Classical Guitar

Choose standard tuning or Drop D, then open the matching chord, scale, progression, lick, and exercise library for nylon-string repertoire.

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Standard classical (E A D G B E)

Nylon-string standard tuning with familiar six-string chord shapes, scale patterns, progressions, licks, and exercises.

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Standard (E A D G B E)

The core classical guitar tuning, using the same interval layout as steel-string guitar with nylon-string repertoire context.

Drop D (D A D G B E)

The common classical alternate tuning that extends the bass range for Bach, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, and modern arrangements.

Nylon-string tuning choices

Standard classical tuning uses the familiar EADGBE layout, so chord shapes, scales, and position names transfer cleanly from guitar while the wider neck and nylon strings change the feel. Drop D lowers the sixth string to D for common classical repertoire, bass pedals, and easier D-major resonance.

Start with standard classical chords, switch to Drop D classical chords when the bass note matters, or compare construction details in guitar gear basics.

Practice tools for classical guitar

Free in-browser practice tools for classical players: the guitar tuner with reference tones and microphone pitch detection, a metronome with a speed trainer for right-hand studies, the chord changes drill, and the ear trainer for interval recognition. Learn the neck with the fretboard note trainer, and play over a real bass line with the song builder. Browse all practice tools.

Then drill with the guided classical guitar practice routines — timed chord-change sessions with daily streaks and badges.