Happy Pi Day – and – Happy Birthday Albert Einstein
Did you know that March 14 (3.14) every year is celebrated as Pi Day? Many math geeks all around the world note and recognize this day…...
Hannabach Custom-Made Classical Guitar Strings – Review
I have been hearing about the Hannabach classical guitar strings from past years – especially during the time that I have not been playing guitar...
Fujitsu LIFEBOOK UH572 – The Music/Speaker Challenge
Music is an indispensable part of my life. While working on the tasks for the LIFEBOOK4LIFE project, I decided to go ahead and test the...
Clarity, Balance and Durability – D’Addario EXP45 Normal Tension Classical Guitar Strings
The package said “Strings that last 3-4 times longer coupled with the brightness, clarity, and natural feel of our traditional, world-famous strings” After installing the...
Did Not Like – Luthier Classical / Flamenco Guitar Strings – Popular Supreme Set 20 Medium Tension
I had gotten a Popular Supreme Set 20 from Luthier via an out-of-town dealer to explore alternatives. The Luthier brand has always been endorsed by...
Why Should You Have a Twitter Avatar?
When you first register your Twitter account, you are assigned a default avatar. That is a PNG format image with an unhatched egg as you...
Understanding Polyphonic Harmony and Temperaments
In the 12-note scale, when the basic chords (like a C major chord) are being formed, the sense of harmony is quite related with the...
Fingering for Tarrega’s Adelita
When I resumed playing classical guitar after years of break, I was looking for a new, familiar and easy piece to study. While browsing I...
Classic Guitar Strings from France – Savarez Set 540 R Normal Tension
Years ago I kept seeing the brand Savarez but never had the guts to try. But since I do not give concerts, trying cannot harm....
Need to Get New Classical Guitar Strings – D’Addario Classic Nylon EJ27N
One decision needed to be made in June 2012. Which guitar strings to choose? For years I had used D’Addario and specifically EJ46 – Pro...