Written by Guest Blogger Laura Oltman: Lecturer in Music, Classical Guitar, Princeton University Co-Artistic Director, Lanciano International Guitar Seminar (www.lancianoguitar.com) What is the tempo and affect of the blues? Who dances a square dance or clogs and what are they wearing? Where are they dancing? If you are a U.S. citizen or resident, these […]
Read moreBoth the classical Dynacore, and the acoustic and electric NY Steel Hex Core Guitar Strings are relatively new products on the market and I recently got curious about how different these D’Addario strings’ cores were from previous cores. I found most of my answers with Steve Mucciolo, a D’Addario fretted product specialist. While many […]
Read moreThe Strings By Mail Blog is happy to share these brief thoughts about arranging, which may keep one evolving as an artist, written by the well established Classical Guitarist Mariette Stephenson, and to offer her fine guitar quartet arrangement of Motzart’s Overture to the Marriage of Figaro University of Toronto Guitar Ensemble (under Dr. Jeffrey […]
Read moreThere is one line of strings that can give your acoustic guitar the most diverse range of colors and responses possible. And make no mistake, there can be great rewards reaped when your instrument gives more to you and your audience. You may know what you are looking for, maybe it is a more brilliant […]
Read moreA healthy posture pays musical and physical dividends, so you can upgrade your playing experience by use of a guitar support. Initially, most players come to use of a guitar support to remediate back, neck, or shoulder discomfort or even pain. But more recently, players are realizing the advantage guitar supports bring to playing skills. […]
Read moreIrene Gomez ( edits J Wunsch) Recently, while reading the book “L’écriture du geste”, a conversation between pianist Cécile Gilly with French composer Pierre Boulez, I came across the subject of Tempo. In this book, Boulez explained how two composers of the Romantic period, Wagner and Berlioz, had completely different concepts of tempo when they […]
Read moreMy Struggle & How I Triumphed: Learning and Remembering the Notes on the Guitar – without the Struggle by Philip Glaser Editor’s note – Solid reading skills are the key to using the many fine available Etudes, these cards will jump start anyone’s efforts to establish excellent reading skills, as Philip’s story makes clear. I’m […]
Read moreMost players recognize how refreshing it is to learn new music, but it also is a key step towards better technique, which not as many players recognize. Improving performance technique is a process of combining knowledge and experience. It is a challenging process and even once a musician knows the correct details of mechanics one […]
Read moreCustom String Sets and Mixed Pre Packaged Sets Finding the right mix of guitar string tensions and materials can dramatically change the sound and response of your instrument. Understanding these combinations is key to unlocking your sound and improving playing comfort. Some manufacturers offer a variety of bass guitar string types and treble guitar string […]
Read moreNew options through Classic Tradition and Modern Innovation By John Wunsch Classical guitar string technology has seen considerable advances over the decades since Albert Augustine introduce the first nylon strings for guitar in 1947. The combination of today’s best technologies, with both modern and traditional string chemistry, gives us as players more options than some […]
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