Chords for How to Change Strings on a Classical or Nylon String Guitar

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_ [Gm] [Ab] The first step in changing the strings on a [Eb] nylon string guitar is to take the old strings
off at the headstock in the bridge.
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[Gm] Once you [Ab] have your new strings ready to go, [Eb] feed the upper end of the string through the
hole in the tie block and pull through, leaving yourself about 3 to 4 inches to [Gm] tie the knot
on the tie block.
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_ _ _ There are a couple different [Cm] ways to tie a string, but [G] here's one of the easiest [Ab] and most conventional.
[Eb] The thing to remember here is when you loop the end of the string back through the loop
you've created, that the knot be [Cm] as far back on the tie block as possible.
[Ab] This will prevent the string from slipping.
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_ _ _ _ [Cm] Here's an enlarged illustration of a tie [Ab] block and a string [Eb] that shows what to do step by step. _
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_ _ _ _ The knot for the G, B, and E strings, or the treble strings, is a little different.
The reason is treble nylon strings aren't wound, so they slip easier.
So what you want to do is add a loop and this will prevent the knot from slipping. _ _ _
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Once the string is tied at the tie block, the next step is to attach it at the headstock.
Start by feeding [Ab] the string through the hole [Eb] in the post, create a loop, and then feed
the end of the string back through that loop.
_ _ Pull the end of the string tight to tighten the knot that you just created.
Now you're ready to start winding the post to bring the string up to pitch. _ _ _ _ _
It's always a good idea to clip the excess string both here at the headstock [C] and at the tie block.
This will prevent the string ends from buzzing while you're playing.
And that's how to change strings on a nylon string guitar. _ _
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