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Classical Guitar Corner Cast

10/03/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

It's important to remember that string noise is a natural part of playing the guitar, and the goal is to minimize it so the music can shine.

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5 Ways to stop finger noise “squeaks” on guitar

@ Classical Guitar Corner

5 Ways to stop finger noise “squeaks” on guitar

10/03/21

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Classical Guitar Corner Cast

10/03/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

String noise is part of playing the guitar, but we want to minimize it so it doesn't distract from the music.

Classical Guitar Corner Cast

10/03/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

The placement of your fingertips can impact string noise; try to avoid pressing down on the very tip of your finger to reduce squeaks.

Classical Guitar Corner Cast

10/03/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

Using polished or semi-polished strings can help reduce string noise while maintaining a bright sound, as they have a smoother surface.

Classical Guitar Corner Cast

10/03/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

The first technique to reduce string noise is 'lift and shift', where you lift your finger straight up instead of dragging it along the string when moving between notes.

Angel Romero

04/14/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The guitar should be positioned correctly to allow for smooth transitions between strings without excessive arm movement, which can reduce accuracy.

Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

The string acts as a filter between the player and the instrument; if both the player and the string are good, the only thing missing is the projection and resonance of the instrument, not the quality of the sound.

Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

When playing legato on one string, ensure the gap between both notes is as tiny as possible.

Classical Guitar Corner Cast

10/03/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

Re-fingering a passage can help reduce string noise by using different fingers for different notes, which minimizes the dragging effect.

Judicaël Perroy

09/30/18

@ tonebase Guitar

It's important to recognize that different styles of music, even if they don't align with classical guitar, can coexist without detracting from it.