I really want an electric guitar...I am 12 years old, trying to start a band with my friends, were not immediatley going into it, but were getting preped..okay so I want one, and I'm afraid im too puny and weak to play it, do u have to be strong and athletic..like u do for the drums?? I really want to do this, and its really my wish, but I'm just afraid it won't work out for ME...any experienced 12 year old girls to help me out? I need advice...This is my Christmas wish, please help.
2006-12-10 13:01:27 · 8 answers · asked by hey. answer me 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
are you kidding me?
of course not.
when it comes to music, it doesnt matter what you look like.
to play the drums you dont have to be atheletic, you just have to have a good sense of rhythm, although it WILL make you look buff, if youre playing punk music where all the beats are pretty fast.
as for guitar, no, all you need is a LOT of determination, and a lot of tolerance, and a LOT of time on your hands. as for physical qualities, it helps to have a flexible wrist and long fingers. but you can do without just fine. i'm sure you'll be great :]
2006-12-10 13:26:31 · answer #1 · answered by Desperado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be big or strong to play the guitar. All you need is the desire to learn. My son is 12 too and he plays guitar. In fact, electric guitars are a lot easier to play than regular acoustic guitars because the strings are a lot lighter.
2006-12-10 13:10:39 · answer #2 · answered by jare bare 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their are many guitars that make miniature replicas of the real thing such as Gibson, epiphone and fender. I started playing at the age of 8, and had no trouble. If you want a full size guitar that weighs less, stick with Yamaha, Jackson or a fender.
Check out www.musicians friend.com
P.S Its not in your arms, its in your heart.
2006-12-10 13:20:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't really matter much. You'll need to build hand strength anyways, but that just comes with practice. You might want to go with something light like a fender or ibanez solid body. Avoid les pauls and arch-tops if you're going to be standing alot. Also invest in a decent strap to save your shoulder some trouble.
2006-12-10 14:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by stickymongoose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
i play guitar (i only have an acoustic) and i have held both (my friend has electric) and they are about the same weight (electric is slightly hevier)
get an electric, i really want one and with an accoustic u really can't do any of those mad thing the people like jimi hendrix did
but on an electric u can
plus if u have an electric u can learn tab
2006-12-10 13:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not twelve,but you don't have to be athletic to play an electric guitar!I'm pretty puny myself and I play a huge acustic guitar!
2006-12-10 13:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by Angel Kitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think fitness has anything to do with it,at least not for a beginner.Go for your dream,practice,stay with it,and you'll have the only skills you need.
2006-12-10 13:08:28 · answer #7 · answered by Emily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go for it
2006-12-10 13:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋