Beginner Guitar Instructions: Acoustic Versus Electric Guitar Lessons
It's quite interesting to notice how guitar students have often the same questions when starting to play the instrument. In almost two decades I had literally thousands of people asking me the same questions over and over again. What I often do nowadays I just predict the question and give the answer even before they ask, to their amusement off course. This is my chance to clarify a few important issue. By far the most common question is whether to start with electric or acoustic guitar lessons and my answer to that is always the same: Acoustic guitar! Let me tell you why:
Acoustic guitars are loud enough and you don't need any amps or pedals you would normally need if you play electric. That will save you quite a bit of money you could invest in online video tutorials or even a better instrument.
When you play acoustic guitar you don't need to worry about the many electric guitar techniques that might just be a huge distraction when you are starting out. You can focus on the basic techniques like chord changes, strumming and fingerpicking.
Playing songs sounds more authentic on acoustic guitar and it will definitely motivate you to play even more simply because it sounds so good.
Because there's no need for an amp, an acoustic guitar is much easier to carry around and use wherever you are: camps, school, friends house etc.
Starting on an acoustic guitar will strengthen your hands because it's a bit harder to press than on an electric guitar. This is a great way to lay down a good foundation.
Once clarify we should leave the electric guitar for a later stage, the next question is whether to buy a nylon or a steel string guitar. That is completely a personal choice as the two instruments have a completely different sound and are used in different music styles. If you like to play classical, flamenco, bossa nova or latino a nylon string is what you need while the steel string is common in more contemporary styles like pop, country and rock.
After you have been playing for a while and are comfortable playing song you can start considering getting yourself an electric guitar.
Learn to play guitar is a very fulfilling hobby and be reassured that the practice you put in will definitely pay off in due time. There's a certain level of practice required to see results, no matter what level you want to play at. So practice, practice, practice and remember at all times to have fun. - 18418
Acoustic guitars are loud enough and you don't need any amps or pedals you would normally need if you play electric. That will save you quite a bit of money you could invest in online video tutorials or even a better instrument.
When you play acoustic guitar you don't need to worry about the many electric guitar techniques that might just be a huge distraction when you are starting out. You can focus on the basic techniques like chord changes, strumming and fingerpicking.
Playing songs sounds more authentic on acoustic guitar and it will definitely motivate you to play even more simply because it sounds so good.
Because there's no need for an amp, an acoustic guitar is much easier to carry around and use wherever you are: camps, school, friends house etc.
Starting on an acoustic guitar will strengthen your hands because it's a bit harder to press than on an electric guitar. This is a great way to lay down a good foundation.
Once clarify we should leave the electric guitar for a later stage, the next question is whether to buy a nylon or a steel string guitar. That is completely a personal choice as the two instruments have a completely different sound and are used in different music styles. If you like to play classical, flamenco, bossa nova or latino a nylon string is what you need while the steel string is common in more contemporary styles like pop, country and rock.
After you have been playing for a while and are comfortable playing song you can start considering getting yourself an electric guitar.
Learn to play guitar is a very fulfilling hobby and be reassured that the practice you put in will definitely pay off in due time. There's a certain level of practice required to see results, no matter what level you want to play at. So practice, practice, practice and remember at all times to have fun. - 18418
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Tommy Beltrani has been teaching guitar for almost 20 years and he's focusing on acoustic guitar lessons. For a limited period you can get free access to a 4 weeks Quick Start Guide with valuable guitar instructions and video lessons.
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