How to Play the Classical Guitar
First tune the guitar
An open string sounds like this
The six strings of the guitar are usually tuned to the following notes.
*Different tunings may be specified depending on the particular musical piece.
*Guitar notes are usually shown as one octave higher than the actual note.
Special tuning is quick and simple
Guitars must be tuned before they are played.
Tuning forks (a tool that produces an accurate A sound) used to be an essential tool for guitarists. These days however, guitarists usually use a tuner.
Guitar tuner