Buying a new guitar is always an exciting process for the beginner or experienced guitarist. A basic knowledge of the instrument and an assessment of your musical goals will help you make a wise purchase, a purchase you can enjoy for years, perhaps even a lifetime All guitars produce sound through the vibration of the strings. Classical guitars transmit the vibration of the string to the soundboard via the saddle and bridge. The combined resonance of the strings, saddle, bridge and soundboard are, in turn, amplified in the sound-box or body of the guitar. The design and quality of the, saddle, bridge and soundboard have a major impact on the guitar’s sound.
I think Cary’s statement about Siegried Behrend being a proponent of an alternative CG position needs to be corrected (at least partially): if you do another search on youtube for "Siegried Behrend: Die Gitarre", you can see why:In this video, after performing a nice flamenco-like piece, he explains (in German) some basics about the guitar […]
Notation is richer. Finite/important details. A more intimate knowledge of music-you begin to see the connections.But if you are only a hobbiest and having fun then youre good to go. Just dont expect more than that.Incidentally;if you could spare 3 good minutes a day-everyday-theres a book that’ll get you reading in no time. Mel bay […]
My brother wants to learn to play classical spanish guitar but doesn’t know how to read music notes. Are there any books/dvds/websites out there that teach classical guitar from beginners up or ones that are designed for people who already know chords? Since nearly all classical guitar books and literature are written in standard notation, […]
I have ruptured tendon in my left hand index finger and therefore cannot play classical guitar as fret work is made impossible as finger is unable to bend. I am looking for advice on alternative methods of playing the classical guitar and details of any pieces of music anyone has reworked due to similar problems […]
I would like to learn flameco on my guitar, but there are no books on the subject unlike classical guitar. Is it necessary to learn classical music on a guitar before learning flamenco? Not at all. It’s ideal that you start learning flamenco from a flamenco teacher and flamenco has it’s own unique set of […]
I use a tuner on my Computer via microphone to tune my Acoustic Guitar. I just recently bought a Classical/Spanish Guitar. There’s no option on my tuner for "Classical" or "Spanish", only "Guitar: Acoustic 6 String." Can I use the same method with using the same frequency for each string or are there different frequencies […]
cuz my private tutor said he wanted me to learn chords and strumming even though i only want to learn classical guitar and fingerpicking. Chords are important because you sometimes use them in finger picking… take Dust in the wind for example… Before you start learning how to run you need to learn how to […]
Websites such as the one linked below usually give the "twisted" (my term) method for securing classical guitar strings to the bridge, but this website recommends the "knot" method with plastic gaskets or beads. As this knot method seems easier and this is both my first guitar and my first restringing of anything, I’d rather […]
I am a new guitar learner so i am wondering If i learn classical guitar do i know how to play acoustic guitar? Yes. Classical is played on an acoustic guitar. Learn classical guitar and then apply it, in your own style, to an electric and you could be the next big star. Good luck!
I need the Carcassi Classical Guitar Method ebook. Somebody please provide a link. Thanks! I haven’t managed to track down a downloadable version for you, but a hard copy is readily available at modest cost: http://www.melbay.com/product.asp?productid=93611ENSP
Frederick Noad: Solo Guitar Method Aaron Shearer: Learning the classical guitar Aaron Shearer.