Guitar Fundamentals 1 works for acustic guitars?

[jamesholcomb]

Hi I just signed up and see that the Guitar Fundamentals 1
Guitar Fundamentals 2 lessons are taught mostly with a electric guitar and I am learning a acoustic. Will this make a difference and is it recommened?

Thanks,
James

[CSchlegel]

Hey and welcome! (Just in case you miss the other post :) )
... lessons are taught mostly with a electric guitar and I am learning a acoustic. Will this make a difference and is it recommened?

No difference whatsoever in the music. The notes are all in the same place on both types of guitar.

You might find an electric guitar is easier to manipulate (the strings are typically lighter and closer the the frets; "low action"). But if you already have an acoustic, then let's get started! An electric is not required or necessary at all.

Hope this helps. Let us know how it goes for you, ask more when necessary. Best of success learning and playing. Have fun!

[buffy136]

The only difference I can see is the sound of course..I have both, when my fingers are tired I will pick up my electric..I don't have to push down as hard..all of the cords are in the same place :) ..but if you want to learn the heavy metal acoustic might not do it

[Douglas Showalter]

Agreed. At the end of the day, the same concepts are being taught regardless of acoustic or electric guitar. There are certainly some things that translate better on either instrument for sure, and throughout time you will hear and know what those things are. As far as fundamentals, Christopher's lessons do a great job of helping you explore those concepts; and you can use those on whatever guitar you have available.

One thing I tell my students is that starting on and/or working with an acoustic is kind of like ankle weights. It is always a bonus to work with that as once you switch over to electric, it is always a much easier transition as opposed to the other way around. Best of luck and feel free to ask as many questions as you need.