Kid Guitars
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With a big family you have a lot of birthdays and they seem to come up faster than you can turn around! We just celebrated our son’s 18th birthday. We had a lot of fun and we got him a new guitar amp, guitar stand and gig bag that he seemed to really love. But more importantly, he is so excited that he will be going off to college next year!, (I’m not sure his parents always share his enthusiasm!) Now our younger son wants to follow in his big brother’s footsteps. He too wants to play beginner guitar and as life seems to go, he too has a birthday in another month. My husband said “no way” another guitar is out of the question. I however feel that I can appease some of his concerns, (i.e. cost). After looking online yesterday I found some discount kids guitars that I think our young rocker may love!
My husband is still not totally onboard but I think we can tackle the cost as well as the inevitable noise that will ensue. I mean come on, we have to let him explore his creativity somehow!! If a kids guitar will make him happy than I think we should go for it!! I believe that the family that rocks together stays together. Amen!!
Learning to play the guitar is no easy feat for anyone child or adult and my seven year old daughter wants to undertake this venture in the worst possible way. In order for her to do this I need to get her a kids guitar not an adult sized guitar! I think I’ll begin looking for kids acoustic guitars. My daughter is nine years old and after speaking with several knowledgeable friends of mine they feel that a kids acoustic guitar would be a great starting place.
After looking at several music stores and online as well, I think I have some really good prospects regarding beginner acoustic guitars. In addition, I have some good references for guitar instructors. I have also bought my daughter books and DVD’s about learning to play the guitar. I want my daughter to be happy and I will do what it takes to help make this kid’s dream come true!
All my life I have dreamed of being a parent and I am quite thrilled with the children that I got, (minus a few little quirks here and there oh like having to push the kids to do their homework and to keep their bedrooms from resembling a landfill!) Our nine year old son told us about three months ago that he was destined toward rock star royalty. I said “Oh really? Will you remember us when you’re rich and famous?” We figured we better get a jump start on our aspiring “Rock God’s” career. With much ado, we decided to look at electric guitars for kids and before we knew it we found the perfect childrens electric guitar! So this past Christmas we gave our eager son a ‘really cool’ kids guitar, what a hit! We couldn’t have been more on the money!! We have assured him that there are some rock stars who do manage to graduate from high school.
We have managed to have our son participate in after school activities including boy scouts. We actually have asked our neighbor who has been playing electric guitar for several years to give our son some lessons. Our kids are only young once so I want to appreciate any opportunity when it arises! I can hardly wait to see what the future holds!
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!
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!