classical guitar

Can you not hear the stark differences between $200, $2,000, $20,000, and $200,000 guitars?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPY9Mxg3OJQ   Brandon Acker importance of characteristics — Playability – not fighting the player Timbre Resonance Projection (un-trapped) Sustain – all fundamental, no overtone, coloration   Notes on guitars and price points — $200 guitar – overbuilt inside for abuse, cheap laminated top.  Sound is trapped, no colored overtones. $2k guitar – solid top but … Read more

Classical guitar is NOT boring: Marina Alexandra

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Asd813Gcns   Marina Alexandra is an accomplished classical guitarist known for her technical skill, expressive playing, and contributions to the classical guitar community. Though specific biographical details about her might need to be more widely known, she has made a name for herself through performances, teaching, and her efforts to promote classical guitar music. ### … Read more

Classical Guitar Innovator: Eliot Fisk

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Guitarist Eliot Fisk plays Bach, Sor and Tarrega and talks about his special relationship with guitar legend Andres Segovia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ySbsr5PsNY   Eliot Fisk is celebrated as one of the most innovative and influential classical guitarists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Born on August 10, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fisk has made significant … Read more

Jubing Kristianto – Six String Happiness

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Jubing Kristianto is four times national winner of “Yamaha Festival Gitar Indonesia” (1987, 1992, 1994, and 1995). He’s also a recipient of Distinguished Award at “Yamaha South-East Asia Guitar Festival” in 1984. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNsyVIdOewM   Jubing Kristianto is an acclaimed classical guitarist from Indonesia, known for his expressive performances and diverse repertoire that spans from classical … Read more