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10 Golden Rules for taking care of your guitar
It's important to keep the guitar in the best conditions to ensure its durability. Here we show some basic rules to care for it -
When you enter into the 6 string world it is very probable that you will start with an acoustic guitar. If you are just starting to strum or if you are a grizzled veteran, the options available can be overwhelming. Here we give you the key advice you need to buy a beginner guitar or something a bit more exotic. -
Grandes momentos de la guitarra clásica en la historia del cine
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¿Tocar la guitarra durante un viaje? Cómo transportarla
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Classical guitars: many different types
The flamenco guitar is one of the true symbols of the guitar world: passion, virtuosity and a sound all of its own. Classical guitars are normally smaller than most folk/acoustic guitars. The sound is more percussive and the size makes it a great starting point for youngsters. -
Libros para aprender a tocar la guitarra
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Essential accessories for your guitar
Pick You can choose to play with a pick or to play in the classical style with just your fingers and finger nails. When buying a pick, it is generally better to buy as thin as possible. If you are going to be playing in a more single note style rather than strumming it is better to buy a medium thickness pick as you will really be able to twang the string and get a very singular sound for the note you are playing. -
Narciso Yepes, un gran intérprete de la guitarra española
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Parts of a guitar: Get to know your instrument
Headstock This is the head of the guitar. On the headstock you may see 6 or 12 tuners and tuning nuts depending on if it is a 6 string guitar or a 12 string guitar. Take good care of your headstock, this is where you will spend a lot of time tuning your guitar to get the sound you want. Many headstocks have manufacturer logos and intricate details to show the heritage of the guitar. -
La música para guitarra potencia el bienestar
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No todo es tocar la guitarra: los orígenes del laúd
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What’s the correct posture for playing the guitar?
Making progress when learning to play the guitar depends on paying attention to details like the posture we have when holding the classical guitar. With time we develop our own style, but at the beginning it’s better to follow some technical advice.
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