If you’re a beginner who isn’t sure to start when it comes to learning to play acoustic guitar, this article provides a guide. We don’t talk about all the specific techniques you need to learn here – that will be covered in a separate series of articles – but instead we’ll look at the [...]
The acoustic guitar’s construction and materials have a major influence on the sound, and the various woods used in guitar manufacture are carefully chosen for their functional properties.
There are conservation issues associated with the use of wood, and research has tried to identify cheaper, more acoustically consistent synthetic alternatives, although with limited success so far.
The [...]
Continue reading Classical Guitar Parts – How The Classical Guitar Is Constructed
The classical guitar has ancient origins, which are not fully understood, and has taken various forms throughout its evolution.
It may have developed within Europe, or have been introduced by the Arabs, and possible ancestors include the Ancient Greek kithara and various lutes from Mesopotamia, Anatolia and Egypt. In Europe, plucked lutes appeared in the [...]
Continue reading Classical Guitar History – A Brief Overview
