Corno Dolce
Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
Sounds like a disaster in the making...........
Newbie question: should I learn the guitar or piano as a complete beginner?
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OM2
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y?
i asked for advice from someone who does guitar tuition - they said that i could pick up the same one from a shop for £32 + they would recommend it being a good start?
having said that, i don't want to waste money if it's not worth it
let me know what u think
thanks
Corno Dolce
Admiral Honkenwheezenpooferspieler
Even in the acoustic guitar world I would be extremely careful about what I would lay down my hard-earned money for...
Lusaka_Guitarist
Member
Should you decide to go for Guitar, I would recommend that you get the nylon string guitar. Its gentler on the left hand fingers (if your are right-handed).
Lovemore Nanjaya.
Lovemore Nanjaya.
OM2
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thanks. can u send me a link for the one u recommend? or at least give a name and make
teddy
Duckmeister
Hello
The only store I have found near you is Bullfrog Music. They are on line and sell secondhand as well as new. It is true a cheap guitar can be more awkward to play so choose one where the strings are close to the fingerboard. Go for nylon to start with and remember you can change the sound by changing the strings. I use soft strings becuse it suits me and the music I play. If you buy an inexpensive guitar and do not like it you can sell it. If you do not take to playing guitar you will not have wasted too much money. I still have my first cheap guitar and I can take it around with me and I do not worry about damaging it like I would with the expensive one. Go for it. You may end up as a lousy player like me (but I still enjoy it) in which case the most expensive guitar in the world will not help you. But you can still enjoy yourself and most of the people you play to won't even know if the ruddy thing is properly tuned. If you turn out good then save up and buy a better one (maybe second hand). Good luck and start playing and stop worrying about it.
teddy (the cr#p guitarist)
The only store I have found near you is Bullfrog Music. They are on line and sell secondhand as well as new. It is true a cheap guitar can be more awkward to play so choose one where the strings are close to the fingerboard. Go for nylon to start with and remember you can change the sound by changing the strings. I use soft strings becuse it suits me and the music I play. If you buy an inexpensive guitar and do not like it you can sell it. If you do not take to playing guitar you will not have wasted too much money. I still have my first cheap guitar and I can take it around with me and I do not worry about damaging it like I would with the expensive one. Go for it. You may end up as a lousy player like me (but I still enjoy it) in which case the most expensive guitar in the world will not help you. But you can still enjoy yourself and most of the people you play to won't even know if the ruddy thing is properly tuned. If you turn out good then save up and buy a better one (maybe second hand). Good luck and start playing and stop worrying about it.
teddy (the cr#p guitarist)
John Watt
Member
The nice thing about pianos is... piano stores usually let you try them out right there.
I've heard that English music stores basically don't allow the trying out of electric guitars,
or guitars in general,
and that's not good, not being able to try out different guitars as a beginner.
Any guitar should be adjusted for the individual, so a basic question for OM2.
How tall are you? I need an idea of height and finger length to decide on a short or longer scale.
That should be your first requirement, a guitar that is comfortable and easy to play.
North America is over-saturated with electronic musical instruments.
A few months ago I saw a top of the line Roland electric piano, with bench and discs,
the home model, with nice wood grains and all the functions.
$400. I didn't buy it. There are deals like that all the time. I got a Thomas Organ for $25 instead.
So, you really can be a pianist and guitarist if you want.
Just don't try developing contrasting two-hand co-ordination on piano, while learning guitar.
Sooner or later, you'll want to stand up and develop rhythm with someone else.
I've heard that English music stores basically don't allow the trying out of electric guitars,
or guitars in general,
and that's not good, not being able to try out different guitars as a beginner.
Any guitar should be adjusted for the individual, so a basic question for OM2.
How tall are you? I need an idea of height and finger length to decide on a short or longer scale.
That should be your first requirement, a guitar that is comfortable and easy to play.
North America is over-saturated with electronic musical instruments.
A few months ago I saw a top of the line Roland electric piano, with bench and discs,
the home model, with nice wood grains and all the functions.
$400. I didn't buy it. There are deals like that all the time. I got a Thomas Organ for $25 instead.
So, you really can be a pianist and guitarist if you want.
Just don't try developing contrasting two-hand co-ordination on piano, while learning guitar.
Sooner or later, you'll want to stand up and develop rhythm with someone else.
Rob Vector
Banned
you should learn to play both
but if pressed....piano is better to learn the fundamentals of music, IMO
but if pressed....piano is better to learn the fundamentals of music, IMO
JHC
Chief assistant to the assistant chief
Unbelievable John, I have never heard of a store that does not allow you to try an instrument out pre purchase and who in their right mind would buy without trying ? the mind boggles
