I, like many other classical guitarists, did not start out on classical guitar. Instead, I decided to switch to classical guitar bit by bit, as I was drawn in by the challenges, possibilities, and beauty of the music.<\/p>\n
As a teenager, I was into heavy metal and southern rock. From there I transitioned into folk, bluegrass, and other acoustic styles–mainly strumming chords<\/a>. As I became more and more interested in fingerpicking<\/a>, I eventually came to learning classical guitar and never really went back.<\/p>\n If you are accustomed to playing some other style, and are interested in learning classical guitar, there are a few differences you should know about.<\/p>\n In addition to sitting in a funny position, playing with the right-hand fingers and using a nylon-string instrument, there are a few other differences that are worth noting.<\/p>\nThe Differences<\/h2>\n
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