Learn to Play Guitar - Acoustic Or Electric?
by John Amherst
So you are walking through the guitar shop and wondering which would be best for beginners? The two main guitars are acoustic and electric, and picking between them is an important part of how effectively you will learn to play.

The electric guitar is generally more expensive and will need an amplifier to produce the sound. It is usually easier to play because mistakes are not as noticeable in the sound as acoustics. It is also a lot easier to press on the strings therefor much easier on your fingers.

The acoustic guitar is a hollow instrument which usually always has a sound hole. It is somewhat harder to play then an electric, because mistakes can easily be heard. It would be a little less expensive so it would be easier on your pocket book. When choosing one, you should make sure you are comfortable with it in hand and that you are satisfied with the sound that it resonates.

So which one would be a better choice to start on, you may ask? Well, even though it maybe a little harder to play, the best choice is definitely the acoustic guitar. The notes are easier to hear therefore helping you learn more effectively. I would strongly advise not to learn on an electric but as soon as you start getting better on the acoustic, you can switch over. This will make playing the electric guitar that much easier.

Well there you have some useful tips on picking a guitar for beginners. Whatever road you choose, just make sure you dedicate yourself, work hard and have patience. This will have you playing like a pro in no time.

My name is John Amherst and as a child i had always wanted to learn how to play guitar. Other children wanted to be a fireman or a policeman...not me, i wanted to be a rock star! But for some reason, i never took lessons and just kept putting it off. Recently i took advantage of an extended holiday from work and decided to dedicate myself to learn how to play guitar. Now i am playing in a local band every weekend and loving life!

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