{"id":66524,"date":"2022-06-24T08:18:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T08:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=66524"},"modified":"2022-06-24T08:18:56","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T08:18:56","slug":"ten-tips-for-buying-a-beginner-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/ten-tips-for-buying-a-beginner-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Tips for Buying a Beginner Guitar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ajrfZjm4m6w?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>If you are looking for a guitar for your child, can I give you some advice? If you have the money to spare, don&#8217;t buy them a beginner guitar. It is tempting, but it is an impulse that will later be regretted when you realize the guitar was mass produced at great expense, and therefore it will not make a good investment. A real collectible guitar would cost several times more but could be worth much more in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Buying a beginner guitar is fine if you want to buy them something they can use while they learn to play. But having that guitar as their only instrument during lessons will make it harder for them to progress. They will get frustrated because they can&#8217;t play anything on it yet. A better plan is to follow these ten tips:<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in learning to play the guitar, you should consider buying a beginner guitar. These guitars are designed for newbies who want to learn to play the instrument. If you are buying your first guitar and aren&#8217;t sure about what you need, here are some tips for buying a beginner guitar.<\/p>\n<p>When I was a teenager, I wanted to learn how to play the guitar. My dad introduced me to one of his friends, who was an excellent musician and played in several bands. He gave me some great tips on buying a beginner guitar. I&#8217;ve been playing ever since, and have learned so much more about guitars and amps.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m writing this blog post as way of thanking him for opening up a whole new world to me! This is a list of things he said to me that have helped me immensely. Here are the ten tips:<\/p>\n<p>1. Beginners always struggle with the same things, at least early on:<\/p>\n<p>A) String height &#8211; make sure you can press down all the strings easily enough<\/p>\n<p>B) String action &#8211; make sure all the strings are even with each other when you play a chord<\/p>\n<p>C) Action &#8211; make sure you don&#8217;t have to push down too hard on the strings<\/p>\n<p>2. Good beginner guitars nearly always cost between $50-$200. Don&#8217;t worry about paying more than $200 for a beginner guitar. You&#8217;re not ready for that yet, trust your gut on that one. Check out Craigslist for deals (or better yet, start playing in bars\/restaurants) where people know they&#8217;ll get money back<\/p>\n<p>A guide to buying a beginner guitar.<\/p>\n<p>1. Do your research.<\/p>\n<p>2. Know what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>3. Work within your budget.<\/p>\n<p>4. Get the right accessories for you.<\/p>\n<p>5. Don&#8217;t be afraid to ask questions!<\/p>\n<p>6. Know what to look for in the guitar shop.<\/p>\n<p>7. Shop online for a better deal!<\/p>\n<p>8. Compare prices online before you make that purchase!<\/p>\n<p>9. Consider renting or borrowing the instrument until you know if it&#8217;s the right one for you!<\/p>\n<p>10. Take lessons from someone with experience!<\/p>\n<p>Music is a very broad field of study. It can be a way to express yourself or connect with others or just have fun. Whatever your motivation, here are some tips for buying a guitar as a beginner.<\/p>\n<p>1. Consider your budget<\/p>\n<p>There are many different kinds of guitars to choose from. There are electric guitars, acoustic guitars, classical guitars and smaller sized guitars called &#8220;travel&#8221; guitars. The price range for just one single guitar can vary from 50 dollars to thousands of dollars depending on the quality. If you are just starting, it may be wise to purchase an inexpensive guitar until you decide whether or not you really want to commit to playing guitar as part of your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>2. Learn how to play an easy song<\/p>\n<p>Before you make any purchases, ask yourself if you would like to learn how to play songs that you know and love and if so, how much time you&#8217;re willing to dedicate towards learning how to play them? Learning how to play an instrument can be both exciting and challenging at the same time. As with anything else worthwhile in life, it requires dedication and patience. Selecting a beginner friendly instrument will help ensure that you become inspired rather than frustrated by your early progressions as a musician.<\/p>\n<p>3. What type of music do you prefer<\/p>\n<p>* 1) Know what you are looking for.<\/p>\n<p>The first step to buying a good beginner guitar is knowing what you are looking for. There are many things to consider, from the shape of the neck, to the size of the fret board and even the feel of the pick-ups. You should also consider how many strings you want or need (six or twelve), and if you want a solid body or an acoustic\/electric model.<\/p>\n<p>Tone:informative<\/p>\n<p>When you are looking for a beginner guitar, there can be a lot of options. It can be hard to know what to look for in a guitar for beginners. I have been playing for quite some time now and I have learned a few things that might help you out.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m going to tell you about the first few guitars I played on and how they helped me get started. I hope this helps you find your first guitar.<\/p>\n<p>1.) Learn About Your Music Style<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y_EL1ldu_MU?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zw0lAATAEr4?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for a guitar for your child, can I give you some advice? If you have the money to spare, don&#8217;t buy them a beginner guitar. 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