I&acute;m just learning to play. What does medium, heavy, light tension mean? Which should I buy?
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I would recommend Medium tension when starting out. Here is a good explanation as relates to the sound of these three string gauge-tension types: http://www.johnsonstring.com/strings-gauges-tensions.htm#middle
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The pre-strung tension is a little bit soft but still playable, mine got re-strung with a Yonex string by a friend and I didn't ask about the tension detail but it is noticeably has higher tension and felt the increased in smashing power. I heard the normal tension is around 22 ~ 24 pound. Hope this help.
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For a beginner yes, I believe it is for it has the correct weight and after learning a few chords it plays very well. I just like it for just being able to pick it up and play. When you improve graduate to the next.
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Hi,I understand the question but I recommend speaking to whoever is going to sell you the string about this. A major sports supermarket has qualified technicians who can give you free advice on the string type and tension (mine was medium) . Hope this helps.
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Hi Priscila, I am a beginning guitar player too, and I chose the red medium tension one...I told my guitar teacher about it after I started using it, and he cautioned against "overuse" and he wasn't really very impressed with the idea...I had thought it made sense...I have to say I haven't used it much after he made that comment....but I do like it and I think overall it could be good for the hands to stay limber....
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Hai Michelle, The strings are D'addario extended play strings. Strangely the attached card does not give any indication of thickness. Judging from the color of the card it is type EXP26 Custom light (see their website) with a thickness 0.011 inch for the high E. They feel pretty light to me. I measured the diameter of the high E to be 0.0125 inch. (accuracy ~+/- 0.0005 inch) I also noted some corrosion on it According to the ehow webpage accoustic guitar strings are usually light gauge below 0.012 inch Ovation recommends 1818 Light Gauge (most popular) or 1919 Medium Gauge (stiffer and a bit louder) Adamas phosphor bronze 1717 extra light is 0.010inch, 1818 light is 0.012inch and 1919 medium is 0.013inch My conclusion is that I am totally confused. Is there a sharp border between medium and light? I donot think so anymore. What strings do I have on my guitar? These strings may be just on the light side of the border between medium and light. Sorry for any confusion caused. Jan
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That would be a personal selection. If you use the cue for a all around play then you would want a medium hard or hard tip, if only for game play, a medium to medium soft. I would only use a medium tip for my game as I use a breaking cue.
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For a steel guitar player, the High Tension classical strings would probably feel closer to what you are used to as high tension strings are pulled tighter to tune than medium and soft. The tension just describes how tight the strings are in relation to the tuned note. On high tension strings, your strings would feel tighter on any given note than medium or soft. But as you know, you can get various tensions on steel strings as well. If you are new to the classical guitar, you are going to have to drop the pick and just use your finger tips, but you will get used to this and will enjoy the more intimate relationship with your strings and the sounds they produce. Good luck! As to brand, D'Addarrio is as good as most and better than some. Just go with any major brand on sale until you develop a personal preference based on your own experience. When you change strings on a classical, get ready for a lot of retuning until the strings "set." It takes a few days of playing before your new strings stretch out, and even then, you must retune often. If you don't have your guitar yet, for a previous steel string, or electric guitar player, I would recommend an accoustic-electric classical guitar with a cut-away style. Best Regards, Johanan If you are going over to nylon (classical) guitar, however, I would recommend just using the "regular" or "medium" strings as they are the standard and are easy to get anywhere
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Durable guitars are gonna be heavier because of the denser wood. It is fairly durable and not crazy heavy. Its an awesome beginner guitar.
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classical guitars r always smaller/lighter than steel string guitars. one great classical guitar to get is the 'amigo' am 30 or am15 model. well made n easy to play n fun. if u want a great perfect size steel string,look into the 'dean' fly series guitar. i have the mahogany one. its pretty perfect.
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guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars is yr life-hobby-no more... good value for this money. have fun! guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars... » Read More guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars is yr life-hobby-no more... good value for this money. have fun! « Show Less
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I did and it worked fine with light tension, but it says not to. I'd suggest buying aquila guilele strings
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The physical difference is the thickness of the string. Light are thinner, medium thicker. This means that when they are on your guitar thicker strings require more tension to be tuned to the same note. Depending on the construction, the bracing, strength of the top, bridge, etc. using medium with higher tension could damage the guitar, although any high quality instrument should be built to be OK with medium strings. Medium strings will tend to a louder tone, light a warmer mellow tone. Light will be easier to play.
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Kirk's recommendation of D'Addario Lights and Nanoweb Elixir Lights is a great one. Yamaha ships this guitar with light guage strings, but if you want a fuller sound you could go with medium guage. Thanks!
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I know it is not a big deal, really, but.. there seems to be some confusion on the differences of Power vs Action. The "medium" refers to the power of the rod, which means how much pressure it takes to bend. Power generally goes by "light", "medium", "heavy", etc. The "action" of these rods, which go by "slow", "moderate", "fast", etc. Is where a rod flexes to along the blank. These are Fast action rods. Fast action will generally bend 1/3 of the tip.
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This brand is great, I have been playing for many years as well acoustic and electric, this brand's acoustic is really good. I would recommend the lighter gauge ones though as they are more popular.
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tuning up on standard guitar strings is dangerous, I recommend you get custom gauge strings, that sounds complicated but it's simple enough for you to figure out. hopefully you know you need a smaller string for a higher note at the same tension.