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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.

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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

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

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Łukasz Kuropaczewski

10/27/24

@ tonebase Guitar

Practicing slowly allows me to press the strings before I play, which helps avoid mistakes and ensures clarity in sound.

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Jorge Caballero

01/12/25

@ SiccasGuitars

I brighten the tone to enhance expressiveness and clarity, allowing the notes to be more easily inflected and understood.

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Classical Guitar Corner Cast

07/11/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

The speed of attack on the strings affects the legato feeling; a slower approach is gentler and helps maintain a smooth sound, while a faster approach can be more aggressive.

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Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

Playing notes on different strings presents a challenge in maintaining a consistent tone due to the different timbres of the strings.