| Classical guitars (sometimes called Spanish guitars) | | | | should learn how to read formal music. Lots of |
| are acoustic guitars with six nylon strings and a | | | | classical music is written in the form of traditional |
| symmetrical body. Many styles of music can be | | | | sheet music as the individual notes are picked |
| played on a classical guitar, but the classical style | | | | instead of strumming the chords. For other styles, |
| is a unique style and has its own musical | | | | like rock, country or folk, you will probably just |
| repertoire. Classical guitar style is primarily created | | | | need to learn to read tabs. There is plenty of |
| by 'plucking' the string with finger tips and finger | | | | free classical guitar sheet music and acoustic |
| nails. A plectrum or pick is rarely used and | | | | guitar tabs available on the internet for practice. |
| strumming is only used for special effects. | | | | To start to learn to play classical guitar, you can |
| If you are a complete beginner to the guitar, a | | | | either find a teach or get a self-study course or |
| classical guitar is a good instrument to start with, | | | | guide. Guitar teachers will be able to give you |
| even if you don't want to play the classical style. | | | | personal attention, but private lessons for adults |
| Often the larger flat-top or steel string guitar is | | | | can be very expensive. Children may be able to |
| used by experienced players of country and rock | | | | get lessons at school if they are lucky enough to |
| acoustic guitar. However these are large | | | | attend a school with a music program. But you |
| instruments and more difficult for beginners to | | | | can get excellent results teaching yourself at |
| manage. The steel strings are also more difficult | | | | home with a guide or book. Like any other musical |
| for new guitarists to play. If you do want to play | | | | instruments, the most important thing when |
| the classical guitar style, you will still need to learn | | | | learning the guitar is practice and patience. |
| the basics of understanding the instrument, | | | | Learning any style of guitar is very rewarding and |
| learning chords and practicing picking and | | | | classical guitar is a beautiful and melodic style that |
| strumming techniques. | | | | will bring you and your listeners a great deal of |
| If you decide to learn classical guitar style, you | | | | pleasure. |