141 - Acoustic Guitar vs. Electric (where to start?)

<p>I'm giving you the top 5 reasons why starting on acoustic guitar is better for a beginner than starting on electric guitar. The acoustic guitar is perhaps the most magical object in the world, and I'm here to tell you why...</p> <p>In addition, I'll recommend 5 acoustic music documentaries you NEED to check out and how to best use Music Nomad's suite of products.</p> <p>Acoustic guitar vs. Electric guitar is a debate that has been raging since the electric guitar was introduced during the mid-20th century. While it is no doubt fun to play and sounds incredible, is it the best thing for a beginner guitarist to play?</p> <p>Instead, I suggest that folks new to guitar start on acoustic guitar.</p> <p>Without further ado, here are the 5 reasons why you should start on Acoustic Guitar.</p> <p>★ Why You Should Start on Acoustic Reason #5: Self-Sufficiency All you need to play the acoustic guitar is just the guitar, no more, no less. This means you can go to a campfire jam with your acoustic guitar, you can play on the roof, or you can bring it on a walk with you.</p> <p>You don't need an amp, chords, or electricity. In this way, the acoustic guitar is totally self-sufficient and lends itself well to ease of playing and being a cheaper initial investment.</p> <p>★ Why You Should Start on Acoustic Reason #4: No Hiding From a technique and execution standpoint, the acoustic guitar doesn't allow you to hide behind layers of distortion and effects, therefore it builds better technical ability and overall cleaner playing.</p> <p>The acoustic guitar also requires a bit more strength and flexibility to play compared to an electric guitar. And, while this may seem like a reason for beginners to play electric guitar, it's not. Instead, this forces you to build-up muscle and flexibility in your fingers before moving to an easier instrument like the electric guitar.</p> <p>The goal is to make the transition from acoustic to electric easy, rather than making the transition from electric to acoustic difficult.