The BEST Acoustic Guitar For Beginners
Looking to buy your first guitar? Or help a loved one with theirs? Here’s the advice I give out personally to friends & family…
So… What’s the best guitar for beginners?
Today we’ll go over a few guitars for beginners, and I’ll share my opinion on the best beginner acoustic guitar, as well as some options for guitars for small hands. On top of that, I’ll show you some must-have guitar accessories (guitar gift ideas!) that will make your guitar life (or loved one’s) much easier.
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Play 15 iconic songs on guitar — starting with just 2 chords
- Play your first complete song today – even as a total beginner
- Build real skills (chord switching, strumming, rhythm) through music you love
- Sound like a real guitarist from your very first practice session
My choices for best beginner guitar:
- Yamaha FG800 – Solid wood top, full-size guitar
- Yamaha FS800 – Same as the FG, but the body is a little smaller
- Yamaha APXT2 – Similar to above, but the guitar is 3/4 size, so MUCH smaller (good guitar for small hands)
Guitar accessories you should get right away:
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- Know what to practice
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