Getting Started With Guitar Part 1: Picking Which Guitar To start With
When you’re first starting out with guitar it can be a fun and exciting experience, but it can also be very confusing and difficult. Luckily nowadays there are a lot of online resources to help you out with any problems you may come across. So let's get started.
Picking The Right Guitar
Picking your guitar is very important. The types of guitar, Electric and Acoustic. There are pros and cons to starting out with both of them.
Electric Guitar-
Pros
It’s easier to play
It’s very versatile
You can practice quietly
It’s a lot easier to record when you feel like your ready
It’s easier to travel with
There are a lot of options
Cons
You will need an amp or a pedal with Amp simulation to practice properly
It will take longer to build finger strength
It will take longer to pick which guitar want because there are too many options
Acoustic Guitar-
Pros
It will build your finger strength a lot faster
You don’t need an amp to practice
There are less options to choose from in the beginner price range
It can be very inspiring for singer songwriters
Cons
It will be difficult to learn guitar solos
It is harder to get professional sounding home recordings
Practicing quietly will be very difficult
Summary
I personally think it’s better to start off with acoustic but both are great options if you’re just starting out.
By Nick Jamison