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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
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01/29/2020 10:43 pm

You'e welcome!

Originally Posted by: walterg74Unfortunately I cannot use a strap with the acoustic. For extra info, it's a Cordoba C5 guitar.[/quote]

You can put a strap button on a classical guitar. But that is a somewhat extreme solution. A less invasion option is this special strap for classical guitar.

https://www.amazon.com/Levys-Leathers-M20JN-002-Classical-Guitar/dp/B00X5TGN68/

[quote=walterg74]Regarding pressure and all, it kind of leads into a different question I havem and wondering if it's the same answer "sort of":

How come unless we apply enough pressure on a string over a fret the sound either doesn't happen or buzzes, yet when I see videos of people who already know how to play, it seems as though they barely touch the strings to produce the notes? (nor noticeable on electric).

Yes, that's exactly because you eventually gain strength & dexterity & learn how to apply just enough pressure to get the job done. You can play with a heavy hand. But it's a surprisingly low amount of pressure that is actually required once you get to that level of skill. :)


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