| A quality acoustic guitar can give you a lifetime of joy, | | | | Play EXISTING riffs and patterns with speed and |
| and in the hands of a skillful player, can be made to do | | | | accuracy click here |
| almost anything. | | | | A high end guitar from a manufacturer like Martin will |
| Guitar Pro 5 Tempo Change | | | | undoubtedly give better sound quality than a cheaper |
| Acoustic guitars, however, tend to be far more difficult | | | | instrument. However, high end Martins tend to be |
| to shop for than electric guitars. The quality of the | | | | terribly expensive, running into thousands of dollars. |
| wood, the finishing, even the curvature of the back | | | | At the opposite end of the spectrum, cheap |
| have different effects on the quality of the sound | | | | instruments by manufacturers like Yamaha tend to be |
| produced by the instrument. In fact, you will find that no | | | | much more difficult to play and have a lower sound |
| two instruments will sound alike, even if they are the | | | | quality. As a beginner, these can really put you off |
| same model from the same manufacturer. | | | | playing the instrument. |
| For a beginner, it makes sense to purchase an | | | | Hence, the best way to go about buying your first |
| acoustic guitar. Electric guitars can be terribly | | | | guitar is to buy something in the mid-range. You can |
| complicated with the amplifier and effects pedals. | | | | get a guitar that has both good sound and build quality |
| Acoustic guitars, on the other hand, are very easy to | | | | while still being cheap enough for $400-600. Makers |
| pick up and play. | | | | like Fender, Yamaha, Ovation make some great |
| When you buy an acoustic guitar, make sure to invest | | | | instruments in this range. |
| in a capo, a set of high quality strings (most beginners | | | | When you go to the guitar shop to make the actual |
| should start off with medium gauge strings), a | | | | purchase, make sure that you spend enough time with |
| humidifier (a must if you end up purchasing a high end | | | | the instrument. Never be in a rush; take your time, play |
| instrument), a set of thick, medium, and thin picks, a | | | | a few chords, ask around for advice, try multiple |
| tuner, and a metronome. With all these instruments, | | | | guitars, and only pick the one that "feels right" to you. |
| you can dive right into learning how to play the guitar. | | | | |