Classical or electric?

[MusicPebbles]

I have heard people say that u should start with classical then to electric. is that true? i thought is acoustic then electric? i have seen people go straight to electric.

 

[Jiterator]

i feel that while it might be a slight advantage taking up classical or acoustic first, in the end they're all quite different instruments.. classical and acoustic would definitely build up your finger strength, and IMO would also force you to play more cleanly.. haha but i don't see why u can't start straight off on electric if you've got a solid learning regime..

 

[MusicPebbles]

But learning classical is a all different thing. classical they learn: do, ray, me, fa.... . but electric(pop) we learn chords.When i say classical guitar i meant Nylon stringed. If we want to be a good electric guitarist we should start with Acoustic(steel string) guitar rite? not classical

 

[Arsony]

But learning classical is a all different thing. classical they learn: do, ray, me, fa.... . but electric(pop) we learn chords.When i say classical guitar i meant Nylon stringed. If we want to be a good electric guitarist we should start with Acoustic(steel string) guitar rite? not classical

Oh... my , my,.... that's where you're mistaken. Everything is based on your do,ray , me, fa ... and so on. (we call this the major scale) Learn the basics first and yes, there are advantages using the classical guitar. For instance, the nylon strings are easier on your fingers. If you have not formed calluses on your fingertips, then nylon string would be gentler and more comfortable to start with. Another thing, the neck is wider and hence your fingering will be more definite; there will be more space to work your fingers with. The bigger fretboard will also train your fingers to stretch and the higher string action will ensure you develop finger strength to fret properly and play cleanly.

Classical and jazz forms the basis of almost all modern music. Take a look at Malmsteen. Now dont tell me you can't hear any classical influenced phrasing in his playing? He started with classical pieces.

Arsony

 

[billthegeek]

No such thing. The classical guitar is really different from an electric guitar. You use a fingerpicking technique for classical, whereas you will use a pick for an electric. It is perfectly fine to start playing with an electric right away.

Though there are some are argue that classical train more finger strength. That's true, because classical have higher strings action.

 

[MusicPebbles]

Thank guys for ur replys

 

[ash_88]

why not learn both? classical and electric guitar are two differenet aspects and instruments of the guitar family. i think it will benefit anyone to learn both guitars as classical guitar would give you a firm theoretical knowledge at the same time teach the techniques that electric guitar doesnt utilise as much. i learn both classical guitar and electric guitar and i found it very useful. check out a guitarist by the name of chris borderick. he is a very technical and melodic electric guitarist but at the same time a proficient classical guitarist as well. although it would be abit hard to take courses for both i would advise you if you are really interested take a classical guitar course and self learn for the electric guitar cause it very easy to find lessons online for electric guitar

 

[Jugman]

i'd go with ash_88's answer. its better to learn both so you'll see the difference. it'll help somewhat.

 

[Dime]

ukelele!!

kidding.trying out both isnt a bad idea.but i suggest the electric guitar as you can literally do anything with it.

 

[robb]

as a former electric guitarist and a current classical guitarist, i say if u wanna play electric jus play electric. dont think so much. whether u start out on classical or electric there will be advantages and disadvantages so stop wasting time and start now.

 

[wint3r]

when i start learning classical guitar, i went straight into learning chords and strumming with pick...
neither did i learned do re mi fa or finger picking technique
it's only until quite later part i pick up finger picking technique
they're similar yet different instrument,
so there're bound to have similarity and difference,
most importantly is what you really feel like learning and just start from there...

 

[Raiyne]

If you can play a rock song on a classical, you can play it on an electric, and I don't mean any of that stupid power chord crap.