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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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5 Ways to stop finger noise “squeaks” on guitar

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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

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

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

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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Borbála Seres

08/29/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The classical guitar allows us to shape the sound while it fades, adding various tone colors.

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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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Łukasz Kuropaczewski

10/27/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The smaller the movement, the more precise it will be when playing guitar, so I focus on minimizing my finger movements.

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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.

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Stephen Goss

09/22/19

@ tonebase Guitar

Amplification is crucial for guitar performances with orchestras, as it allows the guitar to blend well with the larger ensemble without losing its character.

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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.