Should I learn Acoustic before I learn Electric Guitar?

Billy E

I'm looking to learn Electric Guitar over the next few years. I was just wondering if it's better to learn how to play regular Acoustic first?

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Whether you learn on electric or acoustic guitar, you have to master the same skills. Both types of guitar are tuned and played the same way, so it's possible to learn on either one. I'm a believer in starting on acoustic for a few reasons.

Acoustic guitar is pure guitar. There are no electronics and amp to mess with. There are no effects like distortion to cover up poor technique. It can be a lot of fun to crank up an amp and pretend you're a rock star...even though you only know 3 chords. I've been there. It's also a distraction that can side-track you from actually learning.

Most beginners start out with an inexpensive guitar, then upgrade after they've learned to play. Since you don't need an amp to play acoustic, you can get a better guitar for the same money. Then, when you've mastered some basic skills and are ready to upgrade, you can get a decent electric...not some cheap beginner model and practice amp. Plus, you'll still have that acoustic to play outside or places where you don't have an amp. Believe me..no matter how into electric you are, you still will want an acoustic around the house.

Bottom line: you can learn on either acoustic or electric but there are good reasons to start on acoustic guitar.

How hard is it to learn acoustic guitar?

megan

I'm getting a acoustic guitar for Christmas.
I already know what kind and everything it is a Fender CD-60CE
is this a good one?( for a beginner?)
its about $300
I'm really dedicated to learning.
but how long do you think it'll take to actually be good
(for a beginner)

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Well acually , its much easyier to learn on a electric , because you dont have to push your fingers down as hard .
thats the worst part , just trying to keep your fingers down tight . other than that the acoustic is just fine to learn on , its pretty good and it has an awesome light folk sound .
and the guitar you picked is siqq yo !

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How do I know what size acoustic guitar to get?

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Max M

I'm looking at getting an acoustic guitar to learn how to play. How do I know what size I need, and what are some things I should look for in a guitar for a beginner?

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Go to a good music store and try the guitars. The neck should be a comfortable width for your hand. If you like the feel and sound, it's probably OK. Remember you get what you pay for.

How much would a decent acoustic guitar cost?

Bella C

I am a beginner and I have been wanting to start playing for a long time. I'm looking for a nice acoustic guitar to learn with. I am saving up money to buy one but I want to know which kind would be best. I'd also like to know the price of a good acoustic. The brand would be very much appreciated. And some tips or anything like that would be great! Thank you so much!!

Love,
Isabelle :)

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A decent beginners' acoustic guitar is around $200. I especially like the Yamaha FS-720S which is slightly higher. Whatever you decide to buy, go to a music store and nowhere else. Not the internet and not a big box store like Walmart or Best Buy. Only buy a guitar at a guitar store.

Good luck. and don't forget to get lessons.

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How much would a decent acoustic guitar cost?

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Bella C

I am a beginner and I have been wanting to start playing for a long time. I'm looking for a nice acoustic guitar to learn with. I am saving up money to buy one but I want to know which kind would be best. I'd also like to know the price of a good acoustic. The brand would be very much appreciated. And some tips or anything like that would be great! Thank you so much!!

Love,
Isabelle :)

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A decent beginners' acoustic guitar is around $200. I especially like the Yamaha FS-720S which is slightly higher. Whatever you decide to buy, go to a music store and nowhere else. Not the internet and not a big box store like Walmart or Best Buy. Only buy a guitar at a guitar store.

Good luck. and don't forget to get lessons.

I'm planning to learn how to play the acoustic guitar and need some tips?

Josh

Right now i'm planning on buying an acoustic guitar and learning how to play by myself, i know NOTHING AT ALL about how to play any sort of instrument, if my life depended on it for sure I would die. So I am a pure amateur, is there a book that can help someone that knows 0% on how to play an acoustic guitar? I'm thinking of buying a dummies book because it has good reviews but I don't know if it could help.

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alot of people i see here post things such as ''i taught myself piano its easy''
let me say any instrument is easy (&these are most likely the ramblings of people who have only played guitar a few months), but to properly play it & understand what the heck your doing (this helps your creative process when writing your own stuff or just in general) is another different matter.
i could be taught to recite out 10 basic piano tunes, but give me the likes of Mozarts music & ask me to use certain techniques that are heard on piano. i would fail (as would all the people claiming ''its easy'' on their respective instruments)

the problem with teaching yourself guitar (or any instrument) is that alot of people give up they get frustrated. (supposedly 90% of self taught musicians quit)
also alot of people can ''play'' guitar, ie bang out a few songs & intros eg starirway to heaven. But there is a notable difference heard between a self-taught guitarist playing a song & a trained guitarist.
guitarists are a dime a dozen, everybody plays guitar (heck i play guitar) however a decent guitarist is hard to find this is where you can benifit from lessons as most people don't take lessons.

Lessons are definitely a great idea, a teacher can show you techniques & correct you. i still get corrected over things i do at my lessons.
alot of the internet resources aren't that great, again it is alot of amateurs with bad technique posting who started out similar to you, or looking to make a quick buck.

every music autobiography i have read (& i read quite a fair bit of them as i LOVE music) the guitarist/any instrument, has gotten lessons at some point.
there are a rare few virtuoso (ie talented) people who didn't get lessons but even at that they start practicing with other people who have got lessons & learn off them.
As somebody said those ''guitar for dummies'' are great, however that is as a side tool to reference to. not to just teach yourself, at a glance you learn the basics but when you study those books they can get quite complicated & a teacher can clear any questions you have.
a teacher also encourages you to practice & gives you set goals.
Don't get me wrong you can learn by yourself but if you are in any way serious about wanting to play music & want to get to a good level, i'd DEFINITELY suggest lessons. Also alot of people seem to start their music career out on guitar as it is such a famous instrument & lots of people own guitars in some form. Don't be suprised if you feel like quitting guitar because everybody plays it after a few months it happens to alot of people, it doesn't mean you aren't musically talented.

PS try not to ask people to give you the chords to a song, its better if you can work them out yourself it creates an ear for certain notes. however make sure what you are playing is correct.
PPS: i read here an answer off somebody who was in a music college, she roughly said ''the teachers would cringe when they heard that a new 'self-taught' musician was coming to the colllege, because the teachers all knew he/she would have to be retaught due to them having bad technique''

Rory Gallagher- Walk On Hot Coals (ROCK, the 5 minute solo isn't as good as the ''irish tour'' solo, but jesus christ this rules & it highlights the bands chemistry)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=709KHLppvOM

''Rory's death really upset me. I heard about it just before we went on stage, and it put a damper on the evening'' Jimmy Page (Led Zep)

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Do i need to learn how to play acoustic guitar before learning electric guitar?

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riri

so...i aim to learn playing electric guitar but i dont know how to play acoustic guitar,is it okay?or do i need to learn acoustic guitar first?

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You don't have to learn acoustic guitar first.

People often suggest learning acoustic first because acoustic guitars require more hand strength to play, so you develop that hand strength, then playing electric guitar is easy by comparison.

Also if you start with an acoustic, you just need the guitar and don't need to spend money on an amp or cables. Whereas with an electric, you've also got to buy an amp and cables and stuff.

What are the differences in playing electric and acoustic guitars?

Tina

What are the differences in playing electric and acoustic guitars? If I learnt to play the acoustic can I then pick up electric easily or is there much difference?

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You can play exactly the same thing on an electric than you would on an acoustic. That's the short answer.

The difference is that you can do so much more on an electric. You can be more versatile. You can add "crunch" to the sound to play rock, clean up the tone to play jazz, add echo and alot of other effects, depending on what amplifier and effect pedals/processors you get.

Plus, usually the strings on electric guitars are lighter (not as thick as acoustic) making them easier to bend for outstanding cool effect. Bending your strings helps give your music emotion.

Plus, I think electric guitar players get more girls.

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