Re: neck width of classical guitar vs. steel strung guitar
Learnwell expounded in news:d6803aa1-2ca0-4bf7-bca8-
087ec0236ccd@x36g2000prg.googlegroups.com:
>> The beginner is busy learning so many other things,
>> including reading standard notation that tone
>> is probably the least of his worries!
>
> Then, if the beginner is trying to learn to play the classical guitar
> well at even the earliest levels, he or she should probably find a new
> teacher.
This is obviously a statement of opinion, not a
given.
> Also, if taught properly
This idea of "properly" word is also also a good
candidate for discussion.
> from the foundational stages, the
> student will be able to play more repertoire more quickly and give
> better performances.
"Better" is another word that is ripe for abuse.
I understand what you are saying, but I have to
say that it sounds more to like "my way or the
highway". That is your choice of course, but I
just don't see it the that way.
> The hands tend to get in between what the brain
> wants to do and the music being heard. Train the hands to obey the
> brain!
Steel stringed guitars don't necessarily foil this.
In fact, IMO, it could lead to greater overal
flexibility being able to work both types.
> If the beginner just wants to 'hear the notes' then it does not really
> matter.
You're exagerating the point I was making.
> I do a demonstration at the beginning of the year for students and
> parents. You can imagine the situations in which parents will tell me,
> "It sounds fine, why didn't he get an 'A'?" I put the guitar in my lap
> and play one of the first tests entirely with my i finger and fret the
> notes with my elbow. Did you hear all of the notes in time? Of course
> you did. Have I learned anything about foundational technique that
> will support and propel me to the next level. Not at all, and in fact
> have gone backwards as I would have to unlearn what I learned.
So steel stringed students can use their elbows? Cool!
I missed out on those sessions.
> This extreme example illustrates what can occur in the subtle
> development of classical guitar technique which is quite complex.
I personally think you're making a mountain out of a
mole hill, or else you have perfectionist tendancies.
Anyway, as I see it, we're not going to agree.
YMMV.
Snark.
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