Guitars FAQs
If I am a beginner, what kind of guitar should I get?
Some people who are just starting out sometimes consider a bass guitar
to be easier to learn because there are less strings and fewer chords
to learn. Typically, these guitars are simply easier to learn because
you do not play the melody in songs, but instead play music to give
a beat and bass line to the melody.
But, this does not necessarily that a bass guitar is the best. Some
feel that it is best to get down all of the basics to playing a real
guitar down before moving on to a bass guitar. They think that having
the all-around knowledge can help you when you need to specialize in
one certain instrument.
Should I use a pick when I play?
This depends on which school of thought you subscribe to. Some people
feel that playing the guitar with a pick is less personal because your
hands do not get the feel that they would get if you were actually strumming
the guitar strings yourself. There are many people who feel that they
cannot convey the emotions in their songs as well when using a pick.
But, on the other hand, there are some people who definitely prefer
to use a pick. The best reason for this is simply because if you play
the guitar for several hours at a time, you will notice that your fingers
get red and blistered and it can alter how you play. A pick also offers
a percussive, aggressive sound to the notes, which can be an asset if
you’re playing “hard” music.
Which is better, an electric or an acoustic guitar?
This is kind of like asking, which are better, cats or dogs? There
are different aspects that different kinds of people prefer about both
of these different kinds of instruments. Some people think that an acoustic
guitar is better because it has a more pure, pristine sound about it.
They also prefer them because they can be played without an amplifier.
But, there are those who prefer electric guitars as well. One of the
biggest reasons for this is because they simply like to have a big sound
come from their instruments. For many types of music, these kinds of
guitars are best suited because the music requires a big sound to be
most effective.