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I am going to start going to a guitar class every Saturday. I was wondering what type of Acoustic guitar would be good for a beginner? I am planning to play in a talent show when time comes, and I want to possibly be decent at that time. So, which kind will be good for a beginner like me?
Answer
Firstly, whatever type of guitar you get do not get a "cheap" guitar. A cheap guitar will be impossible to tune, impossible to play and will sound terrible. All it will do is put ypu off learning.
You need to decide whether you want nylon or steel strings. If you have no preference I would go for a steel string guitar. You do not need an expensive guitar made from solid timbers and with lots of decoration but you need a reasonable instrument suitable for a beginner. Buy from a music store, not on-line and not from a department store. Do not buy anything in a sealed box. You need to try the actual guitar you are going to buy, not just one like it. If possible take someone with you who plays, to advise you, or at least get the salesman/woman to play it for you. Get a spare set of strings and a tuner at the same time (you might get a better deal) and a strap and picks if you want them. Get them to show you how to use the tuner. There are lots of reasonable guitar brands for beginners but you might want to look at Yamaha, Jasmine or Epiphone. Good luck and have fun.
Firstly, whatever type of guitar you get do not get a "cheap" guitar. A cheap guitar will be impossible to tune, impossible to play and will sound terrible. All it will do is put ypu off learning.
You need to decide whether you want nylon or steel strings. If you have no preference I would go for a steel string guitar. You do not need an expensive guitar made from solid timbers and with lots of decoration but you need a reasonable instrument suitable for a beginner. Buy from a music store, not on-line and not from a department store. Do not buy anything in a sealed box. You need to try the actual guitar you are going to buy, not just one like it. If possible take someone with you who plays, to advise you, or at least get the salesman/woman to play it for you. Get a spare set of strings and a tuner at the same time (you might get a better deal) and a strap and picks if you want them. Get them to show you how to use the tuner. There are lots of reasonable guitar brands for beginners but you might want to look at Yamaha, Jasmine or Epiphone. Good luck and have fun.
What are some great, inexpensive beginners guitars?
**ME**
I am a 26 yr old woman that literally knows NOTHING about musical instruments. Although, I would like to pick up a hobby. I am interested in teaching myself/being taught/learning how to play a guitar.
Two questions: What is the best type of guitar to obtain just in order to learn the basics? I don't need any fancy name brands or anything, but is there a particular "novice" type of guitar out there for me?
Next question: What exactly does "acoustic" mean and/or what does it refer to when it comes to an "acoustic guitar?" All I know is that, when I listen to songs that are titled "acoustic version"..the sounds of the guitar are soooooo beautiful!"
Thanks in advance!
Answer
An acoustic guitar means it doesn't need a pickup and amplifier to produce sound. Still, some acoustic guitars come fitted with a pickup system. These are referred to as acoustic-electric.
Acoustic guitars come in two distinct types: Nylon string/classical and steel strings. The latter is some times called 'western' or 'folk' guitars.
Then of course you have the various types of electric guitars, which need some sort of amplification to be heard (you may of course use them without an amp).
The nylon string guitars have wide flat necks and they are designed to be played with the fingers. Some folks tend to claim these are easier on the fingers, since they use softer/nylon strings. However, these guitars have two things which makes them harder to play (in addition to the wider necks), one is the action. The stings are higher up on these guitars. Then you have the long neck scale. The scale is the length of the vibrating string between the nut and saddle. This longer scale increases the string tension and also the distance/reach between the frets. The wider neck, higher action and longer scale makes a nylon string as hard, if not harder, to play than a well adjusted steel string guitar.
Unless you want to play classical, flamenco and strict finger style guitar, then a steel string is better suited. Do make sure you get the guitar properly adjusted with light strings - this is really a make or brake thing for many beginners!
It is recommended that you get a guitar with all wood (solid) top, since most of the sound comes from the guitar top. You can usually find decent guitars from around $200 and up.
Good beginner brands include Ibanez, Yamaha and Jasmine (by Takamine). These all offers good value for the prize and tend to have great "players" necks. Also Cort, Jay Turser and Epiphone are great beginner guitars. However, the Epiphones tend to have rather big, bulky necks.
Since you said you prefer the sound of the acoustic, I don't want to ramble on with electric guitars. That said, you can do the same on an electric guitar as you can on an acoustic - and then some. You will need other stuff, like an amp, cable etc. to benefit from an electric guitar.
My advice is usually to stick with a well adjusted and decent steel string guitar when you're starting out.
And by all means, do feel free to contact me through my avatar or the site below if you have any further questions. Best of luck to you :-)
An acoustic guitar means it doesn't need a pickup and amplifier to produce sound. Still, some acoustic guitars come fitted with a pickup system. These are referred to as acoustic-electric.
Acoustic guitars come in two distinct types: Nylon string/classical and steel strings. The latter is some times called 'western' or 'folk' guitars.
Then of course you have the various types of electric guitars, which need some sort of amplification to be heard (you may of course use them without an amp).
The nylon string guitars have wide flat necks and they are designed to be played with the fingers. Some folks tend to claim these are easier on the fingers, since they use softer/nylon strings. However, these guitars have two things which makes them harder to play (in addition to the wider necks), one is the action. The stings are higher up on these guitars. Then you have the long neck scale. The scale is the length of the vibrating string between the nut and saddle. This longer scale increases the string tension and also the distance/reach between the frets. The wider neck, higher action and longer scale makes a nylon string as hard, if not harder, to play than a well adjusted steel string guitar.
Unless you want to play classical, flamenco and strict finger style guitar, then a steel string is better suited. Do make sure you get the guitar properly adjusted with light strings - this is really a make or brake thing for many beginners!
It is recommended that you get a guitar with all wood (solid) top, since most of the sound comes from the guitar top. You can usually find decent guitars from around $200 and up.
Good beginner brands include Ibanez, Yamaha and Jasmine (by Takamine). These all offers good value for the prize and tend to have great "players" necks. Also Cort, Jay Turser and Epiphone are great beginner guitars. However, the Epiphones tend to have rather big, bulky necks.
Since you said you prefer the sound of the acoustic, I don't want to ramble on with electric guitars. That said, you can do the same on an electric guitar as you can on an acoustic - and then some. You will need other stuff, like an amp, cable etc. to benefit from an electric guitar.
My advice is usually to stick with a well adjusted and decent steel string guitar when you're starting out.
And by all means, do feel free to contact me through my avatar or the site below if you have any further questions. Best of luck to you :-)
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