Unfinished string instruments for Indian classical music are seen at a workshop on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, on Feb. 11, 2020. Many string instruments in Indian classical music feature portions ...

Like many players of a certain age, my first guitar was a nylon-string. I don’t think it had a brand name, but it was definitely a cheapo. I’d caught the rock ’n’ roll bug much earlier, which meant ...

A classical isn't just some variant of a regular acoustic guitar, it's very much its own instrument, with a unique feel, sound, and required playing style. Whether you're new to classical, or you're ...

Part of How To Classical. Why does the oboe tune the orchestra? Why does the orchestra sit the way it does? What does rosin actually do to a violin bow? If you find the traditions of the classical ...

Acoustic and classical guitars look very similar, both made of wood, both with six strings, and both with the familiar guitar shape with a curved body and long neck. But there are key differences that ...

We pit steel-string guitars head-to-head with their nylon-string counterparts. What are the main differences, and which is best for you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

UK band Clean Bandit are introducing works by the likes of Mozart and Shostakovich to young audiences with their blend of electronic beats and classical strings. The notion of mixing classical ...

When you’re a kid, playing in the high school orchestra and feeling disconnected from the popular zeitgeist means any music that incorporates classical instruments is something to be celebrated. And ...