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5 Responses to “I Am Interested in Learning How to Play the Electric Guitar, Is It Beter to Learn the Acoustic First?”

1. JT says:

   August 9, 2011 at 1:38 am

   I started on an accoustic first and think when I moved to electric it made my life easier. As most people have said above I would go accoustic first and practice like mad!

   Good luck
2. Suzan Frankfurt says:

   August 9, 2011 at 1:38 am

   Hi Gary, like everyone suggested, it would be better to begin with a 6 string acoustic guitar. if you need some tips on the best acoustic guitars, you can refer to this article: http://www.toptenservices.net/2009/12/20/top-ten-acoustic-guitars/
   I started learning on the Fender DG8S guitar, it is pretty good and if finely tuned, produces very good sound. It is a 6 string acoustic guitar and well within affordable range, but if you can spend a little more, Aria AD-28 is one of the best acoustic guitars to begin learning to play guitar.
   good luck with all the learning, it is fun
3. donna jean says:

   August 9, 2011 at 1:38 am

   It would be much easier to learn first with an acoustic guitar.
4. Chewe says:

   August 9, 2011 at 1:38 am

   Acoustic.
   The heavier style needed to play acoustic will make the switch to electric so much easier later on.
   You’ll be able to practice anytime and anywhere without needing a power point or amp.
   One answer here suggests to start with electric as he playes power chords and palm mutes. This is all good if that’s the only style you want to play. Rhythm is essential to learn as is scales and chords. All this can be done on an acoustic.
   If you want to plug in then I’d suggest an electric acoustic.
5. Tagasagot says:

   August 9, 2011 at 1:38 am

   Yes, you can start with electric guitar.

   For me, starting with electric guitar is easier because almost everything you’ll play is just power chords, barre chords (which is easy on an electric), strumming and palm muting among many other easy stuff. This is what you’ll be doing if you will play rhythm guitar and the songs are from the punk or alternative rock genres. I learned this before I learned how to play acoustic guitar.

   Some people may say that it’s easier to start with acoustic, but it’s just for them. It varies from person to person, depending on musical taste.

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