I have heard this said, what do you think?
2007-09-17 00:09:30 · 17 answers · asked by thunor 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
First and Second Violins look down on everyone, sometimes even the conductor.
2007-09-17 00:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard anything disparaging about classical guitarists. Having said that, the instrument is rarely seen in large ensemble work. Generally, classical guitar is held in the same esteem as other instruments. It just requires a different setting, it is a more intimate instrument than many and lends itself to solo work wonderfully. Some of the best versions of say Bach Lute suites are played these days on the guitar. I'd say that is venerable enough repertoire to be taken seriously as a classical instrument.
2007-09-17 03:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by Malcolm D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guitar was very popular in Italy and Spain in the 16th and 17th centuries and reached the height of its popularity with the music of Sor and Giuliani in the early 19th century. After that, the rise of the piano as a home instrument led the guitar to fall into disfavor, and by the end of the 19th and early 20th century, it was viewed only as a "folk" instrument, and not suitable for concert performances. The mid-20th century saw the revival of the instrument and its repertoire, due in large part to the efforts of Andres Segovia.
The guitar DOES have significant drawbacks as a concert instrument. It is better suited as a parlor instrument than a concert hall instrument as it has a much smaller voice than most concert instruments. However, I don't believe it earns disrespect from other musicians any longer.
2007-09-17 05:26:30 · answer #3 · answered by dansinger61 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've never seen evidence of this... I am a guitar teacher and I teach rock/metal/punk mostly but find most people respect Classical guitar for the difficult instrument it is....
As an aside I am currently taking some lessons in Classical guitar myself and am enjoying the challenge it is giving me.
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2016-04-29 10:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by elza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT USED TO BE ! In the early part of the 20th century it was looked down upon as not a serious instrument ; fit only for young ladies to entertain friends with in the parlour.It was Andres Segovia who elevated it to its' current status.
2007-09-17 03:59:57 · answer #6 · answered by brian777999 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this is so it is pure ignorance or some kind of snobbery. Classical guitar is the equal of any instrument and it is very difficult to play really well.
2007-09-17 00:16:05 · answer #7 · answered by galyamike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in my circle of friends.
I'm a pianist, but in my record collection are recordings of Segovia, Bream, Parkening.
There is an intimacy and purity to the sound of a well played classical guitar. I could listen to it ll day.
2007-09-17 02:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by glinzek 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quite the contrary - any real musician realises how difficult and marvelous the classical guitar truly is
2007-09-17 00:15:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I play piano and acoustic guitar, and I think classical guitar is beautiful ... if I had one, and a teacher to go with it, I would LOVE to play it.
So I don't look down on it, even if someone else does. ;O)
2007-09-17 00:13:32 · answer #10 · answered by pir8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋