Kid Guitars
Archive for November 7th, 2009
On their debut album Pablo Honey, Radiohead included a song entitled “Anyone Can Play Guitar.” While some people have interpreted this phrase as a musical philosophy proclaiming that proficiency with an instrument is relative, the slogan can also be understood from a practical standpoint: it really is true that anyone can learn to play guitar.
The first step to playing guitar, or any instrument for that matter, is learning how to read music. While chords will allow guitar players to imitate their favorite songs, to truly understand the fundamentals and develop a skill set that transcends any particular instrument, it is necessary to learn to read music. The easiest instrument to develop this skill on is the piano, which is why most people start there.
I just bought my daughter a really cute kids guitar. She loves it and I am having so much fun watching the joy it really seems to be bringing her! She has been playing her childrens guitar for several years now and it may be soon time to get her another one! That’s ok because I am amazed at how many quality but cheap electric guitars are available for children!
It is my belief that she is now ready for kids guitar lessons so not only will I get her a good instructor but also some instructional books and DVD’s. I think that despite the economy, it will be a good Christmas in our household! So now I am wondering what Santa will have on his sleigh this year?, hmm maybe a guitar for Dad as well? We shall see!