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Do you have to know how to play the acoustic guitar before you play an electric guitar?
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No, you don't. It's perfectly fine to start with the Electric Guitar. My first guitar was electric, and my guitar teacher says that it makes no difference either way. Just get what you like. There is one factor to consider though. You don't want the strings to be too far from the frets, or after a while it will end up slicing through your fingers and making them bleed. I suggest you go to a local music store where you are allowed to try the Guitars before you buy one. As a beginner, you obviously don't know how to play, but you can still see how hard you have to press your fingers on the strings to get the strings to touch the frets (frets are the metal bars on the guitar neck). Pick a guitar that doesn't make you press your fingers too hard. But remember, it still makes no difference whether it's acoustic or electric; that is your preferance. If you need additional help in choosing a guitar, ask an employee at the music store. Most music stores have employees that are musicians themselves, so you'll probably be able to get some good advice from a guitarist who works there. All the music stores in my area have some very helpful Guitarists working in the stores. Don't be afraid to ask them for advice.
I've found that, no, you don't have to know acoustic to learn electric, but it sure helps to start out on an acoustic. The strings are fatter and usually the action is higher relative to an electric. Yes it's true, your fingers are going to hurt, and they probably will bleed, but things will only get easier with persistence. Starting on an acoustic guitar will help strengthen your fingers (ESPECIALLY for string bends) and build the callouses up on the tips of the fingers on your fretting hand a lot faster. You'll need those, or else every time you pick up the guitar it will feel like you're just starting out, and it'll take you longer to get used to it.
Pain in your wrists and other joints can be a sign of poor technique and you can hurt yourself this way, but it's going to hurt a bit regardless if you're just starting out and you're talking about developing your fingers, and the muscles in your hands that you probably never used in that way before. Once you get proficient enough on the acoustic, you'll be flying on an electric when you make the switch. Trust me it works.
well it all depends on whether you can actually play it and you may need lessons and who knows how long it will take you to pick it up some people have natural talent.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoOf course! They are both the same, Some people start off acoustic before they go into electric.. I personally think its a load of crap because they both do the exact same thing!
its just that the electric guitar can do a bunch more like Shredding and solos and stuff that requires gain on an amp... If you want a mix between both electric and acoustic just buy a Hollow-body guitar
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∙ 13y agoumm well if u question is ''do you have to learn acoustic guitar before electric
then NO
it is all the same its just a differt kind if you no what i mean
its good to no somthing about playing guitar before you rush in and buy one : )
It is good to have acoustic guitar lessons before you move on to electric guitar. The reason is that the electric guitar sound is amplified, and you do want to be playing the wrong stuff on a electric guitar.
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∙ 13y agoAcoustic is the best as you can not hear a mistake and you will get used to playing and when you are good you cantrade up to a electric.
When starting with an electric you will notice every little mistake and it can put you off were as with an acoustic it is less noticable so you can keep playing distraction free allowing you to get better
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∙ 10y agoNo, you do not need to know any instrument before learning how to play the Bass Guitar. In fact, I attempted to learn guitar and it wasn't until I began to understand music better from playing bass that I could truly grasp guitar. Playing guitar will give you a better understanding of chordal structure and note choice, more melodic playing style, and a better understanding of music when starting bass, but these are concepts you can learn on bass from the get-go just as easily.
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∙ 16y agoNo. Both have advantages over the other, but not, they are the same instrument, one is just electric.
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∙ 12y agoNo, and the base guitar is easier to learn.
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∙ 14y agoyes, same basic pricapal. both electric and acoustic guitars use most of the same chords.
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∙ 13y agoyes you sure can
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How does an electric guitar look?
thinner than an acoustic guitar , you'll know one a mile away , either you get this big predominantly wooden looking guitar , or a thin guitar with different colors like red black or blue , the shapes are unmistakable from an acoustic.
Was the electric or the acoustic guitar invented first?
the acoustic guitar originated in africa, then migrated to europe, then came to the U.S. where it took the shape we know today. Electrics weren't around until the 30's or 40's
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What is the 4 different types of guitars?
I don't know 100% but I'll try - 1 Electric 2 Acoustic 3 Nylon string Mexican like guitar lol . 4 Hollow body guitar ?? Hope I was a bit of help ,
Is it harder to learn on an acoustic guitar?
I think it doesn't matter if you learn on an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar. One thing to know is that steel strings are hard on your fingers until the ends of your fingers start to toughen up, so sometimes it is an advantage to start off learning on a nylon string acoustic guitar. But it doesn't really matter, use what ever guitar you have but it is hard at the start and you need to persevere.
What is Jack White's acoustic guitar brand and model?
It is a acoustic and electric, I don't know the model but the brand is Jedson.
What is that part that makes an acoustic guitar acoustic electric?
You mean an electro acoustic (that's just what I call em but ya know)? That would be the pickup situated inside the body of the body of the guitar.
What does metallica use to keep the acoustic guitar up on the unforgiven?
hetfield used the acoustic guitar and keeps it on top of his electric guitar, when the song is done he puts it away or throws it, i dont know
Which is the better guitar semi electric or acoustic?
This is what I experienced from my friend and I and we both play guitar. She plays electric and acoustic guitar (She likes acoustic the most). I play acoustic and its easier beginning with it (you can dominate electric guitar after playing the acoustic). But I think it would be better to start out with a basic acoustic guitar. An electric guitar would be the next level, for people who can afford one, and can play an acoustic. An electric guitar is also hard to carry(They're made of metal and plastic)and aren't cheap enough to get rid of or repair. The acoustic guitar isn't only just used for country( i hate country music... but i play acoustic!)it can be used for all kinds of things that you would probably want to know. Lets face the facts, you don't usually see an electric guitar player doing a solo on their porch. Electric guitar is better with more equipment and other people playing drums, e.t.c. But it just looks cool and has more varieties of sounds (with gear). So unless you are a hard-core rocker, or just think electric's better and cooler and want to take on these problems, go with the electric.
How does an electric guitar look?
thinner than an acoustic guitar , you'll know one a mile away , either you get this big predominantly wooden looking guitar , or a thin guitar with different colors like red black or blue , the shapes are unmistakable from an acoustic.
Was the electric or the acoustic guitar invented first?
the acoustic guitar originated in africa, then migrated to europe, then came to the U.S. where it took the shape we know today. Electrics weren't around until the 30's or 40's
What instruments are used in the song when you look me in the eyes by the Jonas Brothers?
Kevin can play guitar, insanely well, i might add. Joe can play guitar and tamborine, but i think he only plays guitar in a little bit longer. Nick can play guitar, drums, and piano. I don't know what Frankie can do, and Kevin joe and nick may be able to do more, but if so, i obviously don't know about it.
What is the 4 different types of guitars?
I don't know 100% but I'll try - 1 Electric 2 Acoustic 3 Nylon string Mexican like guitar lol . 4 Hollow body guitar ?? Hope I was a bit of help ,
What instruments does he know to play?
Acoustic Guitar
Is it harder to learn on an acoustic guitar?
I think it doesn't matter if you learn on an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar. One thing to know is that steel strings are hard on your fingers until the ends of your fingers start to toughen up, so sometimes it is an advantage to start off learning on a nylon string acoustic guitar. But it doesn't really matter, use what ever guitar you have but it is hard at the start and you need to persevere.
What is a good electric guitar for players used to acoustic?
You can use any electric guitar just like an acoustic, but the main differences are the action (string distance from the neck) and possibly the width of the neck. Electric guitars may have narrower necks and the action height is usually closer to the neck. Action can be adjusted in electric guitars. As far as I know, all electric guitars have steel strings with varying thicknesses for flexibility. Some acoustic guitars have nylon for the same purpose.
Did Brian Jones play guitar on Jigsaw Puzzle?
We don't know for sure. The Satanic Sessions volume 2 present most of the basic track takes for the song. There is only drums, an acoustic guitar and the eletric slide guitar. Keith overdubbed another acoustic guitar later. If Keith is playing the acoustic on the basic track, we can admit than Jones is playing the electric slide. However, one possible alternative would be that Jagger is playing the acoustic while Keith is playing the slide guitar. We don't know for sure, but I would assume that is is Brian who plays it.
