Classical guitar strings (nylon strings) bear 90 pounds of tension when in tune. That constant tension as well as daily playing are the main reasons for wear and tear. Bass strings wear out more...
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Once a student of the classical guitar gets basic technique under control, he or she becomes consciously aware of the tone their instrument is putting out. Breaking into the early intermediate level,...
November is far away from Christmas for everyone except musicians. This is the time they pull out their classical guitars and begin to practice songs and carols for the coming season. While the...
Everyone expects guitar players to play popular songs. Come December, a classical guitarist is expected to entertain their social groups with Christmas songs and carols. It's time to prepare with...
Even non-players of the classical guitar notice the string squeaks that the classical guitar produces. Some players become accustomed to the sounds and even consider them (within reason) as somehow...
It is common for a classical guitar player to feel stumped by sight-reading. Up against a new passage or an unfamiliar piece of music, they ‘freeze’. The connection between the notes on the page...