is there guitar strings that i can buy to change the tune or do i have to buy another guitar?

Question

i just bought an guitar but its not making the same sound as corrine bailey rae music is there different types of guitars and if so can you change the strings to make it "classical" for ex or do i have to buy another guitar im new to this lol

Answer 1

You can't change a regular acoustic to a classical. Structurally and tonally a classical is completely different from a steel string acoustic.

Answer 2

To answer your question, I did a little research on Corrine Bailey Rae music. From listening to her, I can only assume that you are using an acoustic guitar. So here is your answer. Guitar strings do matter an extreme amount when it comes to the tone coming out of your axe. And here is the killer. You get what you pay for when it comes to strings. If you are already using a high quality set of strings, then chances are that your axe may need to be traded in. The sound coming from Corrine Bailey Rae has a deep soft tone that just kind of adds soul to music. This sound can't come from just any type of guitar though. Guitars that will give you this sound, even using generic strings, will include Taylor, Martin, Ovation, some Fenders, and some Takamines. And for whatever reason, price usually has a big part in the quality and sound of the guitar. Hopefully you can change your sound by replacing the strings with a decent brand, but if not, then you may have to look for a new axe.
P.S. Corrine Bailey Rae is not using nylon strings on her guitars.
Hope this helps a little bit.

Answer 3

There are typically three kinds of strings. Electric, Acoustic and Classical (nylon). Most Acoustic strings are thicker and made from bronze/nickle. Electric tend to be just nickle strings. Classical can be silver, nylon and tend to be very light strings. On a Acoustic guitar you can place any strings you want on them. They are made for higher tension strings. You may need to adjust the neck when you change tension. The strings the guitar originally had are the size and type for the tension it has currently. Thats is the person who made it actually adjusted it. If its an expensive guitar or you do not know how to adjust it let a pro do it.

Every different type of string will have a small effect in how the guitar sounds. Also what level of tunings they can have. Overall though the guitar produces the overall tone and quality of sound. Get a few different types of strings near the same size as the ones you use now. Try different ones out to see what feel and play the best. A good guitarist can make any guitar sound good. The trick is to teach and trick your guitar in making you sound better.

With a electric guitar you can alter its sound with effect pedals and different amps. The sounds and tones a guitar can produce can change daily! The more you play and the better you get the better you will learn to make it sound like recorded music and other musicians.

Answer 4

You can tune down or up. You may also use a capo to bring up a key. Sound on tracks are created through studio mixing. The guitar itself can create different tones. If your using an acoustic then the body itself creates the sound. So when purchasing an acoustic try them all for your specific sound. I play on a Taylor acoustic, but also have played on Martin guitars. I prefer the Taylor sound. The other people who posted about the strings are correct as well. Nylon strings give a mellower tone and don't have the twangy metal sound. Nylon strings are more for classical players who play with their fingers instead of a pick. I use the metal strings, because they ring out more and are much loader then the others. Corrine Bailey Ray is more of a songwriter who uses basic chords to write her music. The background is where her music comes from. She is the headliner or front-man for the group. Her sound has been developed by the producers. The best way is to play the guitar you have, and first learn the chords. Try out this book it is the best teacher http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780785820833&itm=1 I bought this at Barnes and Noble for 12 bucks and it covers every chord. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Soul, Country and Classical. Start here and practice is everything.

Answer 5

I don't know of the name you refer to, but the main difference with acoustic classical guitar is that they use NYLON strings, as opposed to the bronze and steel strings used for other styles of music. You may have to get another guitar, as the classical style is a tad different and actually more built for the use of nylon strings.

Answer 6

If you want to put nylon strings on a steel-string guitar and vice-versa... DON'T - you will ruin the neck! You can change the gauge of the strings to a lighter or heavier gauge (you might have to have the truss rod adjusted a bit if your guitar has one), but to switch to a completely different kind of string you will need a different guitar. You can play classical music on any kind of guitar, but it is easiest on a classical. Once you start doing the fingerpicking you will see why. Email me if you have further questions.

Answer 7

Just about every guitar has a different sound, even within the same model. Different strings do have a different sound, you just have to experiment until you find some you like. If you know any guitarist you'll find they all own more than one instrument.