What is the difference between a dreadnought and folk style guitar?

May 7, 2010 by admin · 2 Comments
Filed under: R&B & Soul 
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Grey Ham asked:


I am looking to buy my first guitar and i have seen that there are these two styles. I was just wondering what is the difference, what is cheaper and what is better.

I have also heard that there are nylon and steel-stringed guitar…. what’s the difference there?

How do I buy my first guitar?

February 13, 2009 by admin · 5 Comments
Filed under: Performing Arts 
guitar
Ferdinand S asked:


ok I currently desire a hobby for playing the guitar so i choose an acoustic first… the electric when im experienced….

so…about the acoustic guitar..

what is the recommended brand for my first guitar?
what size should i buy for the guitar pick?
should i buy a guitar strap?
can you explain about the nylon or steel strings?
what about the concert pitch and the standard tuning?
is there an acoustic guitar that can have an amplifier?
what brand?
anything else should i say at the store clerk?

thanks!

How do you tune a guitar with and without a piano?

February 11, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
Filed under: Performing Arts 
guitar
Star♥2♥be♥ asked:


Anybody have any other tips for someone who is new to strings? I am familliar with instruments. I play flute, piano, saxophone and piccolo. I have an Esteban guitar and I’m wondering if you can play any genre with a western guitar? The strings are nylon but is it possible to change to steel too?
Also, Do western guitars have a different type of sound then a regular guitar? Does this mean I can play country or whatever and it wouldn’t be different? Is there a difference?