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Angof

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More options 8 May, 15:21

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From: "Angof" <an...@nospam.com>

Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:21:50 +0100

Local: Thurs 8 May 2008 15:21

Subject: Re: Exams in acoustic guitar

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"David Kilpatrick" <iconma...@btconnect.com> wrote in message

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> Angof wrote:
>> Thousands and thousands of people play guitar without taking exams. Why
>> does this worry you?

> Because far fewer people play instruments for which the exam route is
> normal!

> It worries me because it's almost impossible to do without setting a
> curriculum with certain fixed styles, pieces etc. Within five years, these
> styles and pieces become totally un-hip because they are in the exams.

> I think the reason a lot of adult acoustic players don't touch nylon
> string is because it's what was handed out at school for learning guitar.
> They miss out of course.

> David

I would disagree, I think many people dont pick up a nylon string because of
the music that is associated with it, namely classical music. I dont think
you see nylon string guitars in popular culture and it is associated with
high culture and thus it isn't as attractive. Also steel strung acoustics
are more prominently sold in music shops. It is a cultural thing I think.

I think you're hypothesis has some bearing for those who played guitar at
school, but I personally think it is a minor consideration in terms of
general culture.

I agree that people are missing out though.

Angof

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