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Classical Guitar

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I consider Andres Segovia to be the most influential guitarist of all time. Not only was he a virtuoso player; he singlehandedly brought the status of the instrument from a mere folk box to a respected classical instrument in the eyes of perhaps the most difficult and unaccepting audience going: the classical music establishment. I know of no one else who ever did that in one lifetime for ANY instrument.

Not only that; but he also developed the techniques of both transcribing and playing classical music on a six string instrument. (all neccessary for its acceptance by classical music lovers)

 
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I consider Andres Segovia to be the most influential guitarist of all time. Not only was he a virtuoso player; he singlehandedly brought the status of the instrument from a mere folk box to a respected classical instrument in the eyes of perhaps the most difficult and unaccepting audience going: the classical music establishment. I know of no one else who ever did that in one lifetime for ANY instrument.

Not only that; but he also developed the techniques of both transcribing and playing classical music on a six string instrument. (all neccessary for its acceptance by classical music lovers)

Very, very big fan of him indeed.
 
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