If you want to start learning classical guitar, the first step is choosing the right instrument! Choosing the right guitar can significantly impact your learning experience and musical progress. In this guide, my goal is to provide beginners with comprehensive advice on selecting the best classical guitars at an affordable price. Scroll below to explore guitars by education level or price. As a result, you’ll get the best value for your money, and feel confident as you learn! Top Student Level Guitar Recommendations By Level By Price Range Tips for Buying a Guitar at a Shop (In-Person) T ..read more

Chart of Academy Award for Best Original Score Winners 2020s Winners 2010s Winners 2000s Winners 1990s Winners 1980s Winners 1970s Winners 1960s Winners 1950s Winners 1940s Winners 1930s Winners The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are one of the most prestigious and well-known awards you can receive in film. Audiences love memorable acting, cinematography, and iconic scenes. However, the film music can also make a powerful impact by setting the tone, creating emotion, and enhancing the overall feeling of the movie. Today, film music continues to have a profound influence on America ..read more

Acoustic-Electric Guitars Martin Taylor Fender Do acoustic-electric guitars make sound naturally? How does an acoustic-electric guitar work? Classical-Electric Guitars Córdoba External Pickups In a performance setting, acoustic or classical guitarists can have a major problem: volume. If you’re playing a gig in a noisy environment like a street festival, you’ll definitely want to amplify your guitar somehow. This is when hybrid guitars, also called crossover guitars, are a great option! You can also use external pickup devices or microphones to amplify your guitar. For instance, if y ..read more

Left Hand Finger Names Right hand Finger Names FAQ about Guitar Fingerings When you’re learning classical or flamenco guitar, one of the first things you need to know is what to call the left and right hand fingers. Learning the finger names will not only help you discuss how to play guitar, but it’s also necessary in order to read sheet music. In guitar, the left hand finger names are numbers (1-4) and the right finger names are letters (p-i-m-a). Guitar Finger Names & Numbers Keep reading to see the breakdown of the fingers on each hand. You’ll also get answers 5 frequently asked que ..read more

What are classical guitar supports? Why are classical guitar supports important? Foot Rests ErgoPlay Cushion Guitarlift Sagework Gitano Murata What are classical guitar supports? Classical guitarists use ergonomic support mechanisms to elevate the guitar. Historically, the most common classical guitar supports were footstools, also called foot rests. However, new inventions such as the ErgoPlay are becoming more popular. Perhaps I’m just old school, but my favorite guitar support is still the Tetra-Teknica foot rest. It’s portable, easy to adjust, and fast to set up. That said, some people f ..read more

5 Helpful Methods to Tune Your Guitar Like a Pro Tuning the guitar with your phone: GuitarTuna App Clip-on guitar tuners Built-in tuner Tuning by ear: match external pitch Manually tune the guitar with itself When it comes to playing guitar, it’s essential to make sure your guitar is tuned properly every time before you begin. Simply put, it doesn’t matter how talented you are: if your guitar isn’t in tune, you’ll never sound good! But if you’re new to learning guitar, understanding how to tune it can seem like a slow, frustrating process. Fortunately, today there are many methods that he ..read more

If you play a classical or flamenco guitar with nylon strings, it’s important to learn how to string your guitar. Changing nylon guitar strings can seem intimidating or complex, but I assure you it’s not too difficult! With a little patience and practice, you should be able to string your classical guitar in about 15-30 minutes. There’s many other step-by-step and how-to guides out there for changing strings. However, some of them provide too many steps to easily remember. Not helpful! Others go into great detail, but don’t provide clear enough images or examples to understand the process thor ..read more

What’s the best capo for a classical or nylon string guitar? In my experience, the G7th performance 2 model capo is the best quality capo for classical guitarists. So I figured, what better way to describe the benefits of the G7th capo than by hosting an interview with the team directly? The G7th capo company, founded 2004 by Nick Campling, revolutionized guitar capo design as we know it. Ease of use and sturdy application set G7th apart from the bulky, clamp on capos that are known to lose their spring grip after a couple of years. The G7team is so confident in their modern capo design, the ..read more

A common question among many prospective guitarists is “what’s the difference between classical and acoustic guitar? This is a loaded question with a long history of distinctions to consider, but I’d like to highlight some of the key differences when talking about classical versus acoustic guitar. Ultimately, the goal is to better understand these different types of guitars, and help you make the decision of which style guitar is right for you! Please feel free to jump ahead to any section: What are the key differences between acoustic and classical guitar? Acoustic Guitar vs. classical guitar ..read more

Tárrega – Estudio in C Major Tárrega – Estudio in E Minor Giuliani – Op.100, No.1: Maestoso Giuliani – Op.100, No.11: Caprice Giuliani – Op.100, No.15: Rondo Allegro Giuliani – Op.139, No.3: Allegretto Carulli – Op.241, No.5: Andantino Carulli – Op.241, No.19: Andantino Carcassi – Op.60, No.1: Allegro Carcassi – Op.60, No.2: Moderato Expressivo Carcassi – Op.60, No.6: Moderato Carcassi – Op.60, No.7: Allegro Aguado – Estudio in A Minor Sor – Op.31, No.1: Andante Sor – Op.31, No.3: Allegro Moderato Sor – Op.35, No.1: Andante Sor – Op.35, No.2: Andantino Sor- Op.35, No.3: Larghetto Sor- Op.35 ..read more