Classical Guitar

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There's a big difference that confuses people alot. It's the fact that classical guitar is way different to flamenco guitar. Even though they look the same.

I would start with Rodrigo y Gabriela. They're a couple who started out buskin' on the streets. They're known for covering Metallica (Orion) and Stairway To Heaven.

Also the guy used to be a metal player so he's got some technique going there.

Songs to check:
- Tamacun
- Ottoman live with master of puppets intro
- etc ...

Pic related, acoustic masterrace

Just listen to the classic pieces by Tarrega, Sor, Barrios and famous transcriptions of Bach and Albeniz played by the greats: Bream, Segovia, Williams etc. From there you'll soon discover your preferred composers and interpreters and you can then delve more deeply that way.

Do you play by the way? I don't think I've ever spoke to someone who has a particular love for the classical guitar and its music other than those who play the instrument, which is a shame really. I find guitar pieces so much more emotive than other classical works, probably because the instrument lends itself to simplicity, and thus pieces are driven by melody above all else.

>>73455215

Williams and Segovia, Braem are some great examples. All shit aside, what do you make of my assumption that people confuse classical guitar with flamenco, latin style music?

Dowland

>>73455215
Dad grew up with a beat-up classical guitar, but never learned much. When I started taking to music he told me I should take it, so for a while I've been trying to do my own thing with it. Newer Bossa Nova stuff really hit me, but only recently have I started tracing back. Thanks for the suggestions, these are great

J-C. Debussy - Clair de Lune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFLPdxdvEXk
J-C. Debussy - Arabesque no. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7udClrQtmws
J. S. Bach - Cello Suite no. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGipFrts650
A. Pärt - Für Alina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eseUe93oAUg
E. Satie - Gymnopedie no. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSO-uZKrZus
E. Satie - Gnossienne no. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTi8VcKpWcQ
L. van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata (1st mov.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFenfpuI8-8
L. van Beethoven - Sonata Pathetique (2nd mov.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MHNmLPTub8
F. Schubert - Ständchen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjmWCqAZRpM
W. A. Mozart - Rondo alla Turca https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26HLgXWF-Co
E. Granados - Spanish Dance no. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=310r2AOr0Lw
N. Paganini - Caprice 24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98y0Q7nLGWk
F. Chopin - Op. 9, no. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOhfSpaedzU
F. Chopin - Op. Posth, No. 20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utwHSylN47I

F. Tárrega - Capricho Árabe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06GVrYP6NKs
H. Villa-Lobos - Prelúdio no. 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXkDWaTr18Q
S. Myers - Cavatina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEO0OzAw_44
L. Brouwer - Un Dia de Noviembre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v36l7eVXvZc
F. Tárrega - Lágrima https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jot7Q9n7L9U
R. Dyens - Tango en Skai https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI55KAtSdSc
D. Reis - Se Ela Perguntar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-rc_9wvrhw
J. Pernambuco - Sons de Carrilhões https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDzekDP4IKI
E. Nazareth - Odeon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Lmpim5lG4
I. Albeniz - Asturias - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7vOb7GNBg
F. Tárrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHNOUPmkFlI
A. Barrios - La Catedral https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGwvXCYgiuU
R. Willis - Serenata del Mar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN9P3YyX-Co
S. L. Weiss - Passacaglia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXma1J9uoAY
F. Sor - B-minor Study https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2QHaYnmsCw

what about books? do you guys have any favorites to start building a repertoire of classical guitar?

>>73455974
Are you planning on hiring a teacher? There's a free alternative if you sign up for Classical Guitar Delcamp's forum, but it's usually a good idea to hire a teacher who can give you immediate feedback on technique.

In either case, you'll have access to skill-appropriate sheet music.

>>73456162
definitely not planning on hiring a teacher. couldn't even spend 15$ on a book at guitar center yesterday. I've been playing for ~5 years do you think I'd pick up bad habits learning by myself? I did have a teacher for a year when I started

>>73456205
>do you think I'd pick up bad habits learning by myself?
Most likely. Try the free lessons on that message board. IIRC, you'll receive feedback as well.

>>73453913
I learned classical for almost 10 years, haven't touched it for about half a year, I will try to get back to it. I started with the books that were meant for students, compilations of sheet music with raising difficulty, so you would get through a book in about a year. I also had one that ranged from really basic stuff to legit conciertos. Just look around in music shops or the internet, you are bound to find something. Also think about growing nails, it's probably the most efficient style of playing, but can be annoying in everyday life. Don't expect to play Danza Paraguaya after a month and be patient, you'll get it eventually.

>>73456327
Would you share why you stopped? 10 years is a big investment.

>>73456347
Well, I was a bit over dramatic, I stopped with classical guitar, but I play electric guitar everyday at least for an hour or two. I stopped with the classical for two reasons, firstly, I just enjoy jazz/fusion stuff more and secondly, nylon string guitar is rather incompatible with a lot of other instruments because it's simply too quiet and I really enjoy jamming and gigging with more people. Of course you can be a part of a classical guitar orchestra, but the repertoire is somewhat limited. It's a great instrument to play for yourself though and I've never regretted my investment.

>>73456492
Interesting. It's the main instrument where I live and it's played plugged in in group contexts. It's true that it's too quiet by itself, though I also find acoustic guitars quiet except for the percussive sound of picks against steel strings.

>>73456583
Cool, are you from Spain or South America? Just one thought for further conversation, in my opinion, there is an artificial wall between rock/metal and to some extent jazz guitar and acoustic guitar on the other side, it's a shame that these two sides aren't more connected. I understand that someone who listents to Pantera may not be interested in Tarrega and vice versa, but they could both benefit from each other, if not with music ideas, then at least in technique, but sadly I really don't see a way to change this.

>>73456852
Brazil. Yeah, I agree with you. I believe most people don't realize that different genres and, to a lesser extent, innovative music within a genre often need a change in mindset to be appreciated for what they are. If you, as a hard rocker, expect the catharsis from a screaming chorus when you approach jazz for the first time, which may very well be the case if that's the release you always seek in music, you'll be disappointed.

This kind of locked-in mindset is the reason behind a lot of genre bashing.

Post some more stuff pls

>>73457852
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4uZ9J402U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U8TjDsnVcE

>>73457852
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frq70agiADY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlmmaqWrUUU

>>73457852
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpqbbmJ42yU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPIRpI0GtDc

>>73457961
>>73458064
>>73458111
I kinda wanted more classical stuff but this is good too thanks anon

>>73458128
Oh, ok.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_smqaAwleQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s08GD_o1a60&list=PL7A74AD07BBFBF244

>>73458128
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb33Bsyt7N4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6B75wkof5k

>>73458128
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4QrJc3VQDo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un9sXWWuChU

>>73456327
OP here, thank you very much! I can't imagine having that kind of dedication, it's cool to hear that you're jamming in different styles now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJaXP49YQ5s
Lute, often played on the guitar, tho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7vLOjzG4no

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>>73454072
>asks for classical guitar
>get reccomended flamenco-pop band that covers rock music