Kid Guitars
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Archive for November 23rd, 2009
Playing the guitar has been a wonderful hobby and pastime for many people over the years. Nowhere is this more true than in our family. My husband has played acoustic and electric guitar for most of his life. Our eldest son has also experienced the joy of electric/acoustic guitar playing since the age of 10 and now accompanies his father on some gigs at local coffee houses, churches and even some popular watering holes. Now Jake, our middle son wants to get into the act. My husband thinks a beginner guitar would be perfect for Jake. I must admit this makes me happy too, as long as it’s what Jake really wants.
My husband just informed last night that he has looked at some very good amateur guitars at a local music store that look like they were made for Jake. He is also going to do a price comparison online. I do believe that Jake will be thrilled as Christmas is around the corner and his birthday is the following month. Now if Mom can find an instrument she TOO may join the family band!
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Before they can read words, sentences, paragraphs and novels, kids must learn their ABCs. By developing a solid foundation in the basics – figuring out how to identify, write and say each letter of the alphabet – kids are provided with a template for literacy. A similar approach can be used to teach them how to play childrens electric guitars. Try breaking down the lessons to their most basic component.
Just as letters are the building blocks of words, guitar chords are the most basic unit of a popular rock song. A great rhythm guitar player often learns by aping a chord chart, then working on transitional movements between the chords. Encourage your children to build songs from scratch using the chords they have learned, but remember to keep them on track with traditional lessons as well.
My niece Gabby has spent many weekends with me for many years! My brother is a single parent and often works long shifts on weekends. My boyfriend Stan and I are happy to take Gabby in. She is such a “happy go lucky” and giving child and we practically consider her one of our own. Stan has played acoustic guitar in a trio with 2 of his very best friends. He plays local gigs and Gabby and I are often in the audience cheering him on! As Christmas is approaching, Stan and I are SO sure what we need to get Gabby this year, a childrens acoustic guitar!
My brother will be delighted because he is such a good father and only wants the best for his “little girl”. Stan already knows where to find good beginner childrens guitars! I would not be surprised if Gabby joins Stan and his buddies on stage! I am very sure that a kids acoustic guitar will give Gabby and our family more joy than ever imagined!
I LOVE to rock! My little brother Nicholas also LOVES to rock! He follows me everywhere and gets most excited when he watches me “rock out” on my electric guitar! I think I now have my parents convinced at they “have to have to have to!” get him a kids electric guitar! I have even pointed out to my parents how affordable childrens electric guitars are! I am happy to report that I think I have convinced my parents that I am right!
I let my parents know that starting at his age on a beginner childrens guitar will only help him later on. They are concerned that Nicholas also take time for other interests but I informed them that playing guitar has not distracted me from other interests. I can hardly wait for Christmas morning! Nicholas will be SO psyched!
I have a wonderfully talented daughter who just informed that she must now add a childrens drumset to her repertoire. She began singing at a young age and would pick up any object our home and pretend to play the guitar like her older brother. Next you know we bought her a really cute kids electric guitar! She formed her own little band claiming she would be taking over Miley Cyrus’ job any day now. Now at the age of 8 we need to find her a kids drumset so she can complete her band!
My husband is along for the ride and tells me that if it is what she really wants than he is all for it! I tend to do most of the Christmas shopping so I must now size up childrens drumsets so we can get a good one in time for Christmas! Maybe she’ll be issuing concert tickets soon! I’ll let you know!