difference between classical and acoustic guitar?

Question

im a 14 years old girl and i wana buy a guitar, but not sure which one. Which one is better classical or acoustic?

oh and what brand is good and reasonable/cheap price for both classical and acoustic guitar

by the way i didnt give u guys any thumbs up or down coz im level 1 idunno why they did it i think all answers are VERY helpful

Answer 1

Classical guitars are pricey

I would buy a standard acoustic for around 150 dollars,have someone that plays guitars take you to a music store to pick out a decent one.

The difference between a standard acoustic and a classical acoustic is the classical acoustics are a bit larger and the necks are wider.

Answer 2

Normally I would say take the class where you get to play the music you normally listen to . . . if you want to get exposed to another kind of music, that's ok, but don't take a class because you feel obligated to. Sight-reading will come in extremely handy in the classical guitar class--but if you don't sight-read, don't let that stop you . . . talk to the teacher first and find out whether they require it. Actually, that would be a good strategy in general--talk with the two teachers beforehand and see if that makes you lean towards one class or the other. Classical and pop guitar techniques are different--in classical, the thumb of the fretting hand stays on the center of the back of the neck at all times, while the strumming hand uses no picks, just long fingernails. This differs from blues guitar, where the thumb of the fretting hand often loops around the upper edge of the neck to help fret notes on the bottom string. As for the strumming hand, in popular styles, it's usually holding a pick. The actual instruments are different, too. A classical guitar uses nylon strings and has a wide neck (to help play individual notes). A country/folk/blues guitar uses steel strings (for increased volume) and has a narrow neck (to make playing chords easier). This sounds like an argument to stick to one class or another--but actually, taking both classes may help you appreciate and enjoy the differences! All depends on what you're up for :-)

Answer 3

O.K. A classical is for playing really old music. A regular acoustic is for semi-old to new music. If i were you i would go with an acoustic. I have a First Act Acoustical, its a really nice guitar but i think it was a special series.

Answer 4

Classical guitars have nylon strings and have a much different sound than regular acoustics. They are used alot in Flamenco style music. example http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-CG171SF-Flamenco-Guitar?sku=511105 . I would suggest you get the regular acoustic, you can play a wider variety of music. Also you don't have to tie the strings on them, unlike most classical guitars.
Here's a link for acoustic guitars http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitar/navigation/acoustic-guitars?N=100001+304276

Answer 5

Classical guitars have a flat, wide neck and nylon strings, used for classical music. Acoustic guitars have various body shapes, steel strings, narrower and slightly rounded necks, used in pop, rock, jazz, country, etc. "Better" depends on what you want to do, but in anycase look for Takamine, Yamaha and Ibanez; leave Epiphone to losers, Gibson to fools with too much money, and Taylor and Martin to professionals.

Answer 6

Classical acoustic guitars are a little bigger than regular acoustic guitars. Classical guitar (not "classical acoustic guitar") actually refers to a style of playing, not the actual instrument.

Answer 7

go with an acoustic
if you are just starting, see if FirstAct sells acoustics. i don;t think they do, but it is worth a try.
if not...well i don't really know what ac. guitar brand to get. i am not a guitarist.