Thursday, October 30, 2008

Which type of Acoustic Guitar to choose?

Acoustic guitars seem to show no signs of diminishing in importance and they have been the standard by which all other instruments are judge for decades now. Before the improvement of modern amplification systems, the acoustic guitar was not the preferred instruments of songwriters across the world. Acoustic guitars, after all, are relatively quiet when compared to a banjo or an accordion. Nowadays, however, you can play guitar acoustic music as loudly or as quietly as you wish. Although everyone recognizes the sound of a guitar, it never seems to get old. From folk to rock to jazz, guitar is probably the best place to start.

Once you have advanced a little bit, guitar playing gets a lot easier. When you are first starting, however, it is extremely difficult. The first few times you play acoustic guitars, it can be very exasperating. Your fingers hurt when you push down on the strings, the chords don't sound like they should, and nothing works out right. Persevere! Acoustic guitars aren't popular simply because of their harmonious sound. It is an open secret that they are exceptionally easy to play compared to many other instruments.

Before you even start playing, you have to pick out your acoustic guitar of course. This is a subject of some debate among guitar experts. Should you buy a beginner guitar, or should you go all out and get something more expensive? Many people believe that beginner guitars are the way to go. That way, if you don't like playing, you haven't wasted too much money. Other people believe that you shouldn't confine yourself to acoustic guitars. If you have the money, you should buy a really good ax. That way, it will be a joy to play. The better it sounds, the more you're going to want to play it!

In my opinion, the best approach is a compromise. Whether you are getting acoustic electric guitars, nylon string classical guitars, or some other kind, it shouldn't be the bottom-of-the-line. Get something that is decent, but not excessively expensive. You can usually find acoustic guitars on sale for less than 200 dollars. Take someone who is experienced along to help you pick it out. Choosing the correct guitar, after all, is essential. You will be sticking with that instrument for a long and even a very long time, so you had better choose carefully. The incorrect instrument will not even stay in tune and will be hard to play.


Published: 2007-09-17 Author: Isabelle Chartrand








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1 comment:

Mark Antony said...

Always check the action of any guitar you buy. That is, the distance between the strings and the fretboard. Too high and it's far harder to play. Too low and you may get fret rattle.

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