AboutChris Brelsford Expertise Public school music teacher and music store owner willing to answer any questions about instruments, music education, any and all music related questions.
I recently picked up one of my friend's guitars at his house, and just started
plucking away, discovering a new interest. I actually started learning maybe a
few little basic level songs, like Merry Had A little lamb, and ode to joy within
the first day or two.
I want to ask, what kind of tools do you recommend to me, so I can start
playing the guitar? I'm really unsure about what type of guitar I should buy,
and how much I should pay for it. I just want to buy a basic guitar for myself.
I'm not really going for quality of sound at this point yet, but just something I
can practice on. I'll go for quality later on in my life when i have more money,
but for now I just need something thrifty for me to practice on.
I have a very strong background in music. I've been playing the piano since I
was around 7 years old, and many other instruments, and I can read music
and I have a strong music theory background as well.
I'm not sure how far I want to go really...I would just like to be the best I can
be. I will definitely pick up books from the library to read about the guitar.
Any information from you would be appreciated.
Thank you.
ANSWER: I wanted to ask, do you prefer an acoustic guitar or an electric?
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QUESTION: I always wanted to learn how to play an electric guitar, but my friend said the
best thing to do is to learn how to play an acoustic first. I'm assuming an
acoustic is better to start off with because you don't need to plug anything in,
and it seems to be more consistent. But in all honesty, I'm not too familiar with
how the electric relates to the acoustic.
Answer I think starting on an acoustic is a good idea, as you said, less gear to purchase right away....take a look at the Johnson line
