Bob Oscar
I am having trouble tuning my guitar with a Snark clip on chromatic guitar tuner can someone please give me a list of the notes on a acoustic guitar starting from the first string (the thinnest) then going up to the thickest string (the last one) ex A D E and things like that. I'm a beginner =)
Answer
Just to add to Rigby's note -
The thick string (low note) is the called the 1st string. (Important guitar vernacular!)
And pressing the string on the frets, you are typically going up a half step (i.e. F to F#) for every fret.
Just to add to Rigby's note -
The thick string (low note) is the called the 1st string. (Important guitar vernacular!)
And pressing the string on the frets, you are typically going up a half step (i.e. F to F#) for every fret.
An Acoustic Guitar for a beginner? Tips?
Nyan R
Hey everyone.
I'm planning on getting an Acoustic Guitar here soon. After listening to the type of music and musicians over the years, I really want to get one.
My question for you all is, what is a good guitar for a beginner. After a quick google search, I found someone say a Seagull S6 is a good beginners guitar. But I have no real knowledge on the subject and would like some input from you all. So any suggestions are welcomed and my price range would be $400 and below, maybe even a bit above.
All suggestions welcomed and thanks in advance!
Answer
A good acoustic guitar for beginners?
It's a good thing you've already decided on your budget, so what you should do is look at all the guitars in your price range. Now here comes the difficult part: You're going to have to try them. I know you probably can't play yet, but it's still important you hear and test them. Do NOT get the first instrument you see that you can afford, or the nicest looking one, too many people make that mistake.
First, have someone play it for you, and see if you like the sound it produces. Also, strum the strings yourself, and see if you like it. Pluck individual notes and take notice of how long the note holds. It's generally a rule that better guitars have better sustain, meaning that the note will ring longer. Next, hold down the strings. Notice how hard you have to push to get them down. A better guitar shouldn't hurt you too much. If it feels like it'll bust your fingers if you hold on for longer than a few seconds, it's probably not the ideal choice.
Next, wrap your hand around the neck, with your thumb under, and your other four fingers on strings within reach. Does it feel too thick? Too thin? Only you can decide, because it's personal preference. Also, check the tuning pegs, turn them and the should offer some resistance, but not too much. Finally, check for overall construction, make sure it's all in good shape.
Do this, and decide on what is best. Try not to look at the brand names, because honestly, at entry level they're usually all made in China and of similar materials, and sometimes even in the same factory. So, get the one that sounds and feels best regardless of brand.
However, just to give you an idea of what is worth looking out for, the following brands are popular amongst beginners and are generally good value. Don't be afraid to try something else though, remember, it's whatever feels and sounds best.
- Takamine
- Yamaha
- Ibanez
- Seagull
There are others of course, just as there are brands to avoid, so I'd suggest testing them out. Oh, and in my opinion, cheap Fender guitars suck. So avoid them like the plague.
Good luck, hope this helped and have fun! =)
A good acoustic guitar for beginners?
It's a good thing you've already decided on your budget, so what you should do is look at all the guitars in your price range. Now here comes the difficult part: You're going to have to try them. I know you probably can't play yet, but it's still important you hear and test them. Do NOT get the first instrument you see that you can afford, or the nicest looking one, too many people make that mistake.
First, have someone play it for you, and see if you like the sound it produces. Also, strum the strings yourself, and see if you like it. Pluck individual notes and take notice of how long the note holds. It's generally a rule that better guitars have better sustain, meaning that the note will ring longer. Next, hold down the strings. Notice how hard you have to push to get them down. A better guitar shouldn't hurt you too much. If it feels like it'll bust your fingers if you hold on for longer than a few seconds, it's probably not the ideal choice.
Next, wrap your hand around the neck, with your thumb under, and your other four fingers on strings within reach. Does it feel too thick? Too thin? Only you can decide, because it's personal preference. Also, check the tuning pegs, turn them and the should offer some resistance, but not too much. Finally, check for overall construction, make sure it's all in good shape.
Do this, and decide on what is best. Try not to look at the brand names, because honestly, at entry level they're usually all made in China and of similar materials, and sometimes even in the same factory. So, get the one that sounds and feels best regardless of brand.
However, just to give you an idea of what is worth looking out for, the following brands are popular amongst beginners and are generally good value. Don't be afraid to try something else though, remember, it's whatever feels and sounds best.
- Takamine
- Yamaha
- Ibanez
- Seagull
There are others of course, just as there are brands to avoid, so I'd suggest testing them out. Oh, and in my opinion, cheap Fender guitars suck. So avoid them like the plague.
Good luck, hope this helped and have fun! =)
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