Whats a better instrument to teach yourself, electric or acoustic guitar?

Question

I'm leaning towards acoustic

Answer 1

acoustic or electric it all depends what guitar you really want to play. I started out with a Squier Telecaster and it took me a while to get used to it still learning really how to play. I'm going to have to choose Acoustic it sounds really good without having to turn on the amp.

Answer 2

The electric guitar may be easier if noise is a problem. You can practice with headphones on and the rest of the house won't be able to hear you. If this isn't a major benefit to you.. start out with acoustic. You'll be able to teach your ear the notes better and will have a better idea of what it takes to get loud vs soft notes. Once you've mastered the acoustic.. the electric will come easily.. and you'll play better because of it. It's kind of like learning piano on a keyboard instead of the actual piano. You'll get the fingerings.. but the amount of pressure for different notes varies greatly on the original instrument. Also, you can get an electric pickup for your acoustic guitar that can be hooked up to a digital mixer and be transformed into an electric guitar. You can pick from literally hundreds of different sounds... just like the electric guitar. This saves you from having to own both an electric and acoustic.

Answer 3

What''s better to learn on is generally an Electric actually. The string gauge is typically smaller, and the action typically lower, even though you'll need an amp and such for the complete experience, you can still learn unplugged during practice. The two are also generally used for different types of music, many acoustic styles incorporating either basic chord work and strumming, or more advanced finger picking styles with added nuances between chord work. Electric typically uses more individual scale work for lead tones. But both can do both obviously, they're still the same instrument. I say get an electric, get a good feel for it, then step up to the acoustic (that's what I did.) The two feel pretty different as well.

Answer 4

Acoustic

Answer 5

I started out on electric then went to acoustic but honestly it should be the other way around. Like the guy above me said if you dont know what your doing with an electric then all your really doing is making noise.

Answer 6

If you're a beginner, start with acoustic. Then when you get better, you can play electric. Plus, if you start with electric, you'll just be making a racket since you're not all that good yet.

Answer 7

Learn acoustic then do electric. That's what I am doing.

Answer 8

go with acoustic it is so awesome ive been playing 4 almost 3 years and ive already learned over 15 songs!!! you should get a teacher to help you if you can until you no all of your notes and then you can teach yourself. i think you can take online classes....

good luck!!!
-blonde chica

Answer 9

Acoustic would be your best bet. I've heard from a lot of friends that this is a good beginner's choice.

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Answer 10

accoustic is definitely easier. most teach yourself books are for accoustic guitar.