http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/228499 ... sections, should try to avoid excessive tension as they play. Tension causes pain, which in turn can cause lack of focus, and ultimately, mistakes. The following list presents the most common tension points for classical guitarists: - Hunching shoulders - Applying excess pressure of the right arm to the guitar (This common problem arises from trying too hard in order to control the right hand.) - Excessive tension in the muscles of the face and neck (The muscles around the mouth, the jaws, and the neck often tighten in sympathetically with those of the arms and hands,... en-us http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/208646 ... accent, articulation, phrasing, and fingering. Without attention to these details, practice on the classical guitar will soon become a chore, rather than a satisfying pursuit. An awkward left-hand change here, an unwanted bass note there, a missed note, an accent in the wrong place–all... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/216596 ... of put-downs that form inside of your head when you are experiencing a roadblock in your practice session, or perhaps after a mistake during a performance. Mental chatter often intrudes during practice, especially when you must perform a repetitive task which bores you, perhaps a scale... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/218216 ... difficult to achieve the balance of tension and relaxation that will ultimately lead to a better performance. Many classical guitarists, particularly those in beginning and intermediate levels, have little awareness of their bodies. For example, classical guitar students focus so intently on... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/284092 ... the basic classical guitar position would be feasible--and help players to achieve the highest degree of musicianship at their respective levels. As a guitar instructor, I welcome questions from students who seek innovative ways to achieve more on the classical guitar. Their questions demonstrate... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/222221 ... a Seat Choose an armless chair that will allow your legs to hold a correct position comfortably. Your thighs should align with the floor at a parallel angle, but slightly inclined, your knees higher than your hip joint. This position will help you balance your guitar in a secure position.... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/51699 ... permanent damage. As well as this, never tune the string more than a tone above its normal pitch. You can tune it a little sharp (for example, one semitone above normal concert pitch) as this can make the guitar a little ‘brighter’ to play. Tune it any higher and you risk breakage. Never put... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/145412 ... results. It doesn't help that classical music as a whole conjures up images of snobbish people that aren't very interested in letting someone in their private circles. Well, it's not like that at all. Learning classical guitar can be fun and rewarding if you keep in mind the things we... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/215113 ... audiences. A stellar operatic tenor makes his living by producing tones that send fans into shivers of ecstasy. If his voice were hoarse or scratchy, he would never inspire his listeners. Good tone production is what sets apart the average singer from the virtuoso. Similarly, a skilled... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/327782 ... classical/ Spanish nylon string guitar compared to a steel strung acoustic. They are both acoustic but what's the better choice for your needs? Here I examine the differences between the 2 types. Classical/ Spanish Guitar Since the nylon strings are quite a lot simpler to push down on to the... http://www.bharatbhasha.net/entertainment.php/43808 ... of ‘normal’ practice, or just goofing about. Many people are discouraged when they are told how much time they must put into practice. The truth is, you don’t have to practice all the time to be a good guitarist. (I’m not saying you shouldn’t have time to goof off and play around. But if you... Copyright 2009 bharatbhasha.net - All Rights Reserved.