Guitar VS Electric Guitar

[jrock87]

Dear all,

Would like to ask what is the different between acoustic guitar and electric guitar in technique and chord?

I'm new to both instruments and wish to learn electric guitar more then acoustic guitar. However, I only have an acoustic guitar at home.

Do you think i should learn acoustic guitar first then buy a electric guitar after i master acoustic guitar?

 

[CrazyCactusJack]

In terms of technique and and chords etc they are the same.
Difference is when you are comparing them with the physical guitar parts, electrical components etc.
If you master acoustic, you will probably have already master electric.

Take note though, the feel of playing on both differs. Like plucking is easier and sounds better on acoustic while electric is better for solos etc.. example only..

The point is, since you are new then just stick to acoustic guitar for now and learn all the basics of guitar playing. I bet you gonna get your electric guitar some time in the future and when you get it, you will have both electric and acoustic.

Both serves slightly different purpose i thought, and once you have slightly "mature" in playing the guitar, you will find this out yourself.

Happy learning!!

Cheers!

 

[teren41]

If your discipline sucks, get the electric first.

It is harder (by quite a bit) to play an acoustic as compared to an electric, the strings are harder to fret and will cause you more discomfort especially since your fingertips are unseasoned (unless you've played other string instruments before). You will face much more frustration starting with the acoustic since you'll run into a lot of fret buzz at the start. Basically it is more difficult to start off making good sounds on the acoustic as compared to the electric, and unless you have serious discipline and perseverance you could get discouraged to the point of quitting.

If you start off with the electric, you will sound good faster since, generally, electric guitars are much easier to play. Your progress will be faster and you will feel encouraged. After you develop some basic finger strength, some acoustic practice will be good for developing your finger strength and calluses further. Also, I think it would good to diversify your musical repertoire but that's a personal thing.

 

[Phil]

If your aim is to be an electric guitarist, then start off learning with an electric guitar.

Granted, an acoustic might require more finger strength and would better equip you strength-wise for the electric. Without going into details - the ergonomics, the feel, the touch, the sound and the ensuing techniques differ between the electric and the acoustic. It might not be a dramatic departure between the two for a slightly more seasoned player, but for someone who's just starting out, these slight variations matter.

For the faster route to your aim, which I presume is to being an accomplished electric guitar player, start off with an electric and work at it.

 

[LadyInTears]

Dear all,

Would like to ask what is the different between acoustic guitar and electric guitar in technique and chord?

I'm new to both instruments and wish to learn electric guitar more then acoustic guitar. However, I only have an acoustic guitar at home.

Do you think i should learn acoustic guitar first then buy a electric guitar after i master acoustic guitar?

i personally feel your playing has more ' feel ' if you start with acoustic, you hear the note resonate, let it sustain etc etc, ive seen many friends get damn good technically but no soul in their musik at all, well its my personal observation.

 

[relinquish69]

just play the songs you want to play. if it uses an electric guitar for a certain part, learn the part. if there is an acoustic guitar strumming in the background, learn the strumming pattern. all in all, you can learn both at the same time. at the end of the day, you would benefit in both ways.

 

[VENGEANCE]

Most good electric guitar players i know are surprisingly really bad when it comes acoustic guitar. Technique is totally applied differently with the two instruments. I would reccommend you to focus on acoustic first, try to gain strength in your right hand by plucking and also learn as many chords as you can with the acoustic gtr and mostly importantly rhythm. Try to listen to players like Chet Atkins and Mark Khofpler.