Should I learn to play acoustic or electric guitar first?

acoustic

Just so, are electric guitars easier on the fingers?

Generally speaking, playing an electric guitar is easier as the strings are softer and hence easy on your fingers. Learning to play barre chords is also easier with electric guitar due to the softness of the strings.

Also question is, can you 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.

Also to know is, can you learn guitar at 40?

You are never too old to learn guitar. You can start learning guitar at any age. While younger people tend to learn faster, you are still capable of learning guitar as a beginner whether you are 30, 40, 60, or even 70.

Can you play electric guitar after learning acoustic?

Yes, if you learn to play on an acoustic guitar, you can also play electric guitar. Anything you play on one type of guitar can be played on any other type of guitar. Some guitarists play both electric and acoustic guitars and the same techniques can be used on both types.

Does playing guitar make your arms stronger?

Building Arm Muscles

The main arm muscles that will get a boost from your guitar playing are your biceps, triceps, and forearms.

How long does it take to learn acoustic 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

How long does it take to learn electric guitar?

For someone who practices around 30 minutes a day, 3-5 days a week, with medium intensity, it’ll take roughly 1-2 months to play beginner guitar songs, and approximately 3-6 months to confidently play intermediate and slightly more advanced songs with technical elements.

Is electric guitar easier than acoustic?

Electric guitars are physically easier to play than their acoustic counterparts. This is due to the fact that they have smaller bodies, thinner necks and have gauges that are lighter than those on an acoustic guitar.

Is electric guitar easier to learn than acoustic Reddit?

Acoustic guitars are often considered harder to learn. This is due to the strings being heavier and the height of the strings being higher than standard electric guitars.

Should a beginner start with an acoustic guitar?