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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I never warm up before playing guitar.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

In general, I hate rules when it comes to playing guitar.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I don't start with scales or arpeggios; that's just not my style.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

When I began playing guitar, I practiced pieces by Giuliani, Sor, Carulli, and Carcassi because my teacher recommended them, and they form the basis of technique and tonality in classical music.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I chose to study with the best teacher in my city, who greatly inspired me and shared all his knowledge with me.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

Having no structure allows for more freedom, which can enhance musicality; I believe in just doing what you feel.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I started playing guitar because I was captivated by the sound in many Italian songs, especially those by Angelo Branduardi.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

The first classical music I heard was for orchestra and piano, as my mother played piano, and I loved chamber music, especially the guitar's role in it.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

Carlo Marchione and Aniello Desiderio were my biggest inspirations; they represent science and religion in music, respectively, and taught me to trust both aspects.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I use pieces to learn technique, but they also help in understanding music, allowing me to progress and play freely.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

My goal is for the guitar to be recognized and appreciated on all stages it deserves, which I believe is a shared goal across generations of guitarists.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

The classical guitar has immense potential that is often overlooked by those outside the guitar community, who tend to focus on the past rather than its capabilities.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

It's not that the guitar lacks the potential of the violin or cello; it's just that those instruments have more visibility and pieces written for them.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I dislike when people claim that it's impossible to achieve great things with classical guitar; it's only impossible for some guitarists.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I want the guitar to reach the top levels it deserves, as I have experienced many beautiful moments, including playing for the Italian president.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

Playing chamber music with Giuseppe Gibonni for the Italian president was a unique emotional experience, especially in the Cappella Paolina at Quirinale.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I choose the guitar with good strings, even if it's not a good guitar, because the feeling of what you have under your fingers makes all the difference.

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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.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I've been playing D'Addario strings since I started guitar, and even when I tried other brands, I never felt the same connection as I do with D'Addario.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

When I started as a D'Addario artist at 16, it was a great emotion to be associated with such quality strings.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I play D'Addario XT strings with a normal tension setup, using carbon for the second and third trebles and nylon for the first, sometimes switching to titanium for the first string.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

The feeling under my fingers with D'Addario strings is incomparable; when I try other guitars with different strings, I can't fully appreciate the guitar's sound.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I change my strings often, usually the day before concerts, because I love the sound of new strings, especially the basses and trebles.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

Before concerts, I always maintain the same style in my appearance and on my guitar, ensuring the strings are new, as old strings can ruin a performance.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

I use the D'Addario tuner for its efficiency and design, and I recommend D'Addario to my students because I truly believe in the products I use.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

My way of playing reflects my perspective on the guitar and its sound; it's essential to love the guitar for what it is and recognize its beauty and potential.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

Focus on developing a repertoire for solo guitar while also playing with others to understand how different instruments practice and develop, which can change your mindset as a musician.

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Carlotta Dalia

07/11/25

@ D'Addario and Co.

Classical guitarists often think of themselves as soloists, but it's important to engage in chamber music to discover your true potential as a musician.

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