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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. -
Do you know how guitars are made?
A quality elaboration is crucial in order to ensure the stability and durability in the guitar. The system which offers a better stability and durability in the elaboration of guitars, is named ‘Spanish heel’. -
Do your children feel comfortable playing the guitar?
In the case of the guitar, the beginning in the learning is decisive. Its features could make the difference, it could determine the continuity with the instrument or getting bored. -
The body of the guitar: The heart of a classical Spanish Guitar
There is a fact: every guitar sounds different. This difference is even more exaggerated in hand made Classical guitars. Every guitar made by a luthier is an individual work of art with its own personality, sound and soul. Two guitars made of the same wood and by the same luthier can have slightly different timbres or to a trained ear they can be identified as having very different timbres. -
Musikmesse Frankfurt. 7th-10th April 2016
There are only 2 months left to go to Frankfurt Musikmesse. Our team will be there to show you all the new products we have been developing. Come and…
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