Jesse Levine Norristown - Music for Kids: Guitar

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What are the Types of Guitar for Kids?By Jesse
Levine Norristown
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Is your kid showing interest in the guitar? Are
you planning to buy a guitar for your little one?
The guitar is a string musical instrument with
six strings that makes sound by plucking or
strumming it with a guitar pick or fingers on the
strings. It is one of the most versatile and
popular instruments in the modern world.  Playing
guitar has always been an awesome experience for
many kids. To pick the right type of guitar, we
asked an experienced teacher and founder of
guitar school for kids, Jesse Levine Norristown,
to explain the different types and their
benefits. 
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The acoustic and electric guitar are the
fundamental types of guitar used in all forms of
music and choosing between the two is the first
step. While both have its advantage and
disadvantages, none is better than the other. 
You only need to buy depending on the age, size
of your kid, and personal preference. Jesse
Levine says.  Furthermore, while the classical
guitar is known for its nylon strings which are
comfortable for kids, the acoustic steels string
is easy to carry around and perfect to learn
slide playing. Although bass guitar varies in
size, kids find it more interesting because of
its distinct rhythm which boosts their confidence
and allows them to be more creative, he adds. 
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• The electric guitar
• An electric guitar is one of the easiest to play
  as the strings are lighter which is a good
  alternative for kids. Their body is made from
  wood and they use electronics pickups to produce
  a musical sound. Furthermore, they are connected
  with an electric amplifier which helps provide
  different kinds of sound with great effect. They
  are commonly used in rock and pop music 
• Benefits
• It is easy to play
• The volume knob in the amplifier helps control
  the volume of the guitar therefore, you can play
  it anytime you want without disturbing others.
• With the  amplifier, you can produce all kind of
  sound of your choice 
• Compare to acoustic guitar, which has a limited
  musical choice, a wide range of music can be
  played on an electric guitar ranging from classic
  to rock music.

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• Acoustic guitar
• With no amplifier needed, they are quite
  affordable making it an excellent choice for your
  budget. Although it seems similar to the
  classical guitar, a closer look at steel-string
  acoustic guitar reveals the difference. An
  acoustic guitar has a closed and thinner neck
  while the space between the strings is smaller
  compare to a classical guitar. Furthermore, they
  have their distinct sound which separates them
  from other guitars.
• Benefits
• It is affordable
• Makes you slide play perfectly
• Simpler and easy to carry around

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• Bass guitar
• Different in appearance with a  longer neck and a
  scale length. They have a  lower pitch with four
  strings compare to other guitars and often work
  with other instruments to form a distinct rhythm.
  One thing is if you are a bass guitarist, you
  stand out among others. The reason being that
  without a bass guitar, the whole band isnt
  complete.
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• Benefits
• Easy to learn
• It makes you the most important in a jazz band
• Helps you grow smarter
• It makes you famous

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Classical guitar They are the most popular type
with a wide and flat neck. Their strings are made
of nylon which makes it easier for kids to play.
Moreso, they are often played with fingers or
fingernails which makes it the best guitar for
kids as their fingers are still sensitive and
might get hurt while playing. Benefits It
preserves your fingers You can play alone and
also with others The sound is great Improves your
confidence
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Important guitar accessories needed by
kids Picks Picks are needed by kids to play
more comfortably as their fingers are still
fragile and can get bruised while playing which
can discourage them. Strap For holing the
guitar up while playing Tuner A very important
machine which helps tune the sound of your guitar
Multiple strings Make sure you always have a
spare string as your guitar strings can cut while
playing which can be devastating Guitar bag
Used for carrying the guitar around and also to
protect it from damage
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