Classical guitar strings high tension vs. low tension

High tension strings feel “tighter” to play when fully tuned. They feel more rigid to the touch than medium and light tension strings. Higher tension strings are physically harder to press down against the fretboard than lower tension strings.

1. What is the difference between high tension and normal tension classical guitar strings?
2. Are Low tension better strings?
3. Can high tension strings damage guitar?
4. Are low tension strings easier?

What is the difference between high tension and normal tension classical guitar strings?

It follows that high tension strings are generally heavy strings, while normal and low tension are lighter strings. The three treble strings are commonly made of nylon, but can also be made of more dense fluorocarbon.

Are Low tension better strings?

Most players are familiar with the general principle that low tension gives more power and high tension gives more control. The lower tension strings stretch more during impact and thus store more energy. When the ball rebounds from the racquet, more energy is returned, so it leaves with a higher speed.

Can high tension strings damage guitar?

High tension nylon strings are usually flamenco strings and unlikely to cause serious damage, especially as Cordoba guitars have truss rods unlike many other classical guitars. As long as they're not made of metal, and you keep an eye out for any developing deformities in your guitar, I think that you'll be alright.

Are low tension strings easier?

In fact, by choosing strings of a much lighter tension, the instrument became much easier to play. ... It is like the difference between using a pencil with a hard or a soft core.