Electronic guitar or classical guitar ?

Question

i'm thinking of learning electronic guitar for very long time, but my friend said i should learn classical guitar before i start learning electronic guitar. I dont know anything about guitar. What's your opinion? which one should i learn first? Is it hard for a person like me to learn electronic guitar ?

Answer 1

Well, it seems there are varied answers. But, you need to ask yourself the most fundamental question, "What kind of music do you want to play". If you want to play Classical music then you should probably buy a classical guitar, and if you want to play other styles go with the electric. Let the music dictate what you need to do. Music always comes first, so serve her!

There are other things that you may want to take into account. Classical guitar music is considered more technically difficult than most other styles. Classical guitar has a wider neck, so it will be harder to play in that respect.

I started with a classical, then I got an electric, then another electric, followed by an acoustic. I play all styles, and so I want to emphasize again that the most important thing is what kind of music you want to play.

I don't know whether it's hard for 'a person like you to learn electric guitar', since I don't know you, but it's easy to learn to do anything if you pay enough attention.

Peace,
Dom.

Answer 2

Classical guitars ARE acoustic. What you mean is a steel-string guitar vs. a nylon string guitar. Short answer - if you're not going to play actual classical music then I'd probably go for a steel string acoustic-electric (that you could plug into an amp for a louder acoustic sound) . The only reason they tear up your fingers is because they're not set up properly. I have an Ovation acoustic with a string action that's just as comfortable as my electric guitars. If anything - the neck on an acoustic steel string guitar is more narrow than on your classical - so it should be easier for you to change chords. Don't sell your classical guitar however - keep it. As you get more into guitar later on you'll want it again later. Good luck.

Answer 3

Start with the acoustic guitar, not necessarily a classical guitar because there is a difference.

Learn chords first, runs second, leading third. Concentrate on music theory as you progress in your chord mastery. Once you get past the agony of the callus buildup on your fingertips the whole world of guitar playing is opened for you.

Be patient, preservere, and practice.

Answer 4

That is an easy answer. Always start on the basic and move up. Classical guitar is the fundamental prior to electric. Just like if you are going to learn about SLR cameras, you should start with analog before moving to digital. It gives you more a sense of understanding of the basics. Good luck and have fun.

Answer 5

i think u should learn acoustic (classical) guitar first but yea thats just what some chick named dominique thinx lol

Answer 6

i say ust go to a Electronic gutair because my brother did and he is really good