The ordinary Spanish guitar can be divided into classical guitar and folk guitar (also known as playing guitar), with the difference being that classical guitar uses nylon guitar strings that began over 200 years ago.

Classical guitar cannot be played with a strap, the main way of playing is sitting. One method is to cross your legs and place the guitar on your right thigh. Another method is to place a small stool under the left foot and place the guitar on the left leg.

Classical guitar is mainly played with nails and is primarily used for solo performances. Its tone is relatively soft and gentle, making it very suitable for playing granular decomposition, single notes, and solo. It is suitable for playing many songs, from simple to complex: romance of love, raindrops, moonlight, memories of the Alhambra Palace, magic flute, etc. In fact, as it has developed to this day, classical guitar is no longer limited to playing classical pieces. It is widely used in popular music, jazz, and even symphonies;

And folk guitar, as the name suggests, is a guitar that mainly plays folk accompaniment. Its playing method can be fingernail or plectrum. The strings used are made of steel, with bright tones and good graininess. It is suitable for single tone and solo decomposition performances, and is more suitable for playing styles such as string sweeping and finger tapping. The current popular guitars in the market are collectively referred to as this type. Due to the fact that the strings of folk guitars are made of steel, many of these guitars currently on the market have an accessory called a "pickup". This component can convert the mechanical vibration signal of this type of guitar into an electrical signal and amplify it through sound reinforcement equipment.

Due to the fact that folk guitars can be equipped with straps, the playing style is very casual and can be played in a sitting or standing position.