I think classical guitar in general is harder to play than a steel string acoustic. The neck is wider and making certain chords can be difficult even for people with large fingers. Definitely takes longer to master
General consensus I've been getting is classical > acoustic. Personally I'll always favor the metal strings but it's been very nice reading everyone's responses and reasoning.
You should always play what you like personally, rather than what others say. Music is totally personal. Side point, general consensus should be based on broader market, not comment section, because the sample size is too small. It also can potentially have selection bias where people who prefer classical sound are more "eager" to "prove" that classical is better vs acoutice. Hence you end up seeing most comments favor classcial, whereas it may be totally the opposite on the broader market.
I like them both for their respective sounds. I like a steel string for strumming all 6, and alternate tunings. I like nylon string for finger picking bass and melody. Keep up the good work!
Very nice both of them, but I prefer the second one. It sounds better, and I don't know about you, but I am not very good at fingerpicking steel strings
When you have to pick one note over and over you should alternate fingers it will sound way smoother, Sometimes you can use a single finger for repeated notes to create a very even and consistent tone. Usually alternating plucking fingers is a better choice. As you can tel in this video your repeated notes are not smooth, they are stuttered
You’re not wrong from a technical perspective, and when this video was posted I very likely would have agreed. But I’ve come to the conclusion that, tho it comes at a cost of fluidity and speed, I much prefer the “stuttered” sound easily produced by a single finger. IMO it makes the note stand out more, the decision as of recently has been to purposefully train it. More percussive, less melodic-notes-flowing-into-one-another. Just my own preference :)
@@trevoreguitar you shouldn't train bad habits. You should learn how to properly play with a good technique before you can break the rules and apply your own stuff. Do you have a teacher?
@@tomekk.1889 Nope, and I never will have a teacher. I play guitar as a hobby, I'm not a concert performer. Just trying to have fun. I respectfully disagree with your stance on "The rules", I believe in any artform you are allowed to unapologetically interpose your own personality at any moment. We're both allowed our own opinions on the subject. And to better clarify, I do agree that for a classical guitarist, that would be the "correct" method of approach. I do not claim to be a classical guitarist.
I prefer the classical one, but I think it is not a fair comparison, because it sounds as if you're too careful with the steel strings. Do they hurt the fingers of your right hand when picking?
I don't think I'd changed the strings in about 8 months, I tend to let them get wayyyyyy too far past their prime. For instance, my current strings are on month 11, and it is absolutely as disgusting, rusty, and stiff as you'd imagine. That also causes a muted effect, roughly the same pressure was applied to both guitars
I have been trying to find it and failing, I'm sorry :( I want to say that it's a very small segment of La Campanella that someone tab'd which I'm playing at a complete off-tempo if that's any help.
at one point it did, nowadays a majority of my fingertips are calluses, along with my parts of my thumb, areas around my nails (on my right hand), etc.
Nah, look up someone like Tommy Emmanuel if you want prime example of acoustic. For classical you can just look up the piece (I’d recommend Caprichio Arabe or Asturias to start) and I’m sure there’s a billion covers of it on RUclips. At the highest level they share some aspects, and some similar skills but as styles the differences are easy to spot. Also nylon vs steel strings.
By definition, you're correct. An electric guitar that's played while not plugged in is also acoustic. However, by general consensus of the community, the distinction is clear- especially seeing as how the "folk" style acoustic is the most popular (and what it's often associated with). Also "Folk" vs "Classical" guitar would do worse in the algorithm.
if you use the literal definition yeah, if you're categorizing them then classical vs acoustic is the correct descriptor that's recognized by pretty much anyone within the "guitarist" community.
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Personally I love classical sway more than electric or acoustic. Way easier and it sounds better to play classical music on the classical guitar.
Classical guitar is considered the hardest to play
@@alluringskull2133 when
I think classical guitar in general is harder to play than a steel string acoustic. The neck is wider and making certain chords can be difficult even for people with large fingers. Definitely takes longer to master
@@deafbyhiphopi have a classical as my first guitar 😭 (ye ik 9 months ago)
@@xXPurplePizzaFNaFXxI want to start out. Which one do you suggest?
In classical guitar is like, you can put more feelings into it
i dont know why but acoustic just hits me right at the heart
Obviously it depends also on the type of music, but am I the only one who likes classical more for single notes, and likes acoustic more for chords?
General consensus I've been getting is classical > acoustic. Personally I'll always favor the metal strings but it's been very nice reading everyone's responses and reasoning.
What's the model of the classical guitar?
You should always play what you like personally, rather than what others say. Music is totally personal.
Side point, general consensus should be based on broader market, not comment section, because the sample size is too small. It also can potentially have selection bias where people who prefer classical sound are more "eager" to "prove" that classical is better vs acoutice. Hence you end up seeing most comments favor classcial, whereas it may be totally the opposite on the broader market.
The sound quality of steel feels more ethereal but I play classical because I like playing classical music and also nylon strings feel nice
I like them both for their respective sounds. I like a steel string for strumming all 6, and alternate tunings.
I like nylon string for finger picking bass and melody. Keep up the good work!
The CLASSICAL GUITAR, Of course!! It has a Richer, Deeper sound. That's WHY it's Made the way that it is, WIDER NECK NO crowding of fingers.
I have tragic news for you… my B string has snapped and I don’t know how to replace it, so the classical has remained put away for the past month :(
@@trevoreguitar how did it snap?
@@turnip1744 left in case for too long without down tuning
Very nice both of them, but I prefer the second one. It sounds better, and I don't know about you, but I am not very good at fingerpicking steel strings
That a jasmine? If it is, it was also my first guitar!
When you have to pick one note over and over you should alternate fingers it will sound way smoother,
Sometimes you can use a single finger for repeated notes to create a very even and consistent tone. Usually alternating plucking fingers is a better choice. As you can tel in this video your repeated notes are not smooth, they are stuttered
You’re not wrong from a technical perspective, and when this video was posted I very likely would have agreed. But I’ve come to the conclusion that, tho it comes at a cost of fluidity and speed, I much prefer the “stuttered” sound easily produced by a single finger. IMO it makes the note stand out more, the decision as of recently has been to purposefully train it. More percussive, less melodic-notes-flowing-into-one-another. Just my own preference :)
@@trevoreguitar you shouldn't train bad habits. You should learn how to properly play with a good technique before you can break the rules and apply your own stuff. Do you have a teacher?
@@tomekk.1889 Nope, and I never will have a teacher. I play guitar as a hobby, I'm not a concert performer. Just trying to have fun. I respectfully disagree with your stance on "The rules", I believe in any artform you are allowed to unapologetically interpose your own personality at any moment. We're both allowed our own opinions on the subject. And to better clarify, I do agree that for a classical guitarist, that would be the "correct" method of approach. I do not claim to be a classical guitarist.
@@trevoreguitar What's the model of the classical guitar?
@@kronosogluzeus No clue I'll check later
The song is la Campanella
Probably the easiest section from the piece, and I'm not sure if I played it even close to the correct tempo. But you are correct
@@trevoreguitar It’s was pretty close to the tempo. But still very impressive!!!
I prefer the classical one, but I think it is not a fair comparison, because it sounds as if you're too careful with the steel strings. Do they hurt the fingers of your right hand when picking?
I don't think I'd changed the strings in about 8 months, I tend to let them get wayyyyyy too far past their prime. For instance, my current strings are on month 11, and it is absolutely as disgusting, rusty, and stiff as you'd imagine. That also causes a muted effect, roughly the same pressure was applied to both guitars
nice, but please tune your classical guitar, especially the D string I think 😂
I was thinking the same thing
I really like this song ! Can you please write the name please ??
I have been trying to find it and failing, I'm sorry :( I want to say that it's a very small segment of La Campanella that someone tab'd which I'm playing at a complete off-tempo if that's any help.
@@trevoreguitar okay thank you for answering
Classical guitar I don’t like acoustic classical guitar sounds more better and they look so cool I have one at home
This sounds too much like stronghold background music 😂😂😂 but nice
Lmao yeah I could see it
@@trevoreguitar Is this La Campanella?
@@AS-vb8kr a very obscure section of it yes haha. good ear
Which one is the classical and which is the acoustic?
What is the song called?
What's the model of the classical guitar?
Keep going
Does that hurt your finger on a acoustic?
at one point it did, nowadays a majority of my fingertips are calluses, along with my parts of my thumb, areas around my nails (on my right hand), etc.
Song?
La campanella
Acoustic is steel or nylon ?
steel typically
@@trevoreguitar and the classical is nylon?
@@Flqmmable yup
I think classical guitar is way better and cooler I don’t like acoustic guitar tbh
Why does it sound like puerto rican music at the end
Is that a JJ45?
Acoustic and classical aren't the same?
Nah, look up someone like Tommy Emmanuel if you want prime example of acoustic. For classical you can just look up the piece (I’d recommend Caprichio Arabe or Asturias to start) and I’m sure there’s a billion covers of it on RUclips. At the highest level they share some aspects, and some similar skills but as styles the differences are easy to spot. Also nylon vs steel strings.
Both guitar are acoustics dude, one is classical the other one's a folk
By definition, you're correct. An electric guitar that's played while not plugged in is also acoustic. However, by general consensus of the community, the distinction is clear- especially seeing as how the "folk" style acoustic is the most popular (and what it's often associated with). Also "Folk" vs "Classical" guitar would do worse in the algorithm.
Both of those are acoustic guitars. Acoustic means it doesn't need an amp to play it
if you use the literal definition yeah, if you're categorizing them then classical vs acoustic is the correct descriptor that's recognized by pretty much anyone within the "guitarist" community.
Acoustic
It was best if you just spent all that money on getting a haircut 😂
Man, get that little under-lip beard and you can pass as Tom Waits