How does classical guitar playing differ from jazz guitar playing?
Neko-chan asked:
I am taking a guitar class next semester and have the option of classical and jazz guitar. I know that the obvious answer is that with the jazz guitar you would play mostly jazz. But what differences are there? Is it a different technique? Different focus? Is one harder than the other or are they just different?
I am taking a guitar class next semester and have the option of classical and jazz guitar. I know that the obvious answer is that with the jazz guitar you would play mostly jazz. But what differences are there? Is it a different technique? Different focus? Is one harder than the other or are they just different?
Everyone tells me that jazz is the hardest to learn on guitar. I don’t know why. A lot of people start out learning classical, then move to jazz. I think it really has to do with what interests you more. Or, if you like metal or rock, you might want to try classical, because there are a lot of neo-classical guitar players around nowadays. Adam D
Jazz and classical are very different styles of guitar.
1. Jazz tends to be based a lot on improvisational techniques. You should know all your scales, and some jazz theory. Classical is based on interpretation and reproduction of music that is already written. The music will be right in front of you for this style.
2. Different guitars. That’s a big one. You might want to see if you have a classical (not an acoustic, a classical) guitar. Many people don’t.
3. Complete different techniques. If you play with a pick- you should do Jazz. Classical guitar does not use a pick at all. EVER. It is all done with the fingers on your right hand. Also, most classical guitarists spend years learning correct right hand technique on guitar, it is not something you just pick up and know how to do.
4. Since I know a lot of theory, I say that classical guitar is harder than jazz. However, if you don’t know theory but do know how to read music, classical would be easier for you.
The moral of the story here, is that they are very different. It mostly depends on what type of music you like more. Jesus
I rather you take jazz guitar because its more special than the rest.I learned classical too and Much melodies uses acoustic rather classical. The term I use melodies refer to songs that people play. Classical is more on Symphony and really boring music from. For example if you listen closely, the song 21 guns, uses acoustic rather than classical.
jazz are much more soothing anyway. melodies are faster with more emotion.
p.s. I bet many people will take classical, so to be special choose jazz guitar. The looks of the jazz guitar is MUCH cooler.(he he the f holes xD) The Brainac