classical guitar

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classical
adjective
uk
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl/
traditional in style or form, or based on methods developed over a long period of time, and considered to be of ...
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guitar
noun[C]
uk
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/us
/ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a musical instrument, usually made of wood, with six strings and a long neck, played with the fingers or ...
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(Definition ofclassicalandguitarfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The instrument is about 3/4 the size of a standardclassicalguitar.
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At a casual glance, it is similar to the everydayclassicalguitar, but larger and typically strung with five double steel strings.
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The first step he made towards his professional music life was when he began takingclassicalguitarlessons in primary school.
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For a larger list of composers who have written for the solo guitar, see the list of composers for theclassicalguitar.
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It is considered one of the most influential works written in the twentieth century for theclassicalguitar.
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He also brought his knowledge and technique ofclassicalguitarto the table, composing three short solo tracks and interludes for the songs.
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She started out inclassicalguitar, but at about age 17 became a street musician and dropped out of high school.
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With theclassicalguitar, the whole range of sounds is covered.
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His father taught him the rudiments ofclassicalguitarat age seven.
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I played piano as a kid and took someclassicalguitarlessons as a teenager.
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The position of the right hand can be used to influence the tone of the sound produced by aclassicalguitar.
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He was trained inclassicalguitarfor ten years.
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Their ability to combine extreme sub-genres of metal with hard rock andclassicalguitarhave led them to become a recognizable force.
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He did extensive research into the history ofclassicalguitarand the ukulele, writing numerous essays.
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In 1985, he graduated from music school with a specialization inclassicalguitar.
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In the winter of 1995-96 he enrolled in music school, studyingclassicalguitar.
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The opening segment was played on a nylon-stringclassicalguitar, while the live versions were played on an electric guitar.
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Behrend was also renowned as a teacher forclassicalguitar.
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As he progressed, he gravitated to theclassicalguitar; the only music he was exposed to as a child.
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He started playingclassicalguitarat the age of four, performing in public just a year later.
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