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Antonio Hermosa Guitars

Antonio Hermosa is a manufacturer of classical and flamenco acoustic guitars. The instruments are attractively made, being based on traditional designs from the 19th century, while also incorporating modern advances that make them appealing to contemporary guitarists.
Guitar Types
Antonio Hermosa’s guitars fall into three categories: traditional classical models, flamenco guitars, and cutaway models featuring acoustic pickups. The range includes instruments with specialist features/designs, such as left-handed guitars, smaller bodies, and narrow fretboards.
Antonio Hermosa Classical Guitars
Hermosa’s classical guitar models are the largest part of the company’s …

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Be A Better Guitar Player With These Easy Tips

If you’re learning the guitar but aren’t making the kind of progress you’d like, you may be feeling discouraged. Don’t give up though – chances are you just need to make some minor changes in your approach and practice regime. Let’s look at some easy tips that can help you be a better guitar player.
1. Using a metronome
Do you normally practice with a metronome? If you don’t, you should make it a priority to start, as this will help you to develop excellent rhythmic precision …

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Guitar Training Directory – Online Guitar Lessons & Resources A-Z

This section aims to provide a comprehensive list of online guitar lesson courses, with some information about each one (and full reviews of those I’ve tried myself). Having most of the available options in one place like this will hopefully help those who want to learn to play the guitar online to save some research time.
As well as general lessons, the list also includes those programs which cover specialised playing techniques and styles, as well as learning aids like ear training courses, jam tracks …

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Guitar Practice Tips – Establishing A Guitar Practice Routine That Works For You

To be a successful guitarist, you’ll need to establish a guitar practice plan which works for you. All great guitarists practice regularly, and while there is no one best way to practice guitar that works for everybody, there are some common features that effective guitar practice schedules share. Let’s take a look at some things to consider to ensure you’re getting the most from your guitar practice routine.
It should be suited to the stage you’re at
First of all, you should practice things that are most …

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Choosing Between Guitar Tutors

If you’ve decided to take guitar lessons with a private teacher, you don’t want to just sign up with the first person you find. Instead, you should check out as many teachers as possible in your local area and only then make a decision about who is the best choice for you. Here are some of the things you should consider when deciding which guitar tutor to choose.
Price
Private guitar lessons can be expensive, and the more in demand the teacher is, the higher the price …

Intermediate & Advanced Guitar »

Play Guitar Better – 5 Tips For Improving Your Guitar Playing

Many people who are learning guitar and have already got a grip on the basics find that they reach a kind of plateau, and the rapid improvements that came so quickly during the early weeks and months of learning can stop. This can be a frustrating time, and it’s at this point that you may need to change your strategy in order to further improve your guitar playing.
Here are five tips that can help you on the path to becoming a better guitarist.
1. Learn …

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Online Guitar Instruction Is Not For Everyone – Here’s Why

Online guitar lessons are a very popular choice among people who want to learn the guitar from the comfort of their own home. There are many advantages to learning guitar online – in fact, you can read more about these in the article Why Choose Online Guitar Lessons? However, learning the guitar this way is not the best choice for everyone – read on to find out why.
1. Motivation Issues
First of all, you have to be very motivated to succeed as a self-taught guitarist. …