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Country music is getting popular nowadays. With huge names such as Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood and Sugarland, no doubt this type of music is listed as one of the top music genre of this time. It’s amazing how country has turned into something as gigantic as it is today amidst the modern times wherein pop music and techno music are popping out everywhere.
The best thing about country music is said to be the songwriting. These songs seemed to have more passion and heart when listened to. It sparks this connection among its listeners that makes it as one of the most celebrated music genre. This type of music usually tells a story more that people tend to relate to.
As country music is on its continuous rise to popularity, the acoustic guitar is also becoming one of the most widespread musical instrument that everyone wants to play. Acoustic guitars are the common type of instrument used in country music which makes the stringed instrument really earning the spotlight as well. Country superstar, Taylor Swift, for example, is well-known for being the doe-eyed country sweetheart who is best of friends with the guitar. This then spark an interest among innumerable fans in learning how to play the acoustic guitar.
Want to learn how to play the guitar? The first step is clear: You need a guitar to play! But while the question is clear, the answer may not as simple as you think.
Step 1: Acoustic or Electric?
Make this decision based on your needs. What kind of music do you like? What style of guitar do you want to play? These may or may not be the same. Learning guitar and listening to music can be completely different things.
So to decide, take a quick look at these lists:
Electric guitar: Rock, Pop, Alternative, Jazz, Blues
Acoustic guitar: Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Campfire songs, Christmas carols, Classical, inspirational
It might also help to decide in what setting you want to play. If you’re hoping to play in a band, and the band plays one of the electric types of music, then an electric guitar may be best. If you’re like me, however, and you’re playing guitar for the social aspect, then an acoustic guitar is easier to pull out of a closet or throw over your shoulder on the way to a party, and an amp isn’t necessary.