Electric or Acoustic Guitars? What is better for a Beginner Guitar Player?
It doesn’t matter if you opt for take lessons from a teacher or buy a learn to play guitar dvd one item is needed by every beginner first starting out. A beginner guitar. I’ve spoken with beginners who have decided on a guitar becuase they like electrics or acoustics better and those that bought solely on price.
Is there one guitar for beginners that’s perfect? Well not exactly. Different beginners have different expectatoions for the type of music they want to learn, budgets available for their purcahse and so should be purchasing a different type of guitar. In this article we’ll explore which type of guitar you should be buying if you’re just starting out.
What’s your Type of Music?
Most beginners wanted to learn guitar as they dreamed of learning the songs they love to play on their stereo’s. I know I did. You may want to start writing some of your own songs, or even jam with friends after you advance, but when first starting out the mission is almost always learning songs you know and enjoy.
If you’re a fan of harder rock music or even heavy metal then an electric guitar is the right choice. Likewise if you enjoy listening to quitier acoustic music then an acoustic guitar makes more sense. You want to purchase the beginner guitar that suits the style of play you expect to graduate to as you learn.
How Much Can You Spend
It’s impossible not to bring the idea of cost into this conversation unfortunately. A beginner electric gutiar can be around 0-0, and you’ll also need a patch cord and practice amp which can run another -0 dollars bringing the total to 0. In contrast an acoustic guitar for beginners is usually around 0-0 without the requirement for any addiotinal accessories. If you decide to continue to learn guitar then your beginner guitar won’t be your last, but be prepared to use for a year or so. So take some time to strum the strings on an acoustic you buy to ensure you enjoy the sound, and use the guitar and amp combination you might get to ensure it fits the bill.
Potential Downfalls of Acoustic Guitars
Acoustic guitar strings are thicker then those of an electric and are harder on your finger tips when first learning. The space or action between the guitar necks surface and the strings is usually higher on an acoustic also. The combination of higher action and heavier strings can be a killer to your finger tips. As you continue to practice calluses will build up on your finger tips, how ever until that happens be ready for some sore fingers after each lesson and practice session.