Help with acoustic and electric guitar please?

Question

I am learning to play the acoustic guitar, but my mom found a really nice set for learning the electric guitar, but it explain the guitar so well. will I be at a complete loss if I try to learn the acoustic guitar from the electric book (of course I will ignore the electric parts of it) Thanks a bunch:)

Answer 1

i'm not certain, but i think the chords are written the same for both, but i'v never played electric

Answer 2

Have your mom get a book called Fretboard Logic by Bill Edwards, not only will you learn how to play guitar, but it will explain all the terminology, concepts and the important reasoning behind chord formation and why the guitar is set up the way it is.

You'll learn to play what you want not just fingering for certain songs that teaches you a few chords and nothing else.
Though I play a number of instruments, I used to think I couldn't ever learn to play guitar , but once i got this book I realized I hadn't learned much because I hadn't been taught anything useful. I could do more after 5 minutes with this book than I had learned up to that point.

I got the SE version that combines volumes 1 and 2, it's also available in a version with a DVD, got mine from guitar center but you can also get it a amazon.com Best 20 bucks I've ever spent on a music book. ($10 if you only want vol1)

Check out the details of the book on his website, it's not the easiest to navigate but get into the catalog and click on Vol 1, see if that tickles your brain.

Answer 3

Well there really isn't a difference. You plug in an electric guitar and you don't with an acoustic. Just learn major chords first, then some power chords and scales. I would use an acoustic guitar first because they are harder and once you can play that well, switch to the electric and you will be suprized how easy it is.

Answer 4

In a way, they really are two completely separate
instruments.

If you intend to pick up the electric eventually,
grab the books and learn as you go with the
acoustic.

The caution from the old school is that you
may be lured away from the acoustic by
getting swept into the electric's appeal
of "greater visibility and popularity".

I was lucky in that I learned initially with
acoustic, but because of my deep love
for the big picture, I never abandoned
its worth.

So, go for learning any and every way
you can--versatility and diversity are
commendable.

Just always remember that the acoustic
is purer, although it is wondrous some
things the electric allows us to do.

Hope I've helped.

Answer 5

I don't know that there are any "pros or cons" to any of these instruments. I've been a guitar player for 40 years, and I own one of each kind of guitar. Each guitar has a different sound and purpose, and they are used accordingly. I normally use one of my electrics for performing or recording. The signal is strong and hot, and can give me a wide variety of sounds. I use my acoustic more for things like outdoor campfires and such. It has a very rich, natural sound. I use the acoustic-electric on stage, to give that rich, natural sound with a stronger signal.

Answer 6

notes and chords are the same for both acoustic and electric. so, no you wont have any problems. some information in the electric guitar book may just not be nessecary for the acoustic =D

Answer 7

Guitar is a guitar,notes and chords are the same on either only the sound is different. (been playing both for over 35 years)

Answer 8

its prety much the same accept the electric itrs made for fast solos and stuff the acoustic is for country and chord playing which can also be acheived on an amps clean setting