minorkey
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Too many instruments, too little time
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My main instrument is: hurting my fingers!
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Post by minorkey on Dec 20, 2017 14:15:57 GMT
I think my classical is spruce, tho thats pretty much irrelevant as its laminate
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minorkey
C.O.G.
Too many instruments, too little time
Posts: 2,992
My main instrument is: hurting my fingers!
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Post by minorkey on Dec 20, 2017 19:52:27 GMT
I think I'll leave the music to the pros. I don't have time or money for lessons and I don't read music very well.
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Post by jangarrack on Dec 24, 2017 9:49:31 GMT
I have had a classical guitar for 2 years but I hardly play it, its in a gig bag in the cupboard, thinking in fact of selling it. The problem is I lack the time or discipline to learn to play authentic classical music, so I feel that I shouldn't play it-its a classical guitar so one should play classical music on it or not at all. But is that true? Why do I feel that if I dont play in the classical style that I shouldn't have a classical guitar? Are there many on here that don't play classical music at all on their nylon strung guitar? I don't think you necessarily need to play classical to enjoy some of the benefits of a classical or even crossover nylon string guitars. I have an old Taylor nylon string guitar and love the nature and character of it as a contrast to my steel string guitars, in fact it will usually be the first guitar I pick up when I want to practice, work something out or just have an idle noodle. I find nylon strings can give a whole new dimension to some of the same old tunes and arrangements that I have played over and over again, the contrast also boosts my very limited creativity in naturally finding new phrases and different ways to play things. If you have the full width neck, it will also be great for helping with finger stretching exercises, making your steel string neck feel easier when you go back to it. I've not had time to comment on it yet but there is some great information and helpful resources in the jonnymosco New techniques blog thread. Funny thing is, I bought the guitar originally because it was a bargain that just came my way and I had it for quite a few years before I took much interest in it, I would not ever consider being without it now.
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minorkey
C.O.G.
Too many instruments, too little time
Posts: 2,992
My main instrument is: hurting my fingers!
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Post by minorkey on Dec 27, 2017 16:21:47 GMT
Funny thing is if I get a baritone uke I could easily replace that classical. Baritones are about 30" long and tuned DGBE, linear. They sound ideal!
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Post by scorpiodog on Dec 28, 2017 9:48:05 GMT
Funny thing is if I get a baritone uke I could easily replace that classical. Baritones are about 30" long and tuned DGBE, linear. They sound ideal! Then you will need a damn good one (the body is smaller so less resonant). You will also not have the bass notes. In fact, you lose nearly an octave. Fact is, guitars and ukes are very different instruments with analogous tuning. Owning a uke is not a substitute for owning a guitar. Either you need both, or you prefer a uke to a guitar. Either is fine. We are all different.
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minorkey
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Too many instruments, too little time
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My main instrument is: hurting my fingers!
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Post by minorkey on Dec 28, 2017 15:40:07 GMT
Well I got the baritone uke. It was strung reentrant so I got them to re-string it with a low D.
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