What's an easier guitar to teach yourself to play...electric or acoustic?

When i comes down to it, it doesnt really matter. I kno those who started one acoustic and others on electric, and they are all doing quite fine. I started w/ electric because i played alot of metal and whatnot, but i later bought a acoustic (steel string, because i play more mayer and acoustic stuff now) and got a nylon sting (i also try to play classical guitar) 4rm a friend am im proficient at all of them. When choosing u wanna have an idea of the style of music you wanna play later on, thats pretty much all i gotta say on choosing.

Some of the reasons are lacking any argument to choose one over the other. it is true electric does feel better but its more likely to give u intonation problems (staying in tune) and it feels odd when going for electric to acoustic. Acoustics' has a larger neck and higher action (the space btw the strings and the fretboard) and some find the sound intimidating sometimes and are more timid to play loud. There are other reasons like callous development and speed but they wont make ur decision any easier, ask urself the style u wanna play and start there. Over time ur choice in genre will change and then go on from there.

Don't listen to anyone that tells you to learn on anything but an acoustic guitar. I don't care who it is there is a long list of reasons why it's better to learn on an acoustic instead of an electric.

Yes it is true you have to work harder on an acoustic but in the long run it makes everything easier. Acoustic guitars typically have higher set strings which makes them a little harder to get the hang of but when you do something wrong you know it right away and when you do something right well you know it then too. The higher set strings also helps you work on finger strength. If you learn on an acoustic I guarantee later when you pick up an electric it will feel like you hardly have to try.

I'm hoping your brothers guitars are decent quality (what im saying is if they came from walmart they're toys not instruments, hopefully they didn't). If you really want to learn how to play and I mean REALLY want to don't set yourself up to be discouraged. Be sure that you have a decent guitar that holds a tune.

Acoustic. Its what I learned on. Electric would be easier, but you don't want to go for easier, you want to go so you learn. Mainly, which one do you think you're going to play more? Electric or Acoustic? If you plan on playing Electric, don't worry, just learn on it instead, but make sure you've got an amp so you hear your mistakes. If its Acoustic, great, thats the best kind to learn on and when you swap to electirc it'll be like magic to your fingers.

Good luck, the guitar is a magnificint instrument.

I started on an electric because i play a lot of punk rock and metal, and then i moved and couldn't bring my electric with me, so i bought an acoustic. Electrics are by far more comfortable to learn on, but acoustic will make it seem a lot easier to play electric because of the action.

sorry i repeated the same word like a million times....... good luck!!

i started on electric. guitarjamzdotcom on youtube is a GREAT guitar teacher for beginners. Id check him out. he has acoustic AND electric guitar songs. Id try it on both for a little bit if you like electric better. PRACTICE. its all about training. iv been playing and training hardcore for 2 years and im 13, and I can play most of eruption. Iv had many compliments and it feels great. not many people no songs on guitar tho, unless if theyre really good. Its worth the work, and once u get good enough, its REALLY fun to play.

Electric is what I prefer, but if you get a good amp, u can play acoustic on it. I started with electric, and I just practiced. Go watch school of rock(or another inspiration), and go to the guy I reccomended. He truly is a great teacher, and will go over it for you and show you the notes. Its about what you prefer in the guitar, not us though. I think it would be easier to start on an acoustic though.

Good Luck!

Easier is not an issue. An electric is easier on your fingers, but that's besides the point I'm trying to make.

What music do you listen to? Is the guitar in most of it electric or acoustic? The answer to that question is the answer you're looking for.

The guitar that makes you want to play it more is the one that's easier to learn. It takes lots of practice, and the right guitar can be the inspiration you need to practice often.

It TECHNICALLY doesn't matter, both are the same. Electric hides your mistakes more, and if you learn on an acoustic an electric will be next to effortless. But all the stuff you learn is the same for both, so It really doesn't matter too much. But my first instructor told me to learn on an acoustic, and most people will probably tell you the same thing.

Go for acoustic. If you use electric, you have to have a amp as well, which is all extra hassle. Kind of your brother to offer - does he have any say in the matter?

Acoustic guitar is not boring - there are so many things you can do. If he has nylon or steel strings go for nylon - it's easier on the fingers. Bear in mind that it will hurt at first, but the more you practise the easier it gets. Also be aware that you have to have short nails on your left hand so that you can push the strings down as easily as possible.

Hope this helps

I started with acoustic. It is harder on your fingers, but you need to build up the callus, and nothing will do that faster than acoustic.

It's important that you can hear yourself when you play, and unless you're plugged in, that's not happening with the electric.

An acoustic is bulkier in size, but lighter in weight, and you'll need to figure out the right way for you to hold it.

Good luck.

Electric is easier to play. Are you going to end up playing electric or acoustic?