Learn classical guitar : how to get started ?

Learning classical guitar can be fun and rewarding (but not effortless !) if you follow this useful guide !

1) Learn classical guitar : choose your teacher, human or words - made ?

Certainly, the best way to learn the classical guitar is to learn it with a teacher.

Can't find any suitable teacher ?

Well, in this case, you have no choice : teach yourself using a classical guitar method. These books are often not just repertoires, but also a resource of knowledge in music theory. The pieces are increasing in difficulty as you progress in your learning.

Start from the first piece of the collection, be patient : you should be able both to handle it technically and like it. Don't get bored  of it too quick : it will worth your effort in the end ! (Listen to great guitar solos like "Usher Waltz" and dream that you play them ...)

Having said that, it should be noted that it's good to get pieces that challenge you a little bit. This makes you grow.

A third way of learning classical guitar is the internet : online training courses for classical guitar are available on the web, but I don’t think it’s the best way to learn the classical guitar...

And here comes step no 2 in the stairs you have to climb in order to be the guitarist you wanna become :

2) Learn classical guitar : start from the basics

Before starting to learn a masterpiece like Asturias ( I want to destroy everything around me when I play this piece ! :) ), you should  earn some basic  knowledge in musicology : solfege, musical terms,etc.

The notion of tempo : Learning the notion of tempo, be able to hear a piece’s tempo and play with the correct tempo is very important as well.

Again, you’ve got several choices : your guitar teacher can help you if he has some music theory knowledge, and is not a "by ear" musician, or ... OUR BLOG !!

           Indeed, even if it’s still under construction,  this blog is a good resource to learn classical guitar. 

Not convinced ? :(

Find some music theory books. A lot are available on the market.

You can also look for digital books : they’re called e-books ( for newbies in the Web xD ). İt’s much more practical to get an e-book than a real book because you download it.

3) Learn classical guitar : Be patient at first

As you begin learning classical guitar, it is a good idea to spend at least half of your practice time doing exercises. You’ll make great progress by processing this way.  Indeed, this will help you become more limber on the guitar. You’ll may get bored, but you have to persevere !

It’s the only way !!!

We’ll provide you a serie of exercises to improve your technique. Practise them every day, and you’ll gather what you sowed !           

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4) Learn classical guitar : classical guitar accessories  

You need them !!

Get a Metronome... : If you don't own a metronome, GET ONE! Learn to play slow and in time with it. This way you will form all the right reflexes.Two types of it are available : the electronic kind, and the mechanic one. Well, the mechanic one is in general more expensive, so the electronic one will be fine.

And a tuning fork : the tuning fork is a really good way to improve your ear sensitivity and recognition of the notes when you hear them. When you tune your guitar, make a first tuning with your fork, then check your tuning with an electronic tuner.

5) Learn classical guitar : other accessories

The foot stool : (Nothing to say on that !)

A guitar bag : there are several type of it. You’ve got the Gig - bags, the hardcases and the soft cases, same as the Gig-bag, but thinner.

The hardcase can be very heavy, specially if your guitar’s material is heavy. And the soft case doesn’t protect too much your guitar from shocks. So I advice you to get a GiG – bag : not so heavy and sufficiently proctective. Look for it in Google !

6) Learn the classical guitar : conclusion

Wigmore Hall, London ; 8 pm. Your smoking is a bit tight, you’re nervous : it’s your first concert, after all. At today’s program, masterpieces from Tarrega, Albeniz and Sagregas.

... You let ring the last notes of Recuerdos de la Alhambra and... you hear 2 000 pairs of hands slapping, acclaiming you. The next days, you check your bank account and see, with a malicious smile on the face, that there’s a 5 figure appearing. ETERNAL  FAME AND GLORY !!!

İs that a dream ?

Maybe not ! All depends on you. Practise hard, practise in peace and try to have fun after all !

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