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Excellent, useful tips. I more or less had to stop playing because I work full time and unfortunately became a full time caregiver, so my only available was at night just before bed. I bought a Hush-I and Hush-X but though very good, they just don't feel the same as my favorite acoustics. But now, sponge and sock (and practicing quietly) to the rescue! Thank you! (I love the practical lessons and reserved enthusiasm. Maybe some day I'll have time for lessons.)
Strong agree on getting a silent/travel guitar for quiet practice if budget allows. I bought one of the Yamaha ones when I lived in a dorm and it was fantastic as I don't like people hearing me practice, and I'm sure it would annoy them to hear me as well considering how thin the walls were.
So interesting! This conversation happened a few nights ago when I was changing a string on my girlfriend's guitar. I brought up the topic, mentioning I was going to buy a string mute for the classical and one for electric, for different reasons. My daughter and girlfriend simultaneously asked me why. I explained that, in my opinion, the timbre they (bridge mute) produce can be very unique, and when positioned properly, can inspire new articulations. Conversely related to this video post, they stated that they prefer reading and sleeping when they hear me practicing on the classical. The only thing they do not prefer is when I practice uptempo bebop with backing tracks. Oops, 😬 I was playing Countdown, Confirmation, and Donna Lee with looping backing tracks for over 4 hours last night. They emphasized the bebop jab by agreeing that it's easier to fall asleep to Deadmau5. I can't say that I disagree. I'll have to arrange some Deadmau5 for solo guitar and test it out one quiet evening, when not a creature is stirring, except for the mau5. Different worlds perhaps. Cheers
He says you dont wanna stick like a comforter in there. 😂 great video as always and thanks for the advice, I'll stick with smaller towel or maybe the sponge idea you mentioned.
Hi there, it's Zak from the CGS support team. All of the travel or "silent" guitars are great. Experimenting is required to discover how to best sit with the instrument. Once we figure that out, they are wonderful instruments to practice on. If you are looking for tips on posture and sitting with the guitar, here's a free article that will help - www.classicalguitarshed.com/how-to-hold-a-guitar/
