I want to play the solo part of do you believe in magic, so can a guitar expert tell me which one will sound better with the song as well? I've been trying to learn acoustic but it is INSANELY hard!
Also, what is the price they should normally be around?
i don't want to get ripped off =]
2007-06-23 03:09:57 · 11 answers · asked by Brianne :) 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
OK...lets see. Do you believe in magic would sound nice on acoustic if you were playing alone. On electric it would also sound nice...just a different kind of distorted noise. Electric is kind of easier to play...but the song would sound best in acoustic. Most acoustic guitars are around $150.
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2007-06-23 03:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anna Bananasaurus! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The electric guitar is easier to learn on because the strings are closer to the fretboard. But the beginner loses much because the need for discipline and strengthening the fingers is lessened.
Most important, learning chords, rhythm techniques, runs and riffs, are best accomplished on an acoustic guitar because the student isn't mesmerized by the artificial and distorted sounds coming from an amplifier. An accomplished guitarist can play well on an acoustic, sometimes to the point of dazzling would-be guitarists thinking that the electric guitar is the only way to go.
I always recommend to a new student to begin on an acoustic guitar because they need to develop the calluses, the discipline, and the strength in the fingers and wrist to continue.
2007-06-23 10:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The electric is usually set up closer to the fingerboard, and the strings are generally lower tension (thinner) but the acoustic can be heard without electricity, amplifier, or connecting cord. the acoustic will also build up your chops (dexterity and callouses) faster. You can usually get either for around 150 - 200 dollars for a starter model. If the acoustic is proving too difficult at first, try a nylon string classical style guitar. Yamaha and Takamine both make a good starter instrument.
2007-06-23 10:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by MUDD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric Guitar
2007-06-23 10:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by Joymash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric is easier. You don't have to pay out the nose for a good guitar, BUT you have to make sure you get a decently made one (and one that is set up right and not damaged). A great way to shop for a guitar is to look around on the web stores (like musiciansfriend.com) and pick out what you may consider buying, THEN...go to www.harmonycentral.com and see what kinds of reviews that particular guitar has (you can look up reviews by consumers for all kinds of instruments there). When you pick out the guitar, I would recommend going to a store that has it and trying it out before buying. You can usually get a decent used one for about $200. A good new one you can get for probably $300-400 (Which I would recommend if you can afford it because you will get the warranty and it is usually set up correctly at the store). Some suggestions on guitars:
Fender Stratocaster (or Squier if you want cheaper)
Gibson Les Paul
Epiphone usually makes some decent less expensive ones
If you want a GREAT guitar (but expensive) go for anything by G&L;)
Best of luck and rock on!
2007-06-23 10:25:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can tell you is that an electric guitar is easier to start with because the strings are closer to the fret board, so you dont have to press down so much and the strings are better suited on electrics for smaller hands. I don't know which would sound better because I don't know the song, but if you want lessons or professional tips for free, go to www.justinguitar.com
2007-06-23 10:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On an electric you can adjust the heght of the strings above the fretboard (called the "action") Depending on the size of your hands, largest-classical, medium-acoustic, small-electric. But you could learn any. THose are just what would be the easiest.
For beginning price around $150-$200
2007-06-23 15:26:06 · answer #7 · answered by burgercalves 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learning to play is harder on electric because you have to deal with the amp. Beside that they are both the same. Do not pay someone. All you have to do is go online and find a guitar chord chart. They are easy to learn from.
2007-06-23 10:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How easy guitar playing is, is a question of how musically inclined you are.If you have no musical talent, then neither one is easy to play.
2007-06-23 10:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air guitar is the easiest. I have freaky chops on my air seven string, and my air chapman stick is just jazzing.
2007-06-23 10:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by Nodality 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋