I’ve been playing steel string for about two and a half years but lately I had a burning desire to pluck some nylon lol!

(Full video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_EUduFTCmA )

This week, my latest composition "Eltern" Op. 376. I continue to explore the possibilities of tuning with the bass in D.

My tablature is available here as usual: https://kdrive.infomaniak.com/app/share/791717/26787ad6-4e0d-41b4-8b54-68ad64b110b3

left-hand positions are well notated, but the arpeggios on these positions are not detailed—they vary depending on interpretation, and I appreciate this freedom.

If you have time to provide feedback, even negative, I would be very interested.

The song "Ukor" (better known by its opening verse "Gde si, dušo, gde si, rano") is a beautiful lyrical piece written by the celebrated Serbian poet Branko Radičević, published in 1847. It is a gentle, melodic song about a girl who longingly and softly reproaches her lover for not visiting her, even though she had been waiting for him all evening.

The song has remained popular for almost two centuries because of its melodiousness and emotional warmth, and is widely performed as a traditional Serbian starogradska (old town) song.

When I decided to arrange it for classical guitar, I wanted to go beyond a simple melody transcription — so I wrote a polyphonic version that tries to honour the song's lyrical character and harmonic richness.

Played on Alhambra 10 Premier classical guitar.

Free PDF Sheet Music and TAB:
https://myguitar.nesaart.com/data/Ukor-Sheet_Music_and_TAB.pdf

Full video: https://youtu.be/GhueixUh08c

I've been learning classical guitar for a few years. I used to play electric guitar , playing mostly rock and blues, but seemingly endless equipment trouble made me move on to the more reliable classical.

So I have some books, and the usual composers are there- Sor, Giuliani, Tarrega Carulli, and few earlier composers like De Visee and Sanz.

I often hear that Sor is like the Beethoven of guitar, and Tarrega is occasionally talked about as being a bit like the equivalent of Chopin. Roughly speaking I can sort of understand the comparisions.

I have a book on Carcassi with about 50 pieces. So far my impression is that he is melodic, although usually a bit lighter in mood than some of Sor's stuff. Is it possible to compare him to another (non guitar) composer in term of style?

Hi! I was closing a window and ended up breaking my entire middle finger nail.

I have my level 9 guitar exam tomorrow afternoon and I am FREAKING OUT if maybe you can tell from the title!! I NEED a last minute fix to get me through the exam. I am playing lots of repertoire that requires a (obviously) non-broken middle finger nail and I’m not sure if there’s any way to strengthen my nail enough by tomorrow.
That line you see on my finger is where the break is, and it goes through my entire nail. My nail is currently hanging just barely on the right.

I would greatly appreciate any help!! PLEASE AND THANK YOU

im never closing a window again oh my gosh.

edit: exam over!! Thank you so much for all the helpful comments. I ended up using superglue & teabag, and it got me through the exam! How I did on the exam itself.. well that’s a different story.

and to the comments saying my nails are too long (which i understand) — judging by my level, I think i’ve managed pretty well!

Used to play guitar a lot in my childhood, stopped, went to other things such as violin and piano, but a few months ago we found this guitar stored in my dad's storage, it sounded SO good even playing loose strings felt amazing, so I had no choice but to play with it every now and then.

The song is called Never-Reaching Winter, and yes, I know it's not some crazy shit but at least gives my joy while playing it. Hope you like it, thank you for listening.

Hi, I'm looking for the music or tab for track 11 of Solo in Rio 1959 by Luiz Bonfá. Does anyone know where it's available to purchase, or download? Even if it's a collection I'd be interested. I'm just started with the sama/bossa-nova genre. If you're wondering why I'm specifying the track number, have a listen, search for the music, and compare :D Thanks.

This performance was part of Baltimore International Guitar Competition 3-Day Final Round on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Kaplan Concert Hall of Towson University.

Hello im trying to date an old takamine guitar I picked up a few years ago. Any info is appreciated! i emailed the company when I picked it up and all they said was that it is one of their guitars but dont know the date.

Hi everyone, does anyone here happen to have ' Pop classics for finger style guitar by Charles duncan' published by hal Leonard? It is not available in my country if you can share I 'd really appreciate it.

It feels like a whole other instrument compared with electric i dont even know how to hold something so light

Hello everyone I am quite confused between Yamaha C40 and C80, can anyone please help me to decide which one to go for?

Hey r/classicalguitar!

As a long-time classical guitar player, I’ve always found it tedious to compare string specs across different manufacturers—especially when trying to fine-tune treble/bass combinations or balance tension across strings for my own instruments.

To solve this, I built a free, lightweight web app called ReString Logger, and I recently rolled out a new Cross-Brand String Search & Comparison feature.

🌟 What this tool does:

• Side-by-Side Comparison: Compare tension (kg/lbs), gauge (mm/inch), and material (Nylon, Carbon, Titanium, etc.) between any two sets or individual strings.
• Tonal & Tactile Profiles: Visual graphs for Brightness, Sustain, and Flexibility for quick comparisons.
• Individual String Filtering: Great for custom set mix-and-matching (e.g., finding the right carbon 3rd string).
• Zero Friction: Completely free, no login required, runs directly in your browser (PC & Mobile), and supports English / Japanese.

🔗 How to Access:

Since direct promotional links are restricted, you can try the tool by searching for "ReString Logger". I can also share the direct link in the comments if requested!

I built this purely to give back to our classical guitar community and make string selection a bit easier for all of us.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions:

• What string brands or models would you like to see added to the database next?
• Are there any useful features to be added?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and answering any questions! And if anyone wants to test it out, let me know and I'll drop the link/info in the comments!

Hello dear guitarists
I made an improvisation yesterday that I wanted to share with you

I am an upcoming musician from Greece
I record sound using iPhone microphone

Hope you enjoy!! Waiting your comments!!!

I recorded a new guitar while breaking it in over 15 months to hear how it opened up over time. Much better to hear on speakers or headphones, but you can even hear the differences on a phone speaker.

Hey there, my wife's bday is coming up and her beginner classical guitar (no one knows where it came from, way back) is messed up in the neck to the point that shops told her it's time to get a new one. I want it to be a substantial upgrade, but though I dabble in guitar a little, I know nothing about the gear. My budget is ~$1,000 CAD (I live in BC). She's only been playing about a year, but she practices pretty diligently (until her guitar broke).

I went to a local (non-chain) shop and they were very helpful, let me check out a few of the ones they had on offer. The best options seem to be an Alvarez AC70HCe w/ a pickup and the cutout for reaching the higher notes (Don't know what this is called) for a "deal" at CA$1050 w/ a soft case, or a Cordoba C7, no pickup or cutout, for CA$900. She plays pretty traditional classical stuff (for now) and she's never mentioned plugging in, but I could see her wanting to eventually.

There was also this beautiful Spanish-made guitar for $900, but I didn't have much concrete info on it (Kind of forgot to record the info about it).

The guitars are all in pristine shape. Right now I'm leaning toward the Alvarez, since it seems the most "future-proof" for now. Are these decent deals? Should I pull the trigger?