WHY SHOULD I LEARN ON AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR FIRST?

Acoustic guitar is claimed to be harder to play than an electric one by many people. In my opinion, this does not make any sense to beginners, since they have just started from baby steps, barely known about guitars to state which is more difficult. However, we have to go with the flow somehow, to choose between the two styles. I suggest you have acoustic lessons, and I’m gonna tell you why.

Comfortable adaptability:

 An acoustic practice routine can happen at almost any place you like. In a park, at the backyard, at school, even in your own room,… Your session is taken peacefully with a simple guitar and music sheets, without disturbing the surroundings with the noise and bass. Also, like I’ve already said, the environment is really flexible, you don’t have to find somewhere with electricity and soundproofed walls but still give the same comfort to everyone.

 Cheap courses: 

 Starting with acoustic guitars does not cost a fortune. They are actually a lot cheaper than electric guitars, since player don’t have to buy much things. Basically, all we need when it comes to practice is an acoustic guitar, a guitar tuner and a strap, possibly a pick if you want. With electric style, you will need all of those stuff, plus  a power apm, cables and others.  If you have little money to spend on guitar courses, it is okay to join a class of many students, ‘coz you still can receive the same quality. Some teachers would be kind enough to give you free courses through Internet, for example, since… you know, basic chords were nothing (to beginners only ;) ). On the other hand, electric guitars cannot be taught for groups, obviously. 

Good for you:

Playing the acoustic guitar give you the real feelings of a guitar player. Beginner class is enough to answer the question, how it really feels to be a guitarist. Basic chords and skills are only groundwork for your future, through them you may see if you suit guitar well, or not at all. It is like a back-up plan for you, not to lose bunch of money on expensive equipments and courses, only to find out guitar is not for you.

Also, beginning with classic guitar give you necessary musical theory to start other tasks, like singing or composing. You can choose to work on skills first, or straight to a song, the call is yours. It will all lead to something eventually, where you have mastered all transition skills and chords, then you can take up electric guitar if you want because that would not be difficult. On the contrary, playing electric well does not mean you can jump to acoustic lessons easily (you may go back to where you start).

In addition, nylon strings (if your acoustic guitar has them) is not too hard on beginners. Whereas steel strings give stiff movements, nylon strings is a little softer and easier to play. If you have decided to follow acoustic team, don’t forget to make some research about what to look at when buying acoustic guitars, in case everything is messed up.

Well, however.

No matter what style, ask yourself first, what kind of music you would love to play? Classical, country or pop, R&B is okay with acoustic guitar. But if you are into rock, metal and electric, that would not be very… reasonable.

Anyways, collecting skills first is not a bad choice though. You can go back to electric guitar, or any other type as you like, eventually.