Is it easier to play an electric or acoustic guitar?
Electric guitars are easier to play. The strings are lighter and far more comfortable than acoustic guitars. One key aspect which makes electric guitars so appealing is that they are a lot smaller than acoustic guitars, so it does make learning more comfortable.
Does an electric guitar sound the same as an acoustic guitar?
Essentially the difference between an acoustic guitar and an electric acoustic guitar is the ability to be able to amplify an electric-acoustic. The short answer is that they are the same thing except that one has built in electronics and one doesn’t.
Can you play electric guitar if you play acoustic?
Can You Play an Electric Guitar Like an Acoustic? You can play an electric guitar like an acoustic. You can strum the same chords, fingerpick the same arpeggios, and play the same songs. It will sound and feel completely different on an electric guitar, but you can play an electric guitar like an acoustic.
Can I go straight to electric guitar?
Go straight to electric. It will need you to buy other parts of the kit – an amp., lead, etc., but that’s maybe the reason so many start with acoustic. Convenience, as David says, and obviously expense, as a cheap acoustic will often come along at far less than a cheap electric with accoutrements.
Can I directly learn electric guitar?
Electric guitars have lighter strings and thinner necks, two more factors that make them a little easier to play for a beginner. There is no way to turn down an acoustic guitar, but you can practice on an electric guitar at low volume, with headphones, or even unplugged.
How many hours should I practice guitar?
More Arbitrary Ratings of Proficiency
| Level | Hours Needed | Daily Practice Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 312.5 | 78 days |
| Beginning | 625 | 156 days |
| Intermediate | 1250 | 10 months |
| Advanced | 2500 | 1.8 years |