Most people at one point or another consider learning how to play music. Although the piano was originally the way to go for beginners, it’s clear that the modern standard is the acoustic guitar. Not only is this instrument much less expensive, but its portability makes it easy to practice anywhere. It’s the perfect tool for any beginner player and songwriter.
If you’re itching to get your hands on one then look no further than your local music shop. Every store is guaranteed to have a wide variety of acoustics for you. Some can be very cheap and others quite pricey. Although it’s tempting to pay nothing for an acoustic, you don’t want to go too low or you will end up with an instrument that is too difficult to play and impossible to learn on.
There aren’t just differences in price and quality, but there are also several types of acoustics to choose from. The standard choice is usually the dreadnought acoustic guitar. Although models like the twelve string and classical guitars are popular, they are specific to certain genres. The dreadnought is more versatile.
When price is your biggest concern then try an Alvarez acoustic guitar. These are very inexpensive, in the $100-200 range, but they are still quite playable. First time players will save on money without sacrificing too much in quality.
Another popular brand that you’re bound to find in most music shops is the Takamine acoustic guitar. This is reasonably priced at around $200-300, but the quality makes it an even better deal. These guitars also tend to last a long time.
Some people like to start with a nice acoustic. For those people, the Martin company is always a great choice. Although the cheapest Martins usually start off around $500, the quality is unbeatable. They are all handmade in the United States and the care to detail makes them very simple to play. Enough for anyone to gain confidence in a flash.
Another high end brand to consider are Taylor guitars. These offer similar quality and price to the Martins. One specific model that works great for beginners is the ‘Baby Taylor.’ This guitar is 3/4 sized but is just as easy to play as a normal acoustic. With its size, it’s perfect to take with you wherever you go.
So for all the hopeful songwriters or virtuosos who want to get started, the acoustic is a good choice. Specifically the dreadnought offered by companies such as Alvarez, Taylor, Marin and Takamine, is the most dynamic and sure get those fingers strumming in no time.