Tips to Buy a Guitar for Beginners

1. Tips to Buy a Guitar for Beginners

2. 1. Introduction • It is difficult to select a guitar if you are a beginner. • Many questions are present in mind about the types of guitar and which one is better. • It is mandatory to select an instrument that is good and reliable. • So it is necessary that a learner must explore this topic by talking to experienced guitar teachers.

3. Type of Guitar • Generally, a question that arises about the guitar type is which is better electric or acoustic. • It depends on what type of music you want to learn and play on that instrument. • If a person wants to play metal or rock music then getting an electric guitar is a good idea. • If they need to play classical music then a classical acoustic guitar is the best. • Both guitars sound different so you need to select as per the taste of your music. You can also talk to the guitar classes where you want to learn the instrument.

4. 3. Budget • It is better to get a recommendation from a guitar teacher if you have one. • They can guide you well as they know what a beginner requires to become great at playing guitar. • Guitars can cost anywhere between $50 up to thousands of dollars. • It is easy to find a decent guitar between $50 up to a thousand dollars.

5. 4. Things to look for in a Guitar • The string should be close to the fretboard without making any buzzing sound when fretting properly. • If the strings are too far then it will become difficult to play the guitar. • Hold the guitar and look down the neck. There should be a slight bend away from the strings.

6. 5. Common Mistakes to Avoid • Don't choose a guitar with too many features. Try to go for a standard guitar and learn how to play it properly. • All guitars are not of the same size. • So try to figure out the size which will be best for you to play comfortably. • Make sure you choose the guitar with strings that you can move. The string gauge can range from 0.010 to 0.059.