What do I need to start playing classical guitar?
DARTH VADAR asked:
I want to broaden my horizon when it comes to playing guitar and i’d like to know what i need to get started.
I want to broaden my horizon when it comes to playing guitar and i’d like to know what i need to get started.
A good teacher! Internet learning and figuring out stuff by yourself is great-but bad habits are difficult to loose. A good teacher will have ways of making seemingly difficult skills easy. This will save a lot of time and disappointment.
Weekly lessons are best-but to save time and money monthly lessons are a good second best.
Good luck.
Get a copy of ‘Solo guitar playing’ by Frederick Noad.
I learnt to play classical using this book and it teaches you to read sheet music too, which is very useful.
A guitar.
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I was going to leave it at that. But, seriously, a guitar, long nails on your picking hand, a good classical music teacher. It’s always good to have a basic understanding of the instrument before playing it so if you play guitar that helps, also research styles and stuff because that will help you a lot when trying to realise the sound of the piece.
Massive article on classical guitar here:
Also, listen to a lot of classical music, specifically classical guitar, it will again help you realise what you are playing and how to play it. Learn to read notation rather than tablature if you can’t already. It’s always an important thing to do, for any instrumentalist, even if they’re playing rock of metal etc.
Good luck and have fun.
-Sepiano
Essentials are
• A guitar
• Two hands, preferably 10 fingers
• The desire to learn
• A structured lesson plan
• A teacher
• Dedication to practice
First, Pick up a copy of “Music Theory” by Tom Kolb. Excellent book. You’ll really want this if you are play CLASSICAL guitar. Then of course have a guitar. Then, if you want to, you may grow long finger nails on your picking hand. And finally, you’ll want a foot stool for proper posture.
Two things — a classical guitar and a good teacher. Sure, you can learn it on your own but investing in a good teacher will keep your technique in check and keep you from developing bad habits. Plus, good fingernails.
Playing with the classical guitar might take more time, you need to have a guide in starting. You can ask someone who you think is a better player and some just search on the net for the tutorials and tips.