Monday 27 July 2009

Choosing A Guitar To Learn On

By Kim Clarebrooke

So you have made the choice to take up guitar. Now you must ask yourself what would be the best guitar for you to learn on? Would it be the bass guitar, the electric or the acoustic guitar?

One thing that will help you when picking out a guitar is the type of music that you like, as this is what you will be playing more than likely. If you like funk you may want to get a bass or electric guitar, while if you are into country you may want to start learning with an acoustic guitar.

Either way once you have an idea of what type of guitar you want to get, it is still going to be a hassle narrowing it down to a final decision to purchase. That is why I will go over some important things to consider when you are wanting to buy a guitar.

Play the music you love. In fact, it is the music that we listen to that influences us to play something. When you hear the strumming of a guitar, do you consider yourself listening to the lighter side of things or more on the hard core part?

Check how much you will be able to spend on a guitar and then ask yourself if it is worth the savings. Try to question your better judgment on how to determine a cheap, yet good quality guitar. If you have a limited amount on your hand, go with the one that matches your money.

Dont go after something you love yet the price isnt that friendly. But if you saw something that made your heart melt, and you would really like to have it, ask someone who works inside, a salesperson, perhaps, who could help you work out on something, like paying for it on an installment basis.

There are many features also on guitars. Some may have more frets than others, allowing the guitar to hit higher pitch chords, while others might be better for harmonics. For practice and learning purposes, you do not need something that is extremely loud yet.

Once you finally make your purchase, just remember that this is something for you to learn on, and does not mean a couple months down the road you cannot get another kind of guitar.

Still, if you cant decide between two great choices, have a friend who is skilled on playing a guitar accompany you and let him determine which one would be more appropriate. There are also plenty of guitar forums and blogs out there for beginners that are extremely helpful.

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