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It isn’t easy being a parent and I hate it when I hear myself talking to my kids just as my parents once spoke to me. However nothing frustrates me more than to see my kids not understanding the value of a dollar and not recognizing the importance of taking care of what they have! For instance we bought our youngest daughter a kids electric guitar for Christmas and I have found it lying around the house in a multitude of places and everywhere except where it is supposed to be. Already my wife and I have had to replace several broken guitar strings that she says happened when her little brother got into her room and played her guitar without her permission. What I can not get her to see is that if she would put her guitar in the kids guitar case that we bought her none of these accidents would happen in the first place!!
We didn’t buy the guitar case for it not to be used. And when we bought the case for her we were unaware that guitar cases for children came in different sizes and styles. It seems that our children need to learn the hard way as I did. How soon we forget that we were stubborn when we were their age. I have told my daughter that if she breaks one more string, not only will I not replace the string but I will not pay to have the guitar fixed. How’s that for being a tough parent!!
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Playing music has been shown to have many educational benefits for children. One of the most popular instruments today for beginning musicians is the guitar. However, purchasing all the necessary equipment, like an amp, case and cables, can be costly.
For the beginner guitar player, there are some easy ways to save money while your child learns the ropes. Try to look for discounted models online. Buying guitars secondhand can be a bit of a gamble because you can never be sure of the quality. Also, if your child is just beginning, you should purchase the kids guitar first and then go for the accessories. You will also want to protect your investment by purchasing a guitar case for the guitar. There are some good affordable guitar cases for children to fit various guitar sizes, (i.e. ½ and ¾ sized guitars)
I said to my nine year old son “what do you want for Christmas this year?” I expected him to say something like Xbox, Webkinz, an MP3 player, but no he said he wanted a beginner acoustic guitar! I thought “ Wow! I really wasn’t expecting that!” My husband and I have always loved acoustic and classical guitar music and so I guess this isn’t a really out of the norm for us. So if our son decides to follow this interest then this could be something that the whole family can share together!
So now my husband and I are going to begin a search for acoustic guitars for kids! I think my husband and I will have fun searching for kids acoustic guitars and can’t wait for Santa to give this special gift and put a big smile on our son’s face. Finally, I think we will look at guitar cases for children so our son can feel like a real professional with his acoustic guitar!
Many people have been asking the question can children play classical guitar? The answer is of course yes if they have the desire and aptitude. Sometimes parents have a difficult time finding a miniature classical guitar for their child. However there are 1/2 size and 3/4 size classical guitars which are specifically made for children to play, the 1/2 size is suitable for children from four to eight years of age. The child will also need to be able to read music or tablature which means they should already be reading, or it will be extremely difficult for them to make progress. The 3/4 size is suitable for children from eight and up and can still be played by many adults. You will want to find a guitar case to protect your child’s guitar. Guitar cases for children are available to fit the ½ size and ¾ size guitar for the longevity of your child’s guitar. It would however be normal to progress to a full size from twelve and up. The classical guitar is a good choice as an instrument for a child to play as it is easy to reach the level of producing recognizable tunes, but at the same time is difficult to master. Do not let that put you, or your children off, many players achieve the ability of being able to play in bands and even to solo acceptably well within a year or two of starting to play.
Other than the smaller classical guitar children do not really have any special needs, though it would be a good idea to have a smaller chair as the left foot rests on a foot stool, these are specially made for classical guitarists and the height is also adjustable. Children can use it at the lowest level and progress gradually to the highest, most children use at least three heights. Music stands are very adjustable and are suitable for both child and adult classical guitarists. Finally the issue of the left handed child, it is possible to get left handed classical guitars however many left handed people play the classical guitar right handed. This is because both hands are required to perform complex tasks and they find it easier to read music right handed as nearly all the texts are written this way. If this is not possible for your child then some classical guitars can be restrung the other way round. A good music store will assist in changing this over for you.
Making the decision to allow your child to learn to play electric guitar can be just as fun for you as it can be for them! Part of this fun is shopping for the guitar! There is only one real difference between children’s electric guitars and electric guitars for adults and that is the size of the instrument. Your child’s age and build will determine which size children’s electric guitar you purchase for them. Children who are age seven and younger would be best suited for a ½ size guitar. Whereas children aged eight years to about eleven years are better off playing the three quarter sized guitar. In most cases once a child has reached the age of eleven they should then be able to use a full size electric guitar without any problems. Guitar cases for children also are available to fit both the ½ size and3/4 size guitars
It is important that you take your time when selecting the right children’s electric guitar for your child. You need to make sure that you select the right size on because if it is too big your child might find it too difficult to handle and won’t be as willing to develop their electric guitar playing skills. Remember they need to be able to handle the guitar in a way that won’t be placing any strain on their body. Best of luck and have fun!!
Ever since I was 11 years old I’ve had a passion for playing the guitar. While I have gone through countless instruments during my playing career, I’ve kept some of my favorite models to pass along to my children. Now that my daughter is eight, she is beginning to inquire as to when she will be allowed to pick up an instrument.
Before I impart some of my most cherished possessions, I want to be sure that they will be properly taken care of. It’s not that I don’t trust her, but I know that children’s things have a tendency to take a good deal of wear and tear. I’ve decided to give her one of my first guitars for her next birthday, although I will look into some guitar cases for kids before I hand it down.
We are so excited that we just bought a really cool guitar for our darling daughter. I am so glad that we found the perfect kids acoustic guitar for our little lady. I can’t wait for Christmas. Now we are looking for the proper guitar case. After an online search we found the right sized guitar case. There was a great website that featured guitar cases for children.
I love seeing my daughter so happy and will do anything to see that sparkle in her eye. I know kids can be fickle but I want to support all of her interests so she can make an educated choice of what she really wants to pursue in life. What I most hope for is that she grows up to be a happy, healthy and well adjusted adult!