acoustic or electric for a begginer? and how much?

Question

hi...i'm trying to learn the guitar (i have no past experience), but i'm left handed, so i have trouble when i read tabs (their usually for right handers), and when my right-handed brother tries to teach me, i have to do everything in reverse, which is kind of hard and confusing.

and i can't seem to keep my fingers on the strings for long, and when i do my fingers hit other strings and mute the sound.

so can anyone tell me any solutions?
i have half a mind to change to an electric guitar, cause i heard that it's easier to pick up.

and does anyone know the cheapest price of an electric guitar in singapore? is there like some beginnier pack or something?

thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Go with an acoustic.You can get a good Seagull ( new ) for $400-$500.They are made in Canada.Stay away from the cheap (made in Korea Or China ) Fender acoustic.If you buy a piece of junk,it will be hard to play and will not sound good,and that will discourage you from playing.Your problem with deadening the strings is you are using the yolks of your fingers instead of the tips.After a time,you will form calluses on your finger tips,and they won't hurt.As far as being a south-paw (lefty) it does not matter.Do not buy a beginners pack.They have cheap guitars.You may want to buy a guitar tuner( I use a Sabine ) as it saves a lot of time tuning when you re-string.I have several guitars,Gibson,Martin etc.But I play my Seagull S6+Spruce most of the time.I have been playing for 50 years.Try several guitars,then pick the one that you are comfortable with.Don't get one with real high action.

Answer 2

Ok, first of all, buy a left handed guitar... then everything will be right side up... i have found that that has helped me so much.

Its a choice of what you want to play or do...I would probably suggest electric if you are into the whole sound distortion thing. ... But if you do get, remember that you are going to have to play with a pick...

Get bass guitar if you want a bit easier time.. I play bass,and I like not having to use chords, and the length of strings is easier.

Why are your fingers on the strings? I don't quite understand... :)

Beginner packs you probably want to buy on the internet :)

I hope this helped,

-Graj

Answer 3

Tabs aren't right or left hand oriented. You just need to practice reading them I suppose.

Although electric guitar may be a bit easier....learning an instrument takes time. If you start with an acoustic, you'll become a better guitar player. It gives you better finger strength and makes you listen to what you're playing.

Put in the man-hours, and you'll see the results

Answer 4

Electric guitar is easier to play - so if you learn on an acoustic you will find the electric much easier to play later, and be able to play acoustic with no problems. Learning an instrument is hard work, and it will take time for your hands to get used to what you're trying to get them to do. I'd say stick with the acoustic as if you're learning ANYWAY you may as well learn to do something that may be slightly harder but much more useful.

Answer 5

acoustic gives you the option of starting with nylon strings, which may cause you less pain than steel, until your fingers start to toughen up. In your price range you won't have a lot of options (apart from generic stuff nobody has heard of) but Ashton and Fender should have something to suit.