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Music is an integral part of our lives, and it seems that there isn’t a single person who didn’t have the desire to play a musical instrument while growing up. Many individuals started with a guitar and taught themselves how to play, eventually even composing their own songs.
When acquiring your first guitar, it can be challenging to determine which type of guitar to choose. The decision should depend on the genre of music you love. It’s crucial to play music that you enjoy; otherwise, you may lose interest. Acoustic guitars are primarily associated with folk and country music, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play other genres. If you’re interested in playing classical music, the classical guitar is the right choice. For rock or metal songs, an electric guitar is recommended as it allows you to utilize various effects characteristic of those genres.
Before purchasing any instrument, it’s important to learn some basic aspects of how it functions. The body of an acoustic or classical guitar is hollow, and each guitar has a soundhole. The vibrations of the strings produce sound through the soundhole. The harder you pluck a string, the greater the vibrations, resulting in louder sounds. The strings on these guitars are thicker compared to those on an electric guitar. Due to their thickness, they don’t bend easily, and the player has to apply pressure on the fretboard to play chords. This can be challenging for beginners.
On the other hand, electric guitars don’t rely on the guitar body shape to produce sound, so they don’t require a hollow body or a soundhole. The shape of an electric guitar can vary in many ways. Since the sound is not produced acoustically, there’s no need for thick strings, and you don’t have to press hard on the frets to generate a louder sound. Pickups capture the vibrations and convert them into sounds, which then need to be amplified by an amplifier in order to be heard. This means you’ll need additional equipment besides the guitar itself. Pedals can be used to manipulate the sounds you play.
When purchasing a guitar, you need to consider how and where you’ll be playing the instrument. Acoustic guitars are great for taking with you on trips or wherever you go, as you don’t require any additional equipment besides the guitar itself. However, things are more complex with electric guitars. You can’t play them without amplifiers and cables. Pedals are necessary to achieve the desired sound effects. Most importantly, you need access to electricity, or else you won’t be able to use your electric guitar.
Manuel Marino is a seasoned Senior Producer, Music Composer, and Artist with over a decade of experience. He specializes in branded entertainment across various mediums, including video games, films, and advertising campaigns. With 20+ years as a game music composer, Manuel has worked on numerous platforms, creating diverse orchestral soundtracks. HIRE ME
