I wanna learn to play electric guitar but would it be better to learn to play acoustic guitar before electric?
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I wanna play electric guitar, should I start learning with an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar at first?
Of course you can start with electric guitar because in electric guitar you have low action which will be easier for to play and fret your hand without pain,whereas in acoustic guitars ,action of those guitars are higher as compared to electric guitars and strings are less flexible as compared to electric guitars (in terms of string bending technique).But i would suggest you to learn playing with acoustic guitars at first because due to high action you have to press your strings harder which will hurt your fingers but you will gain muscle memory and your finger dexterity will increase.Acoustic guitars are cheaper as compared to electric guitars because electric guitars are not only is expensive but it also includes investment on amplifiers,but in acoustic we do not need amplifiers the sound comes out from the instrument itself.Hence they are far more economical as compared to electric guitar.As per your development acoustic guitars will be beneficial.And you will develop your skill and dexterity. And you can transfer your skill from acoustic to electric after gaining knowledge. So i would suggest you learn acoustic and then upgrade your playing to the electric.
What are the first steps of learning how to play the electric guitar?
Thanks for the A2A!Step 0: Plug the guitar into the amp. At this point, don’t use any effects and keep the volume low. That lets you hear when you’re playing notes cleanly and when you need to correct your fingering to get the best tone.Step 1: Learn to tune it. Start without an electronic tuner so you learn how the pitch of one string relates to the next. Then use the electronic tuner.Step 2: On each string in turn, learn to fret a note without buzzing or excess pressure.Step 3: Learn a few chords. Learn how to finger them and practice getting clean notes across the fingerboard. Start with G major, C major, and D major. Next add A major, E minor, A minor, D minor.Step 4: Learn to hold the pick if you’re going to use one. Not everyone does. The point of the pick should be like an extension of your index finger. Hold it between your thumb and index finger. Loosen your grip until the pick falls out of your hand when plucking a string, then tighten your grip a tiny bit. That’s how hard you want to hold it.Step 5: Learn a few scales, again practicing picking cleanly. Use the same keys as in Step 3.Step 6: Practice switching from one chord to another until you can do it in time to the song. Start with a good two chord song. I recommend Hank Williams’ “Jambalaya”. Try it in the key of G using the G major and D major, then in the key of C using C major and G major.Be patient. Play along with recordings. Use a metronome to ensure you can play with good timing. Recording yourself on your computer, tablet or smartphone and listening back will give you valuable insight into your timing and the cleanliness of your fretting and picking. Don’t be discouraged if you sound awful at first - everyone does!At some point you can start learning about the other half of your instrument - the signal chain. Experiment with the tone controls on your guitar and your amp to see how they change the clean sound. Explore one effect at a time. (I’d go for EQ, chorus, tremolo, delay and reverb first, then overdrive, fuzz, and distortion, then phasing or flanging. Lastly, compression.) Then try them in combination. This journey of discovery will never end.Three things that will keep you progressing: Have the guitar handy so you can pick it up and play in idle moments. Find others to play with who are just a bit better at it than you are. And HAVE FUN!
Do I need to learn accoustic guitar first, to play electric guitar?
Do I need to learn accoustic guitar first, to play electric guitar?Need to? No. But this is what I tell my guitar students.If you get an electric guitar and amp first, you will spend a few minutes plugging in, adjusting your sound, playing with the different tones, seeing if you can make it sound like Hendrix in All Along the Watchtower, turning it back down when someone on the other side of the wall complains, then, after ten or twenty minutes of messing around, maybe you'll start practicing. If you start with an acoustic, you will spend that same 10-20 minutes practicing. That time will add up to a lot over your first year.Also note that most people think the sound of your guitar comes from your amp with an electric, but from the guitar body with an acoustic. That is only partly true. Your unique sound will come first and foremost from your fingers. An electric guitar amp does not make sound, it only makes it louder. You need to learn to shape sounds with your fingers first. Once you feel you have gained a level where you're confident you can play a few songs, you may want to move on to electric if that is your goal. But you should always start with an acoustic.Finally, note that, if you do want to be an electric guitarist, practicing with the sounds you will use on stage must be part of your practice routine... but only after you've learned to shape sounds with your fingers.
Can i learn to play electric guitar by myself?
I really want to learn to play electric guitar, but can i learn it by myself? Im ready to practice maximum 4-5 hours a day. I like that AXL jacknife guitar, will it be a good guitar for beginner like me? I also don't have much experience with guitars, i played it at my friend's house and only thing i can play is Godfather theme.... Please help!