If you’re just starting your music journey, choosing the right instrument can make all the difference in your progress and enjoyment. The classical guitar, with its rich history and versatile sound, offers a unique set of benefits for beginners. Whether you’re drawn to its soothing tones or the fact that the design better facilitates the […]
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As a guitar player, you know how important it is to have a comfortable playing experience. Your guitar strings are a crucial part of that equation. Strings that are too stiff or rough can cause finger pain and fatigue, making it difficult to play for long stretches. Investing in a set of smooth, flexible strings […]
Read moreRestringing a classical guitar involves removing the old strings and installing a new set. This important maintenance task should be performed periodically to keep the guitar sounding its best and a player’s touch and expression most consistent. Old strings can distort and even corrode over time, affecting tuning stability, response, and tone. Stringing a classical […]
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Guitarists have been using guitar slides for over a century to produce crying, wailing sounds, chunky rhythms, and sweet, vocal-like tones. These little tubes of glass, metal or ceramic that slide onto your finger open up a whole new world of sounds and techniques on both acoustic and electric guitars. As you’ll soon find out, […]
Read moreby Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome We at Strings By Mail are proud to be able to share this excellent new article by our good friend Frank and his collaborator Heather. Here are some of Frank’s many fine products currently available at Strings By Mail. ~John Wunsch For guitarists, transcribing Bach’s works that originally were […]
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 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 moreThis article is about some ideas that developed before I was the owner of Strings By Mail. They helped some of my students at the Interlochen Arts Academy to stay inspired about practicing during those times when they might not be inspired enough to pick up the instrument for the usual reason of practicing to […]
Read moreOn how I came to write Guitar Academy… -by Richard Corr Guitar Academy In my early years of teaching guitar, I became familiar with most of the available methods. I went from one to another, hoping to find a method that covered all the important areas, one that I could confidently recommend to my students. […]
Read moreIntroduction by John Wunsch – owner of Strings By Mail Suzuki guitar programs have become an integral part of the ascendance of Classical Guitar and I have personally witnessed the positive impact Suzuki has had for my nieces as young musicians. I am gratified to be able to say that the Strings By Mail line […]
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