How to choose the best guitar?

Playing a musical instrument is therapeutic and also improves verbal memory. One such instrument is a guitar which is very beautiful but quite difficult to play. Spanish musician Manuel de Falla said - "the guitar is the instrument most complete and richest in its harmonic and polyphonic possibilities" The question is how a person should choose the best guitar. A guitar must be chosen according to the style and feel of the music you are willing to play. Once you're set with the type of guitar you can consider some other factors that affect the playing quality of a guitar.

First of all, you must consider the type of guitar you are willing to play. There are mainly three types of guitars - acoustic, electric, and classical. It depends on your style and taste that what type of guitar will suit you. If you're a beginner and you’re interested in playing some folk and country music, you can go for an acoustic guitar. An acoustic guitar is quite hard physically to play as it requires an extra effort by the fingers. If you're willing to play loud and heavy music, an electric guitar will be the best option for you. An electric guitar is more technical but needs more maintenance than an acoustic. If you're willing to play flamenco or Spanish music, you can go for a classical guitar. It consists of nylon strings and so is gentle on fingertips.

Guitars come in different shapes and sizes too, some are small, some are big, and some are bizarre! If you're purchasing a guitar for a kid, make sure you're buying a small one or the one that contains the least number of frets. Full size or a large guitar can get a little uncomfortable to play for a child.

Choose a guitar that is good but also falls under your budget. The price of a guitar can reach millions and can come down to the price of a cinema hall ticket. You must avoid deals available online and at a guitar shop near you that include a guitar with other accessories at a cheap price. The guitars available in such deals are made up of very cheap material and are not worth playing some songs too.

A guitar should sound good but it adds a little more to its beauty when it looks good. Once you're satisfied with the type of guitar, you can decide the color, material used in its making, and the quality of its parts. All of the factors together will tell how good a guitar will sound and how much longer it will last.

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