do I have to learn on an acoustic guitar before learning on a electric one?

Question

i just wanna learn on a electeic guitar...

Answer 1

no electrics are actually easier to learn on and are more versatile and (in my opinion) sound better- the have the same tuning/ # of strings/ layout

Answer 2

No. You are actually better off learning electric because it is easier on your fingers. The only difference is at the bottom end of the price scale - an electric requires you buy an amplifier while an acoustic doesn't. Try to stick to a good brand such as Fender or Marshall (they often have packages with everything you need) when you start unless you have someone to help you. You'll need about a 10 watt amp to start. This is ample loud enough, you won't need anything louder until you join a band. Also, most important, invest in a good tuner. This is absolutely essential, regardless of whether you use acoustic or electric, but remember, and acoustic needs an audio pickup while an electric uses a plug in. Many tuners have both.

Answer 3

its basically the same notes and chords. Its easier if u learn with a acoustic guitar but it really doesnt matter just dont plug the electric guitar into an amp without knowing how to play.

Answer 4

You can learn how to play guitar on either an acoustic or electric guitar.

It would really depends on what style of music you want to play on guitar.

Since you indicate you just want to learn how to play guitar on an electric guitar, then I would suggest you learn to play songs that were originally recorded with an electric guitar. I would also go further, and suggest you learn to play songs you are really fond of.

Answer 5

I'd say, no, you don't absoultely have to. But it's usually better to start on acoustic so you can focus on learning the fundamentals of guitar playing before getting caught up in all of the effects and amplification that electric guitars offer.

Answer 6

Electrics have better "action" (distance between the strings and the neck) and usually have lighter gauge strings. Electrics are a lot easier to learn on. On the other hand an acoustic strengthens the fingers and builds up callouses quicker. (For guitarists callouses are a good thing)

Answer 7

No, it is just a lot cheaper to learn on an acoustic because they are not as expensive to buy and they don't require an amp. That way, if you find out you are not as interested in the guitar as you once thought you were... you are out of pocket a whole lot less.

Answer 8

You can learn an electric guitar first

Answer 9

Electric is a lot easier to play. But you'll be a very lazy player if you don't also play an accoustic guitar. It'll teach you chords better, strengthen your hand play, and you'll be able to play electric a lot faster once you are able to do chord changes on an accoustic.

Short term (less than a year playing): Electric.

Long-term (longer than a year playing): Accoustic, then electric.

Answer 10

No I started on an electric and moved to an acoustic.

Answer 11

It depends on the style of music you want to play. If your in to Heavy metal and balzing lead solos then you should start on an electric. If your in to Dave Mathews and John Denver then accoustic is your path to stardom.