What To Consider When Choosing A Guitar For Your Child?
A lot of people when their child shows interest will go to Amazon and select the first child’s guitar on the list. Now this may work. However, if you want to make to make sure the guitar you get for your child is one that he or she can play and learn on. Then find out how you can ensure you get a guitar that your child can love. This article is for you if your child is under ten and wants you to buy a guitar for them.
Which guitar is right for them?
When you choose a guitar for your child, the determining factor is how tall your child is, not their age.
The video with Darryl from Guitar Tuition East London will show you how to size up a guitar for your child based on their height.
So as discussed in the video with Darryl. Firstly, you need to sit your child down with different size of guitars to see how they suit your child.
The first guitar to try would be a ¾ classical acoustic guitar. This is the most common children’s guitar that you will come across when purchasing a guitar for your child.
A three quarter size guitar looks like the image above. It is smaller than a full size adult’s guitar, and you want to check that your child can reach around the strum the strings of the guitar. Also their left hand need to be able to reach the top of the neck as well.
If this is very comfortable for them, it’s worth trying a full size electric guitar. The reason I suggest this is because a full size electric guitar presents a lot of benefits for both you and your child.
A full size electric guitar will allow your child to use into their teenage years and adulthood if it’s good quality. It might be a larger investment initial but it will last longer.
Secondly, children want to play the guitar because it’s cool. And the electric guitar provides that image more than a classical. They can also plug it in and make rock star music which is so much fun for them!
When it’s not plugged in, the electric guitar is actually quieter for you to listen to!
The reason why a full size electric guitar can be appropriate while only a ¾ classical would work is because an electric guitar has a much thinner body. As you can see from Darryl holding the electric guitar. It is much easier for your child to reach around to strum the strings. They can also reach the higher end of the neck as well quite easily.
So try a full size electric guitar and see how it fits. And importantly, how your child reacts to it too. They should be excited about playing their instrument!
If the ¾ classical acoustic guitar or the full size electric guitar are both too large, then it might be worth considering a ½ classical. I very very rarely see someone requiring a guitar that small, but the option is out there.
I hope this article has been helpful. I wish you the best in your child finding a guitar. If you are based in London, England and are looking for kids’ guitar lessons, then feel free to get in contact. I will be more than happy to discuss lesson options for your child and also which guitar would suit them best as well. I have a selection of guitars at the school that they can try before you purchase one.
The first guitar to try would be a ¾ classical acoustic guitar. This is the most common children’s guitar that you will come across when purchasing a guitar for your child.
A three quarter size guitar looks like the image above. It is smaller than a full size adult’s guitar, and you want to check that your child can reach around the strum the strings of the guitar. Also their left hand need to be able to reach the top of the neck as well.
If this is very comfortable for them, it’s worth trying a full size electric guitar. The reason I suggest this is because a full size electric guitar presents a lot of benefits for both you and your child.
A full size electric guitar will allow your child to use into their teenage years and adulthood if it’s good quality. It might be a larger investment initial but it will last longer.
Secondly, children want to play the guitar because it’s cool. And the electric guitar provides that image more than a classical. They can also plug it in and make rock star music which is so much fun for them!
When it’s not plugged in, the electric guitar is actually quieter for you to listen to!
The reason why a full size electric guitar can be appropriate while only a ¾ classical would work is because an electric guitar has a much thinner body. As you can see from Darryl holding the electric guitar. It is much easier for your child to reach around to strum the strings. They can also reach the higher end of the neck as well quite easily.
So try a full size electric guitar and see how it fits. And importantly, how your child reacts to it too. They should be excited about playing their instrument!
If the ¾ classical acoustic guitar or the full size electric guitar are both too large, then it might be worth considering a ½ classical. I very very rarely see someone requiring a guitar that small, but the option is out there.
I hope this article has been helpful. I wish you the best in your child finding a guitar. If you are based in London, England and are looking for kids’ guitar lessons, then feel free to get in contact. I will be more than happy to discuss lesson options for your child and also which guitar would suit them best as well. I have a selection of guitars at the school that they can try before you purchase one.
