Gonna learn how to play the guitar?

Question

Acoustic or electric? What's the difference on how you play it [and how it sounds]?

Answer 1

acoustic is better to learn on its builds callusus and stuff
electric is better plugged in a amp acoustic dosen't have to be

Answer 2

To learn, the acoustic, I've told many a student that but of course most don't listen and they get electric and then realize that electric doesn't sound well until you learn how to play it....so I always recommend acoustic....you won't keep anyone up at night when your practicing !!!!!!!! Some have actually gone later on and got the acoustic, one of them was a member of my own family, she said that she wished that she had listened to me in the first place !!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Start on acoustic. Cheaper and less stuff to buy. Go to your local music shop, with a knowledgeable friend if poss. ans see what's around in your price range. Get friend to check a few out. If no friend, ask assistant. You will need guitar, bag, tuner and book of chords. Tune guitar, pick 3 chords ( A D E ) .Start iwth A Learn and practise. Move on to D. Learn then practise changing between them. Repeat with E. There are stacks of songs U can play - Johnny. B. Goode, Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes, etc. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Acoustic. It's a little harder to play until you build up callouses, but well worth it in developing technique. Learn a few classic rock songs and you'll be a hit at parties!