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Flamenco guitars and strings

Need a special type of guitar?

The simple answer is No! For a beginner, any (Nylon strings) classical guitar will do the job.

That said, there are two points of confusion that is worth mentioning. It may seem obvious to most people, but I'm here to tell that are not obvious to everyone.

1) A steel-string guitar that is not appropriate. There was a time when certain styles Country and Western and jazz guitars were advertised as "Spanish guitars" for some unknown reason. (I think they have more or less the same way a classical, flamenco guitar). If you look hard enough you can even find some books of 1920, 30, and 40, which has music for the plectrum-style "guitar Spanish. The equation seems to be: Spanish flamenco music = = Let's play the Spanish guitar from my grandfather. Now, where do put the pins? Or something.

2) Another common misconception is that the classical guitar strings are steel. Outside are the same as their steel brothers but that is where the similarity ends. Classical guitar strings have many fine nylon threads woven into the copper coil. If you look closely you will see these chapters extending beyond the end of the rope.

3) The action is fairly low without producing excessive string buzz.

4) A solid wood top produces a tone better than a factory laminated wood guitar.

5) A perforated plate (golpador) needs to be attached on top of the guitar. Original instruments Flamenco already have these, but any repair shop or Luthier decent guitar can paste one for you. Right hand tapping techniques can certainly damage the guitar whether this protection does not exist.

6) Flamenco guitars are generally lighter in construction. I personally do not like heavy guitars. To my guitar should feel "easy" and comfortable. Heavy wood guitars like some classical guitars do not do it for me.

7) When I was learning I bought cheap guitars only. Mainly because I could not afford to pay $ 500 or more for a expensive hand made guitar by a respected luthier. That does not mean that a second hand factory flamenco guitar is not a good thing. For example, I think good beginner Yamaha classical guitars are better suited for Learning flamenco with a strike plate attached. I was pretty hard on my guitar, so I never precious instrument. When my guitar needed replacing, just visit the local shop second hand guitar and spend an hour trying different classical style guitars. A guitar does not have to be expensive, but just "Talk to me." What I mean is that you need to feel comfortable and have a strong tone.

One consideration that I think is important is whether chains to maintain a good tone, even if they are quite worn. This has more to do with the guitar strings themselves. So, trying old guitars in a thrift store is a good idea if you want a cheap beginners instrument. I would try with the first string worn. The problem is that many guitars sound excellent and all the bright shiny new chain belt, but quickly loses its tone after a few days.

Strings – What brand? What stress?

A brand of strings that fit a guitar can not converted to another. The best way to determine what is best for your guitar is through the experiment. Some popular brands are Savarez, La Bella, Augustine and D'Addario. If you are unsure about choosing the normal voltage stress.

Aging chain

1) the low strings, of course, wear as a result of contact with the fret wires. Before this wear gets too long, loosen the string and pull it through the hole in the saddle about a centimeter or less. The idea is to change the section used for to appear in the spaces between the frets when you tighten again.

2) The investment of the bass strings when they wear so that you end up with a section new sound on the hole.

3) Use a cloth dampened with lemon oil before and after play.

Brighten dull chains

1) The perspiration on the hands can obscure the resonance in the bass strings. If this happens, loosen the ropes and hit again.

2) Another method More radical is to remove the chain loosely with a cloth soaked in methylated spirits. Lift the chain a couple of inches at the 12th fret and let it slap to the Board fingers. This should loosen and shake a little dirt on the strings.

Changing channels

It is always a good idea to change the strings at once in order to maintain a constant tension in the neck and bridge. Tune each new string to concert pitch before removing the old below.