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XIIIth Alhambra International Guitar Competition
XIIIth Alhambra International Guitar Competition From 6th to 11th June will be held at the Palau de la Música the XIIIth edition of the Alhambra In… -
Ziricote and Sapelli in artisan guitars
Traditionally, artisan classical guitars were made of Palo Santo. However, artisan flamenco guitars were made of cypress, and later, of Palo Santo. -
A year without the poetic Babiloni's guitar
The "Guitarist Foundation Manuel Babiloni" is created one year after his loss, with the purpose of supporting the guitar and the music in general. -
The legend of the guitar. Daphne, Laurel
According to the legend, Apollo created the first guitar using this tree in memory of Daphne. -
The Spanish guitar in jazz, fingerstyle
Charlie Byrd, Baden Powel or Ralph Towner are some of the interpreters of jazz with the Spanish guitar. -
The guitar in the Cervantes’ work
Music has always been part of the Miguel de Cervantes’ work, and from Guitarras Alhambra, we recall the 400th anniversary of his demise. -
The position on guitar and health
The body-position on the guitar is crucial. Moreover, we must remember the importance of taking care of our body to avoid injuries. -
How should you amplify your guitar?
The most comfortable and optimal system to increase the sound of your guitar is by means of a pre-amplifier, also known as ‘prefix’. In Alhambra, we use the previous Fishman, good quality and result. -
Do you know how the Tarrega’s guitar was?
Since Antonio Torres established his innovations in Spanish guitars, they have undergone several evolutions to increase their performance, just as it has happened with the strings. -
FRANKFURT FAIR 2016, YOU CANNOT LOSE THE NEWS IN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
April, from 7TH to 10TH, Musikmesse 2016 will transform Frankfurt in the world music city for a few days. One of the most important fairs of musical … -
Rules of the XIIIth Alhambra Competition
The rules of the XIIIth Alhambra International Guitar Competition are already available and you can get them on our new website www.concursoalhambra… -
Do you know what kind of strings you can use on your guitar?
The number of types of strings increases progressively, and each guitarist has his own preferences, which are linked to the kind of guitar as well as the kind of music that he plays.
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