Guitar equipment, books, etc.

I have listed the ones I have that I like. Will be updated as needed.

Guitar related

Strings

• A good value for money classical guitar strings set.
• I used it until the summer of 2023.

• Higher rank strings than above.
• Feels especially clear on bass.
• I have been using it since the summer of 2023.

Tuner

• Unobtrusive, compact tuner.

Guitar stand

• Cheap and durable. I’ve been using it for several years and it hasn’t broken.

Practice book

• It explains the basics such as right hand nail shape and planting (=preliminary action ALWAYS required before plucking the string).
  It also includes practice menus for scales, arpeggio, slurs, etc.
• TABs included.

• A collection of songs aimed at mastering the basic techniques.
• Includes explanations so you don’t have to wonder what to pay attention to when practicing.
• However, there is no TABs. Staves only.

Fret polisher

• You can easily shine up fret stained with sebum.

Guitar support

• For those who use a footstool in classical style but feel tired when playing due to the unbalanced center of gravity.

Guitar sleeve

• Avoid direct skin contact and prevent sebum stains on the guitar.
• Even with thin arms, it fits properly and never slip.

Sheet music

• Collection of Ghibli songs.
• Suitable for beginners, but with a beautiful resonance.
• Includes TABs and CD.
• It is the very first book I used to practice guitar.
• example:

Musical theory

• Such as intervals, time signatures (e.g., the difference between 3/4 and 6/8), diatonic chord, inversions, secondary functions, modulations, modal interchanges, Neapolitan chords, diminished chords, and more are explained with examples of classical music.
• This is not a friendly explanation and is not intended for those who have never seen the above words before.
• It is not intended for guitar, so examples are in staff notation only.

• CD containing music examples from the above book.
• If you can play the piano, it is not required

Recording

• If you have an iPad or iPhone, simply install the designated app to record.

• Stable tripod
• I use it as a base for my iPad holder (I haven’t found a holder that I can recommend…)

General Book

• Books about habits.
• It describes how to stop bad habits and continue good habits.
• To improve guitar playing, it is necessary to have a practice routine. Here is a book that will help you.

For cat

• Brush for cat.
• It is rather hard, but my cat likes it.