Re: neck width of classical guitar vs. steel strung guitar
"Learnwell" <learnwell08@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Jul 19, 6:34 am, Charmed Snark <sn...@cogeco.ca> wrote:
> Learnwell expounded in news:8cc19561-da28-4bdc-8e09-3bf30e524842
> @m73g2000hsh.googlegroups.com:
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> >> I stubbornly stuck to my steel string guitar for a long time, while
> >> learning classical material. I finally broke down one day and bought
> >> a classical guitar and that made it much easier to play because
> >> of the wider neck.
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> > Yep, that is why I refuse to teach students on a steel string. Come to
> > your second lesson with one and I'll tell you to not even bother
> > coming to your third if you don't have a classical. It seems
> > reasonable to students (why not, it is a guitar), but you found out
> > why it is not.
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> I think that is a bit harsh for a teaching policy. You can get up to a
> certain point in classical training without it being a major issue. For
> me it started to make sense to switch at the Grade 3 Conservatory level.
> Prior to that, you are in such basic material that I would argue that it
> shouldn't be an issue.
>
> Snark
> ** Posted fromhttp://www.teranews.com**
Foundational technique is perhaps the most misunderstood and neglected
area of the development of a classical guitarist. Many shortcomings
later on can be traced to this. Use the right instrument. You wouldn't
teach trumpet on a piano.
Since I am familiar with both nylon and steel string guitar I do not blame
you. I do not know you well enough to judge you in particular. I am only a
casual acquaintance.
Bob
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