"Beginners Forum" Invitation
I wonder if there are other newer classical guitarists who would like to discuss learning and repertoire. I am "technically" Grade 2 - which means I passed a Grade 1 examination, but I still feel so new to classical guitar.
My beginning questions for anyone willing to join in this discussion:
1. Did you complete the Tonebase Beginning Guitar course, part 1?
2. Did you take any examination(s)?
3, What's on your music stand? (sorry - stolen from Martin Z.)
4. What do you believe is your biggest challenge with classical guitar?
5. What piece(s) would you like to be playing in a year?
6. What guitar(s) are you playing right now?
7. What guitar would be your dream guitar?
Cheers! Michelle P.
36 replies
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Have you looked at the the SICCA line of classical guitars? They are in your price range and look promising in term of quality. They price is between 1000 and 2500 euros. I own a Hippner Hasuer 1939 model. Find the playability exceptional and the sound is clear and rich. A few flaws in the finish, but it is all about the sound. also own a Kenny Hill World Player guitar which is in mint condition and would sell for $1500. Check out luither made guitars by SICCA:
https://www.siccasguitars.com/search?q=sicca+luthier+guitars&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
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I am very pleased with my Siccas brand. It was about 2500 euros plus shipping. But, I had to pay a tariff here in the US! Ouch. To FedEx before they would deliver it. It has settled in very well. Tone is true. Wonderful playability. Interesting design with cedar AND spruce on the top. Sides and back are Wenga. Never heard of that before. But glad I made the purchase. It way outclasses my other instruments. . It has been a challenge to rediscover the instrument. Tonebase lessons have been very helpful. Slow and steady. And relax. Thanks for responding. .
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Im a beginner with nearly 4 terms up my belt. I am a mature aged student with very little music education behind me. I know how to read music but cant sight read very well so tend to play be ear. Consequently memorising pieces is essential for me.
I play a Cordoba C10 guitar (made in Spain) with cedar sound board, rosewood case and ebony fretboard. lt has a lovely mellow tone and Im enjoying the experience of playing it.
I live in Canberra (Australia's national capital) and I'm currently learning Spanish Romance to perform at the Street Theatre in mid July.
I recently watched the tonebase instruction video for Spanish Romance which has accelerated my learning overnight! I have just about perfected the barre chords in the E major section and now have the technique to be able to change chords rapidly. I still need to perfect the dynamics, technical aspects of fingering and consistency of my chord changes, but I am confident that I will have the piece up to speed well ahead of my deadline. So thank you for the opportunity to try out this site.