape! Before I buy new strings... Are ...
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How to play short repeated sections differently?
I am practicing some short guitar etudes. Many of them have short repeated sections, which are identical and so sound rather boring (example: both first and second half are played twice in this Sor's ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of supporting the classical guitar?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of supporting a classical guitar? I know of three methods, each of which has some variation:
A footrest
A stand or cushion that rests on the left leg and ...
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How do you play C7 fast on a guitar?
There is a somewhat difficult chord near the beginning of Isaac Albinez's Austurias. I will post it in tablature form for the sake of convenience:
Ｅ｜－１２－｜ ４
Ｂ｜－８－－｜ １
Ｇ｜－９－－｜ ２
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When I do a pulloff on strings 2-5, how do I prevent my finger from muting other strings?
I've taken great care to hold frets with my fingertips in a position that they don't come into contact with other strings. Every time I try and do a pulloff though, it stops the string below, kind of ...
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How could I create a musical vocabulary based on a group of similar classical pieces?
Sometimes I'll be working on a group of pieces and realize that I'd like to experiment with abstracting some of the musical ideas (rhythms, harmonies, etc) into a musical vocabulary that I could use ...
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Is there a name for this guitar technique for Paganini's Capriccio #6?
I've spent several years working up Paganini's Capriccio #6 for the violin on the guitar and I wonder if the idea already exists and has a name.
For the violin, the piece is a coninuous double-stop ...
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I bought a guitar transducer (external pickups). How do I mount it for the best sound?
I have a classical guitar, a very good one. But I want to use it with an amplifier, so I bought a guitar transducer.
Belcat EGT-202 (A good picture: ...
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Proper maintenance for classic guitars?
I have had my classic for about two years, and don't do anything to it other than wiping dust off the guitar and replacing the strings when needed(about every month or so).
I've had a sponge type of ...
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One note sounding louder than others - resonance? What to do?
When I play my guitar, the note A sounds annoyingly louder than other notes. This is most prominent with the open A string, though it happens in other octaves too.
I guess this is because of ...
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What are the advantages of Narciso Yepes' 10 stringed guitar?
Narciso Yepes invented the 10-stringed guitar. What are its advantages? Are there any schools where playing it is taught?
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Classical guitar songs for someone with slow fingers? [closed]
Good evening,
I'm going to write a bit of background, so skip ahead to my question if you like.
I picked up the guitar at about age 10 or so, knowing very little about music. My grandparents ...
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Is there some type of classical guitar strings that have uniform tone across all six?
Whenever I try to adapt music for classical guitar I actively try to avoid transposing any note to the first string (High E) because it sounds so much more twangy than the other five. I understand ...
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What is the most classically correct way to play this fast run?
I am trying to figure out the best way to play the first run in Francesco Tarrega's Caprice Arabe. This run is meant to be played really really really fast.
First way:
p i p i ...
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How to glue a crack in the front panel of a classical guitar?
It was probably caused by dryness or bad storage. The crack goes all the way from the sounding board hole to the bottom edge of the guitar (assuming it's standing).
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What is the quality of the Ryoji Matsuoka M30 Classical Guitar
I am curious about Ryoji Matsuoka classical guitars, particularly the M30 model. Is this make intended for beginners, intermediate players, or professionals? Are there any known unique qualities or ...
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Why do the quality of the sound of guitar strings decay over time?
Particularly, on classical guitars, strings 4, 5 and 6.
At the beginning, the sound is very metallic. After a few weeks, it's like playing on coton.
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Should I look at my fingers or look at the music?
I'm just starting out learning classical guitar. One question I have is if I should be looking at my fingers on the fret board or the music I'm trying to play? Back when I was in grade-school I played ...
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Why is the last semiquaver outside the last triplet of the measure?
The following measure is from "Clair De Lune ~ Adagio Sostenuto de la Sonata Op. 27 N. 2 De Beethoven", guitar sheet music .
Correct me if I'm wrong but the last semiquaver isn't going to be ...
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Spanish Guitar lessons online
Where can I find reliable, good instructional material about the Spanish guitar online? I'm just not able to find reliable instructors, and I think I'll be a better and faster learner through online ...
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How can I play this passage on classical guitar?
I'm trying to teach myself classical guitar. I've got a fair bit of experience chording and strumming. But this passage is giving me problems:
My problem concerns the highlighted portion. Even ...
