What is your favourite design for a Classical Guitar? The last 2 years I’ve been enjoying traditional style instruments but this week I got out my Lattice Braced Australian made David Argent Cedar top. This instrument has been with me since the age of 15 - purchased from Barry Mason’s Spanish Guitar Centre in London. It is very powerful and has great colours. Maybe I’ll use it in some concerts again soon 😊

Anyone own or have any views on this guitar please.

I don't want to start a metronome debate 😅, just know how you use it!

Some years ago, I created a Metrics Chart (or Metrics Grid) which I use to assess my progress in learning a piece. It is attached here for your free use, sharing, and whatnot. Excel and PDF copies.

It's getting cool again, but not nearly cool enough to turn on the heat (indoors, the house is down to 19c, having rarely been below 24c since May). Despite warming up musically, I find my hands ache slightly after only 90 min of playing today. That hasn't been an issue all summer. What do you all do to literally warm up your hands? I've run mine under warm water in the past, but then I need to wait for my fingertips to dry completely. I don't want to wear gloves all day. Sit on them? Tuck them into my armpits? Put them under my shirt for 5 min? All suggestions appreciated.