Topmusicanswers
- Should I get a classical or flamenco guitar?
- Can you play flamenco on classical guitar?
- What is the difference between a flamenco guitar and a classical guitar?
- How difficult is flamenco guitar?
Should I get a classical or flamenco guitar?
Flamenco. Classical guitars generally have either a cedar or spruce top, with practically any type of back/side combination. ... On the other hand, flamenco guitars emphasize a much easier and faster playability, which is made possible by lowered action with almost no neck relief.
Can you play flamenco on classical guitar?
A Flamenco guitar has nylon strings, which makes it a lot closer in respect to a classical guitar. Nylon sounds more human and more intimate as compared to the bright and brilliant tone on the steel strings. You can absolutely play Flamenco on a classical guitar.
What is the difference between a flamenco guitar and a classical guitar?
Materials: Classical guitars are generally made with spruce or cedar tops and rosewood or mahogany backs and sides to enhance sustain. Flamenco guitars are generally made with spruce tops and cypress or sycamore for the backs and sides to enhance volume.
How difficult is flamenco guitar?
Yes, the flamenco guitar is incredibly difficult to master. There are members of the Foro (Ricardo and Grisha come to mind) who have mastered it. My flamenco guitar maetro and good friend, Paco de Malaga, who has spent a lifetime playing flamenco, has nothing but praise for Ricardo's playing.
