Learning Guitar?

Question

Hi. Well my dad knew how to play guitar. And when he left the house a few years ago he left his guitar behind. I really like rock music and am really interested in playing the guitar. The problem is that I don't have the money to get an electric guitar, the amp and everything else. Is playing an acoustic and electric guitar the same? If I learn to play an acoustic will it be easy to play an electric guitar? Any tips? Thank you.

Answer 1

Well, acoustic guitars are cheaper and lighter, and they are great for a light tune, but they are larger and harder to play due to their thich metal strings. Electric guitars are smaller and easier to play due to their thinner strings. They are good for both a light tune and a hardcore rock tune. However, they are heavier, useless without the amp (or electricity, obviously), and MUCH more expensive.

My guitar teacher says that if you can play the acoustic guitar, you can play the electric guitar with ease. I play an acoustic, and I know his theory is right because I used his electric guitar during a lesson. It was much easier on the fingers. My suggestion is to learn the acoustic guitar, and, once you have gotten the hang of it, and enough money, get an electric guitar. But make sure you enjoy playing the guitar. If you don't enjoy it, then you'll never learn it. Good luck with whatever it is you choose!

Answer 2

Acoustics and electrics are the same, but acoustics are harder to play because the strings are thicker. However, if you learn acoustic first, the switch to electric would be extremely easy.

Answer 3

if you want to play rock you need an electric guitar but the only difference is that the acoustic is larger