2026Kepma Competition
2026 KEPMA Cup: registration closed. See 105 semifinalists, entry rules, the September 1–October 15 semifinal and October 28 final planned in Shanghai.
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[The K Mark · Art Live] Korean Fingerstyle Special: Seats Open for Booking
Art Live brings Hwajong Kim and Jiho Kim to a K Mark fingerstyle session in Shanghai. Read the performers, ROM-0 and event details.
Exploring Bearclaw
Learn what bearclaw spruce reveals about appearance and material structure. Distinguish specimen tests from guitar tone, and compare condition, playability and price.
Right-Handed Guitar Chords · Open C · Strings 1–6 E C G C G C
Right-Handed Chords in Open C tuning. Strings 1–6 E C G C G C. Read finger numbers and chord degrees; search, filter, save and enlarge diagrams.
Tracing a Musical Dream: Students Visit the Modern Kepma Guitar Factory
Students and teachers from Ningxiang Meihua Middle School visited the Kepma guitar factory on 13 May 2026 to explore production and its founder’s story.
Left-Handed Guitar Chords · Open C · Strings 1–6 E C G C G C
Left-Handed Chords in Open C tuning. Strings 1–6 E C G C G C. Read finger numbers and chord degrees; search, filter, save and enlarge diagrams.
[Their Stories with the Guitar] | Xia Guo: Playing a Melody of Light in the Dark
Xia Guo shares his story with the guitar. Meet the visually impaired vlogger, Bilibili award winner and companion of guide dog Youbao.
Right-Handed Guitar Chords · Open G · Strings 1–6 D B G D G D
Right-Handed Chords in Open G tuning. Strings 1–6 D B G D G D. Read finger numbers and chord degrees; search, filter, save and enlarge diagrams.
Left-Handed Guitar Chords · Open G · Strings 1–6 D B G D G D
Left-Handed Chords in Open G tuning. Strings 1–6 D B G D G D. Read finger numbers and chord degrees; search, filter, save and enlarge diagrams.
Kepma String Vibration Visualization and Sound Synthesis Tools
Explore string vibration, harmonics and synthesis. Check fretting-force assumptions, kg versus kgf, and illustrative filters versus measured damping.
The Aroma of Wood: Exploring the Scent of Guitars
Wood, glue, finishes and storage all affect guitar smells. Explore cedar species and volatile compounds, and learn why scent cannot establish tone.
Fundamentals of Guitar Modal Concepts
Explore modal guitar analysis: natural frequencies, mode shapes, damping and coupling. Check equation assumptions and an illustration of nodes and antinodes.
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A Virtual Tour of Kepma Guitars
Follow the camera inside Kepma Guitars and see how every guitar comes to life.