Kid Guitars
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My wife told me that we must get our adorable little son a childrens electric guitar for Christmas! Her best friend just got her son one and my wife said that it was SO cute and we just HAD to get our son one! I must admit that I am really just a “big kid” myself and I really did have a ball searching for kids guitars online. Our older son has been playing acoustic guitar for awhile and has recently formed a trio with two of his friends and they are hoping to start performing in coffee houses this coming spring.
We have a lot of fun in our family and for that we are truly blessed. However someone has to be mindful of the finances because come January some major bills have to be paid. I must admit however that on Christmas morning our son will be thrilled beyond belief when he sees the cool guitar Santa brought him!
As a parents we need to be on the lookout for our children’s special skills and abilities as well as their hidden talents. For instance I believe that my young daughter could be on her way to a budding music career. She has actually shown some natural ability singing in the choir, playing the violin and now expresses an interest in learning to play guitar. With Christmas just around the corner, I have already begun my search for kids guitars as an acoustic guitar seems to be perfect for her age.
I spoke to my brother who says that he too bought a beginner kids guitar for his eldest son and he claims that the quality of this guitar was first rate. Despite the fact that his son isn’t playing guitar anymore and actually gave the guitar to his neighbor, he recommends this guitar highly! I am not sure if my daughter will stick with the guitar but I know she truly has musical ability and I am happy to let her explore this love as much as she need to! Isn’t that my job as a parent?
My husband told me that we have to get our adorable little son a childrens electric guitar for Christmas! One of my husband’s closest friends got his son a kids guitar last Christmas and my husband says it’s so cute and we just HAVE to get our son one! My husband is really just a “big kid” himself and he’s been having a ball searching for kids guitars online. My stepson has been playing acoustic guitar for awhile and just recently formed a trio with two of his friends and they are hoping to start performing locally.
We have a lot of fun in our family and for that we are truly blessed. However someone has to run the finances. We have a lot of people to shop for this Christmas and we have to stay on a budget. I must admit however that on Christmas day our son will be thrilled beyond belief when he sees the cool guitar his parents bought for him!
My son told me that in music class at school his teacher has encouraged the class to learn to play an instrument because learning an instrument has many benefits and is also very fun! He is very excited because his friend, Kenny who wants to play acoustic guitar and my son thinks it would be so very cool if he and his friend could learn to play guitar together! I must admit that I have been thinking that it would be a good idea to have my son learn to play an instrument, be it guitar or drums or whatever!. So I guess I’m game.
I called Kenny’s mother and she said that she found a beginner acoustic guitar that seemed to be well suited for kids their age. Karla’s mother pointed me to some websites and I am happy to see that kids guitars aren’t as expensive as I thought they would be. Until I began this research I wasn’t even aware that they made acoustic guitars for children. I’m so glad that my son and Kenny can learn to play such a wonderful instrument together!
My ‘very cool’ daughter says that she wants an electric guitar in the worst way. After a very persuasive argument she has actually convinced me that a beginner kids guitar would be a pretty good idea! I am glad she is so enthusiastic and I just hope that I can find some ‘cool’ beginner childrens guitars in our price range. My daughter assures me that we will find an affordable guitar because she has a friend who got one last month and her dad is currently out of work. I guess I’m game.
After looking online and talking to friends I think that kids guitars may in fact be more affordable than I had originally thought. Her birthday is November 5th so I guess now is as good a time as any to get her this precious gift. I must admit that I begged my folks for a guitar when I was her age but my oh so frugal parents made me wait until I was almost sixteen to get my first guitar. Times seem to really have changed but when it’s all said and done, people stay pretty much the same.
I have the happiest kid on the block right now since that fateful day in July when we bought him a kids electric guitar for his birthday! After months and months of cajoling from him we finally gave him the good news that we would get him a beginner electric guitar for his birthday and told him that he could help pick it out! I must admit that it was fun looking at all the different kinds of kids guitars available Much to our surprise we found one that we all agreed on and that doesn’t usually happen!
So now he plays and plays and plays and then plays some more!!! I am glad about this except that the noise can be a bit much at times. We just recently got a ¾ guitar case so we can protect this precious guitar that we invested so much in! There also seem to be quite an array of guitar cases for kids. We are glad to see our son so happy and know that he will feel even more a part of the family as his brother plays the drums and his sister plays the violin and also sings in choir. Who knows, maybe we will even start our own family band!
Times have really changed! When a child plays a guitar today it no longer feels like it weighs like a hundred kilos. Guitars of the millennium are thankfully no longer just one color or one texture. Now kids learn to play not only with an acoustic guitar but with an electric guitar as well. In today’s world kids electric guitars are fun and often quite stylish! They sound very professional and kids often prefer the electrical guitar to the old-fashioned guitar style. Electric guitar lesson are so easily possible today. As a parent, you can choose from a private guitar teacher, (which is the most expensive) or you could send your child to guitar classes allowing him or her to interact with other students. Learning to play electric guitar online is also an option.
A parent may wonder what the difference is between acoustic guitars for kids and electric guitars for kids. The difference is that an electric guitar needs an amplifier but is often easier to play or use for children because the strings on an acoustic guitar can be harder to press for the beginner player. The acoustic guitar does not require an amplifier and has the choice of two types of strings (i.e. steel string or nylon string). It is so nice that the kids of today have much more to choose from!
My son is just too cute! Maybe I’m a bit biased but can a mother really be objective? He is a bit of a natural ‘ham’ and being the center of attention seems to come easily to him. Show and Tell has to be the best part of school for him and he is excited to show the class his kids electric guitar that we bought him for his birthday two weeks ago!
On Friday he is planning to go to school with his little cowboy hat and jam with his new cool guitar in front of the whole class! My husband and I found so many interesting childrens guitars available that we may just get one for our younger son! I am looking forward to Friday and plan on getting lots of pictures and who knows maybe my husband and I will get some more kids guitars for ourselves!
Parent’s Guidelines When Choosing Guitar Size For Their Child
Parents have much to choose from when shopping for kids guitars. Guitars for kids come in different shapes, styles and sizes. It is very important for parents to be educated and aware of what they are buying. In general the optimal size is always a compromise between comfort and sound quality and stability. The smaller the guitar body, the more difficult it is to get good sounding low tones. The shorter the scale is the trickier it is to get stable pitch and intonation.
Here are some general guidelines for guitar size selection: When thinking about what size electric guitar to purchase for your child it is good to consider these guidelines: Lightweight Standard size are good for kids 11 and up, and adults with sensitive backs or long gigs. The 7/8 size is good for kids 10-12 and smaller adults. The 3/4 size is good for travel, kids 8-10, and small size hands and bodies. The 1/2 size is best for travel and kids 6-8. The 1/4 size & mini is the smallest guitar, best for travel and kids 3-5. When shopping for electric bass guitars for your child or teen these guidelines could provide some help: The Lightweight Standard size is great for kids 14 and up, and adults with sensitive backs. The 7/8 size & short scale is good for kids 12 and up, and adults who prefer a short scale bass The 3/4 and medium size is good for kids 8-14, and small size hands and bodies. Finally, the 1/2 size & mini is best for travel and kids 5-9. This guideline for kids acoustic guitars is often helpful: The 7/8 size is good for kids 11-14 and persons with smaller bodies and hands. The 3/4 size is good for kids 8-11 and people with small bodies and hands. The 1/2 size is good for travel, and kids 5-8. Lastly, the 1/4 size and Mini are good for travel and kids 3-5.
Little girls are so funny these days. In this day and age it’s no longer playing house with friends or playing with dolls for hours on end. I think it’s great. Women’s lib. in the 70’s started the change toward more equal play. Now it’s gone from playing kickball and dodge ball with their male counterparts to jamming on their cool kids guitars like little rock stars! My kids is no exception with this current trend. She wants me to get her a childrens electric guitar for her upcoming birthday in August.
As I peruse through various websites online that feature childrens guitars I am pretty impressed with what I see making me wish I was her age again! Hey, maybe I’ll get one for myself! I have no problem with the “Rock God” stage as long as she leads a well balanced life! They’re only young once and as I too re-experience my youth, I may just “rock out” with her too!