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Friday, September 18, 2026
Strum Magazine
GUITAR, STRINGS & MUSIC CULTURE

Classical Music

Blues, folk, bluegrass, rock and beyond traced through the playing: tunings, chord voicings, rhythm feel, and the records that set each template.

Guitar teacher and adult student comparing nylon and steel-string guitars in a lesson
Classical Music

Classical or Steel-String: How to Choose

Nylon and steel guitars differ in tension, neck shape, and repertoire — here is how to match the instrument to your hands and your playlists.

By Oliver Grant