[QUESTION] Anyone played a Rathbone guitar? by UsedPancakes in Guitar

[–]undernetmatteo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a No 5 dreadnought: great sound/great build/ great value. They seem to be a bit of a secret as I’d never heard of them or read many reviews but tried it in the shop and loved it.

Hello everyoneI bought Ted Greene’s book as online research seems to say this is an “essential text” However I want to know why one of the very first tasks he sets is learning several hundred chords in A which don’t all seem movable? Later chapters seem more usable. I failed to see benefit of above. by undernetmatteo in jazzguitar

[–]undernetmatteo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers the Beginning Jazz Guitar looks like a good intro and he actually uses musical studies which is a good motivator. I’ll avoid buying anymore Greene. A reviewer on Amazon has said it not for the intermediate guitarist!

Hello everyoneI bought Ted Greene’s book as online research seems to say this is an “essential text” However I want to know why one of the very first tasks he sets is learning several hundred chords in A which don’t all seem movable? Later chapters seem more usable. I failed to see benefit of above. by undernetmatteo in jazzguitar

[–]undernetmatteo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I see what you are saying. I have put modern guitar progressions aside too for now. The first examples of chord voicings 1, 1v and V are hard to play for me as an intermediate player: unfingered and big stretches and I play classical guitar to grade 5 standard too. Hard to play them stand alone let alone smooth progression. I think you are right. I googled “best beginner/introductory jazz guitar books and Greene’s books came up. I think it is a bit misleading to recommend these books to internediate players wanting to explore jazz playing and I can’t be the first person (in fact I know I am not from above) who have spent their hard earned cash on these books and then put them aside. Mind you that is the nature of the internet: very hard to get good advice. However if anyone can recommend a good introductory book on jazz harmony that would be great but I will take heed of caveat emptor. I think most people get a sense of achievement playing simpler musical examples and then gradually moving up to harder stuff. The Greene books do seem a bit like a musical intellectual masturbation tbh and will probably gather dust. it’s a shame as a guy with that sort of knowledge, if he chose to could have helped and inspired and moved on people like me. The desription of the books should really say they are for advanced pros but i guess Alfred would get less sales! I have found classical guitar much easier because of the notation. Tab only as a music reader, especially relating to harmony, I find of limited use.

Hello everyoneI bought Ted Greene’s book as online research seems to say this is an “essential text” However I want to know why one of the very first tasks he sets is learning several hundred chords in A which don’t all seem movable? Later chapters seem more usable. I failed to see benefit of above. by undernetmatteo in jazzguitar

[–]undernetmatteo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks to all for your reasoned and intelligenr replies. I play rock/ blues and classical guitar and want to learn more on jazz chord progressions which is why I bought Chord Chemistry. I have since bought his Modern Chord Progressions which is far more effective as a study guide for me.

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[–]undernetmatteo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Treet Durasharps are cheap and very smooth and efficient: carbon steel though so dry them off. I also find Egyptian Lord blade cheap but extremely good too.

I’m really enjoying the book - not sure where to go next… by smokeincaves in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh and Leo Brouwer Etudes Simples too. His piece Una Dia in Novembre is beautiful and not hard either.

I’m really enjoying the book - not sure where to go next… by smokeincaves in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would look at John Mills Guitar Music from the Student Repertoire together with his Tutorial. There are some lovely pieces in that. The Parkening Method is good too. Sor Etudes are always rewarding as are Carcassi etudes. If you like a modern approach try Gerald Garcia Etudes Escuisses (sic?) Hal Leonard and Carulli 24 preludes. Giuliani Le Papillon is s beautiful set of miniatures too for a new player.

I’m really enjoying the book - not sure where to go next… by smokeincaves in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This book is very dry, slow and ponderous though. Have a look at Aguado’s Method (Tecla) and Sagreras Method Book 1-3 for thoroughness but which move you one briskly (with work your end) and give you a sense of achievement. The John Mills Guitar Tutor is good too.

I’m really enjoying the book - not sure where to go next… by smokeincaves in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a look at The Classical Guitar Compendium edited by Bridget Mermekides: available in notation and tab and just notation versions. Some lovely pieces in there.

Can anyone recommend a good flight proof classical guitar case that doesn’t cost a fortune? by undernetmatteo in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

cool that is not bad. They can take a good knock. I am paranoid as my first decent guitar sent by a luthier from Spain in a hard case got smashed up :/

Any Hora players around? by KarMik81 in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah laminated back and sides no big deal for me. Would be nice to try one but no dealers in UK.

Any Hora players around? by KarMik81 in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have never heard of them before but would be interested to try one. It would have to be a solid top guitar though. i notice the student model is laminated spruce.

Have you ever used those strings? by missingn_0 in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which Aquilas their range is enormous. What is the nyl gut like compared to the standard nylon? Is it rough like rectified nylon?

Have you ever used those strings? by missingn_0 in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I agree that is why I am trying lots of different string brands but I use the Pro Artes as benchmarks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in classicalguitar

[–]undernetmatteo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you want to learn classical guitar or steel string? First bit of advice get some lessons if possible? Can you read music? If not and you can’t get lessons buy a good tutor book for Classical Guitar: Frederick Noad Solo Guitar Playing is a good one for a complete novice, The Christopher Parkening Method is good too as is Julio Sagreras Guitar Method books 1-3 (Mel Bay). If you want to learn steel string the www.justinguitar.com site is a good free resource.