1. Follow Your Dream
This first point has more to do with why some players don’t start with an electric guitar. Unfortunately, some people have a burning desire to play rock, metal, or any other electric genre, but someone somewhere convinces them that they need to learn the basics of acoustic guitar before switching to electric. In some ways it makes sense.
The simplicity and ease of learning the basics are good reasons to consider an acoustic as your first guitar. However, you don’t want to lose motivation and force yourself to do something you don’t enjoy. That’s a surefire way to stop a tool, and I guarantee you’ll regret it one day. It’s challenging to learn how to play the guitar. While it is wise to consider your first step logically, remember that the most important thing is to choose a tool that inspires you.
If you’ve always wanted to play electric guitar, don’t feel like you have to start first. You can learn the basics of electric just as easily as with an acoustic instrument, and as I’ll get to in a moment, in some ways the electric guitar is even easier.
2. Electric Guitars Are Often Easier To Play
In general, electric guitars are easier to play than acoustic guitars. The strings are relatively light, the neck is relatively thin, and it’s much more comfortable for hands that aren’t used to playing chords. This is good because when new players struggle with game mechanics, they are more likely to quit.
Going with a guitar that’s easier on the hands removes one of the barriers that keep beginners from picking up the instrument. Of course, there are a few caveats, because playing a rough electric guitar can be just as much of a pain as playing a rough acoustic guitar. First, you need to make sure that you choose a quality electric guitar as your first instrument.
A cheap piece of wood with strings will frustrate you and cause you to give up. Second, you need to make sure your new guitar is the right one. Guitar tuning is something you will eventually learn to do yourself, but a local guitar technician can do it for you in the beginning. Electrics are easier to adjust compared to acoustic guitars, so if something goes wrong, it can always be fixed with a few turns of the wrench.
3. Volume Control
You might think that electric guitars are louder than acoustic guitars, and of course that may be true. However, electric guitar amps have one feature that allows you to play quieter: a volume knob. Many new amps also have headphone jacks that allow you to practice in silence. This is of course good news for the apartments and families of would-be guitar heroes.
The new shredder can handle bugs without driving the rest of the building crazy. Even as an experienced guitarist, I appreciate the ability to play the guitar relatively quietly. When I’m working on new music, I don’t want everyone around me, or even my wife, to hear me mumbling before I know it. Seasoned guitarists like me are always sensitive to their practice, and it’s many times worse for beginners.
Being able to make mistakes without being heard gives you the confidence to try new things and push your limits. Even without an outlet, you can practice your electric guitar. It doesn’t sound good, but you can work on your skills in silence.