Here's the good news--all guitars work the same! So if you can play one, you can play them all. Of course, there are some differences, and after reading this short article, you'll know why acoustic guitars are a great first choice!

Acoustic and electric guitars have some obvious differences that may or may not matter to you, but they are worth thinking about before you make a purchase.

Acoustic guitars have a larger body and can be a little harder to play than an electric guitar. The acoustic's strings are higher off of the fretboard making it a little harder to hold down the notes as a beginner. It's like 3 lbs vs. 5 lbs... not a huge difference for most adults, but it can make a big difference to small children and beginners. Here is a great child's size beginner acoustic guitar Kid Starter Pack. For adults, check out…

Studies show that music can have a powerful impact on the mind and Harvard Men's Health published an article all about it! Music affects every human soul, but according to the article, "Although every healthy human brain can perform all the complex tasks needed to perceive music, musicians' brains are, so to speak, more finely attuned to these tasks." The article goes on to say that in a recent study, college students that listened to Mozart before taking an IQ test consistently scored higher than students listening to a relaxation tape and students listening to nothing. The results were temporary, leading researchers to believe that the right kind of music can act as a "warm-up" brain exercise.

Even if the increase in IQ points wasn't long term, studies show, "...that learning to play an instrument may enhance the brain's ability to master tasks involving language skills, memory, and attention."

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