Should I learn acoustic guitar or electric guitar first?

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For a beginner without doubt the acoustic guitar first. You need to get used to pressing the strings and get your co-ordination between the right and left hand. You will need some basic exercises to do that. Use a guitar tuner to help you tune and a metronome to help you keep time. Both are available...
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For a beginner without doubt the acoustic guitar first. You need to get used to pressing the strings and get your co-ordination between the right and left hand. You will need some basic exercises to do that. Use a guitar tuner to help you tune and a metronome to help you keep time. Both are available as free phone apps. After a few months you could try the electric guitar. read less
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