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Simon Powers

11/05/17

@ Classical Guitar Corner

Be mindful of finger placement on the fretboard; pressing too far back can cause buzzing and requires more energy to produce a clean sound, so aim to keep fingers close to the fret.

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5 Common Classical Guitar Mistakes

@ Classical Guitar Corner

5 Common Classical Guitar Mistakes

11/05/17

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