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== Eight-string ==

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Eight-string classical guitars are generally tuned with two extra basses ([BD]EADGBE) that vary in pitch depending on the piece being played. Another common variation is to add an extra bass and treble string. The extra treble is almost always tuned to A,{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} while the added bass string usually falls on A,B, or C.

[[Paul Galbraith]] and [[Alexander Vynograd]] are two of the most notable 8 string players who use the extra high and low string tuning. Galbraith generally tunes (B)EADGBEA which puts standard 6 string guitar chord voicings and scale shapes within the neck and allows him to read [[lute]] tablature directly (a whole [[Steps and skips|step]] higher). Vynograd chooses to tune AEADGCEA (notice the b string is tuned up a half step) which allows him to play the top 6 strings like a guitar a 4th higher. Vynograd writes his music on a grand staff in a different key and plays as if the guitar was tuned EBEADGBE.

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== External links ==

*[http://www.earlyromanticguitar.com/erg/multibass.htm Multibass 7-string, 8[https://music-rooms.com/product/fender-frontman-20g-guitar-amp/ -]string, 9-string, and 10-string 19th century guitars]

*[http://www.cathedralguitar.com/ Cathedralguitar.com], home of the Multi-String Guitar

*[http://www.harpguitars.net/history/lacote/lacote.htm The Lacôte Harp Guitars] by Gregg Miner

*[https://music-rooms.com/product/fender-frontman-20g-guitar-amp/] you will love this guitar with strings.

*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070529175213/http://harpguitars.net/ Harpguitars.net]

*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928051814/http://www.melbay.com/guitarsessions/jul06/cover.asp The State of the 7-String Guitar] in 2006 by Stephen Rekas.