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When describing electric guitars for kids what comes to mind is a “Short scale guitar or a ¾ sized guitar ” but that really isn’t the whole story. Some short scale kids electric guitars are longer than others, so it’s important to look at the specific scale length, and whether that’s right for your child. A three quarter sized scale length for a kids guitar can be anything from a 22.2 inch scale length to a 24 inch scale length. The scale length may vary even more for kids acoustic guitars. Scale length is defined as the distance from the bridge of the guitar to the nut. Therefore a kids electric guitar with a short scale length means that the frets on the guitar are closer together, allowing for small hands to reach across more frets. An advantage of using an electric guitar on a short scale length, is that the strings need a lot less tension to be tuned up to pitch, making it so much easier to press chords and notes.
For a child from the ages of about 6 to 10, a short scale guitar with a 22.2 or 22.7 inch scale length will work very well. Of course the size of the ten year old makes a difference. It is possible that for a 10 year old, a 24 inch scale length will be a good fit. Most kids around the age of 12 years old don’t need to think in terms of kids electric guitars anymore. They can begin to look into adult sized guitars and can consider purchasing a guitar with a 24.75 inch to a 25.5 inch scale. As always, best of luck!
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My son is a little ham and being the center of attention seems to be something he relishes. He has been telling my wife and I that he has dreams of being a rock star and has been going around the house playing “air” guitar. While we are not sure we really want this dream to come to fruition we can’t resist the temptation to indulge him just a little bit. I have decided that a kids electric guitar is in order
I think it is so cool that there are so many varieties and styles of electric guitars for children. I have been having a blast looking at what is available online. I found a kids guitar that I have to get and I think my wife is in agreement. Our son has a birthday on September 15th and we will present him with his childrens electric guitar at that time. I can hardly wait!
After a lot of begging from our youngest son, we got our youngest son a childrens electric guitar for his birthday this past February. We just weren’t sure we wanted to get him this because of cost and we also wanted our son to focus on other interests. At the time we had our son involved in boy scouts, basketball at the YMCA, and church choir. He begged us for an electric guitar and really wanted guitar lessons. We were afraid if we got him a kids guitar it would detract him from his other interests and even more importantly his schoolwork. Much to our delight and even utter shock this hasn’t happened at all!
Not only has our son continued to pursue his other hobbies , (except for choir) but he seems to show more responsibility in most aspects of his life including his studies! With guitar, he really appears to have more of a passion and because of this he has really picked up the basics of learning to play guitar and read music rather quickly. He also knows that he will not be able to continue to play the kids electric guitar if he doesn’t complete his homework or continue to get good grades. He knows that we also expect him to be involved in other activities to live a well rounded life. Our son is willing to do whatever it takes so he can continue playing guitar. The guitar in a roundabout way has taught him discipline. Unknowingly, it was one of the best decisions we ever made!
In addition to sports, one of the most rewarding activities a child can experience is learning how to play a musical instrument. With the advent of online programs, kids’ guitar lessons are now easier than ever to find. In general, children learn differently than adults. Children as young as 5 years old have enough motor skills already developed, which allow them to be able to learn certain physical activities. The problem with kids is not so much their fine motor skills but instead the fact that they have much shorter attention spans than most adults. Many online guitar programs are geared especially for children, ( as young as kindergarten) with shorter attention spans. Certified teachers who have created each of their own tutorials have designed special programs for even young kids. The really great online programs were designed by qualified musicians who know how children learn a physical task; such as playing the guitar. Now, kids’ guitar lessons are much more accessible to you, the parent. A lot of money can be saved when you don’t have to pay for a private instructor, gas to get to the lesson, etc.
A good musical program will not only teach your child how to play the guitar well but the lesson tutorials should involve your child learning how to play fun, engaging songs; as well as participating in other positive activities as he/she learns how to play. Learning to play guitar should be a fun, interesting, rewarding, and affordable activity for both you and your child. You would also want your child to learn how to play the kids guitar the correct way. There are many online programs out there that will teach fundamentals of music, how to play the instrument, and will keep your child motivated as well. If finances are keeping you from buying a guitar for your child in the first place please remember that there are some good deals out there without sacrificing quality. Discount kids guitars that are durable and long lasting are available if you do your homework!
Have you noticed that your child has an aptitude for music? Do they enjoy playing air guitar when they hear music? Here are some important tips when choosing a guitar for your son or daughter. First, make sure the guitar is small enough for your kid’s body. Children under five don’t really have the ability to play a string guitar so you want to begin this age group with toy guitars that light up, or play music with easy to touch buttons. Once your child can graduate from these basic toys, you can “upgrade” to toy guitars with strings, amplifiers, and microphones. Once your child gets to be 5 – 7 years old, you can purchase several different styles of guitars for kids. These guitars usually differ in size based on a fraction from the normal size (a 3/4 guitar would be larger than a 1/4 guitar)..
You can also purchase a kids electric guitar which have a much different sound and require an amplifier to obtain the full sound. Make sure your child will not be disturbing any neighbors as he/she rocks out. It is often a good idea to have your child learn to play guitar with a childrens acoustic guitar before purchasing an electric guitar. Whatever you choose to do, remember learning an instrument won’t only be rewarding for your child but musical children also tend to have better attention spans and do better in school. Also playing an instrument will be a productive, social hobby that can prove to be very healthy in their developmental years and for many years to come!
My daughter is destined for superstardom. She knows it and I know it! I know it because she seems SO intent on it! It’s REALLY hard not to get caught up in her enthusiasm! She seems to really love life and we are so very glad about that!! Now that she is facing the ripe old age of ten she has made an important decision in her life, she has informed us that at this point she really needs a childrens electric guitar to enhance her career! Ok, as a parent I certainly don’t want to hold her back!
My daughter is such a “spitfire” that I think a kids guitar would be the perfect way for her to release her energy! She and I have begun looking at childrens electric guitars and I think she likes just about everyone we’ve looked at! We will have to work on narrowing this list down! I’m sure as she gets older and reality sets in her dream may change a bit but I want her to have fun with it now so as far as I’m concerned, for the moment, she’s on her way to becoming a “Rock Goddess!”
My daughter has grown up with a fascination of the guitar. She has watched her father and I play acoustic/electric guitar in a Christian rock band that performs at churches on Sunday mornings. We also do performances for special occasions within the local church community in our area. Music has always been such a big part of our lives. We never tried to get our kids involved but it seems that they have chosen on their own to become musicians. We would support our children no matter what they choose to do with their lives in terms of careers or hobbies but of course we are delighted when they can share something in common with us.
Our adorable five year old daughter has been begging us to get her a kids acoustic guitar. We are on board with this plan and have begun in earnest to look for childrens acoustic guitars! We are just loving this whole process! I am very happy with what we are seeing and it’s great to see such high quality durability in a small kids guitar! So maybe it’s true what they say, the family that plays together stays together! Well, maybe it’s not exactly what they say but it sounds good enough to me!
I love it that my son is such a little ham! We have a lot of fun with that and he has been quite entertaining to our friends and family. He seems to really enjoy watching shows like American Idol and is convinced that he too could be on the show and become famous as some of the contestants on the show have. He wants to sing and has already begun serenading us with little ditty’s here and there whether we want to heat them or not! Now he is trying to convince us that what he REALLY needs is an electric guitar! Say what!
My husband is my constant supporter, my comic relief if you will. He just takes it all in stride. He assures me that there are many kids electric guitars out there to choose from and we will find an affordable, good quality and durable kids guitar for our son. Ok, if you say so. Maybe this will be a good outlet for him to focus his energy. He is such a ball of energy and it is important not to stifle his creativity. I guess I’m game!
As I look toward what I have to face for the rest of the year in terms of financial responsibilities, I feel a little scared. My husband and I make a pretty good living as least as compared to a lot of other Americans who struggle to put one foot in front of the other. By no means do we live “high off the hog” but we really try to count our blessings. With four kids, two birthdays coming in the fall and Christmas in December, it will be a bit of a tight squeeze this year. My adorable little son who will turn eight in October has been “begging” my husband and I to get him a kids guitar so he can one just like the neighbor kid’s down the street, (who might as well be living at our house anyway!) Since his birthday is not until October we do have some time to look into this.
Tomorrow at work I will google cheap childrens guitars just for the heck of it and see what comes up. My husband is vey frugal, even more so than I and he has come up with a budget that we need to stick to so I will keep that in mind while I search. Of course we don’t want to get him something that will fall apart in 2 weeks but if we do our homework I think we can find a childrens guitar that will fit the bill for all concerned. Only time will tell.
My daughter is just SO cute. I know all parents must say that about their kids but I really do love watching her grow as I re-experience that unspoiled child-like innocence! As a family we are getting together along with her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins to celebrate her sixth birthday. All our daughter can talk about is how much she wants a guitar. She is pretty insistent and somewhat persistent when she wants something. My husband did a pretty thorough search for childrens electric guitars and found some absolutely adorable guitars for our aspiring little musician!
On Sunday we will present her with a childrens electric guitar that I know she will just love! I believe that one of her cousins already has a kids guitar that he really enjoys so he may be able to give her a few pointers. I look forward to some lovely impromptu concerts form our little rocker! I want to enjoy that period of innocence for as long as I can!