ELECTRIC GUITAR
There are actually two types of electric guitars, hollow-body and solid-body designs. Originally, guitars were electronically amplified by placing an electromagnet pickup system on the body of the guitar. Over the years that has evolved into several different types, including, a simple suction cup to built-in jacks to capture the acoustic vibrations from the body of the instrument.
A solid body guitar on the other hand utilizes the placement of electromagnets under the guitar strings which convert the strings' vibrations into signals that are transported through a cable to an amplifier. The amplifier takes those electric signals and sends them through a speaker or sound system. This tends to pick up a cleaner, purer tone from the instrument.
WHEN TO START
Good guitar instruction waits until children have good strength and can isolate their fingers well, and are able to focus on two different jobs simultaneously with their two hands. This is typically around 9 years of age, but each child should be evaluated individually. It is best to begin on an acoustic guitar, because it helps to develop these skills better than the electric guitar. Once the guitar student has a basic mastery of the guitar, and strength in their hands, they can begin lessons on the electric .
GUITAR FACULTY
John Gurske
There are actually two types of electric guitars, hollow-body and solid-body designs. Originally, guitars were electronically amplified by placing an electromagnet pickup system on the body of the guitar. Over the years that has evolved into several different types, including, a simple suction cup to built-in jacks to capture the acoustic vibrations from the body of the instrument.
A solid body guitar on the other hand utilizes the placement of electromagnets under the guitar strings which convert the strings' vibrations into signals that are transported through a cable to an amplifier. The amplifier takes those electric signals and sends them through a speaker or sound system. This tends to pick up a cleaner, purer tone from the instrument.
WHEN TO START
Good guitar instruction waits until children have good strength and can isolate their fingers well, and are able to focus on two different jobs simultaneously with their two hands. This is typically around 9 years of age, but each child should be evaluated individually. It is best to begin on an acoustic guitar, because it helps to develop these skills better than the electric guitar. Once the guitar student has a basic mastery of the guitar, and strength in their hands, they can begin lessons on the electric .
GUITAR FACULTY
John Gurske
