Guitars

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The world of music has captivated so many different people for so many different reasons. Playing an instrument is akin to having an extension of yourself. Some people find conveying emo tions and feelings through music much easier than through words. Depending on where you are on your guitar journey, you may have different requirements. Let us start with the different types of guitars available. What types of guitars are available? Classical Guitars Usually the first guitar people own, due to the lower cost investment for a cheaper model, the classical guitar is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars. Usually strung with Nylon Guitar Strings , the classical guitar has a slightly muted and mellow sound, which is perfect for classic music. Steel string acoustic Guitar The pop and rock star choice, the steel guitar strings are used as they are crisp and bright. Country music, blues, bluegrass and many other genres use steel string Acoustic Guitars as they come in many styles and shapes . Electroacousti c Acoustic guitars are great for smaller rooms, but large halls or arenas are going to need some form of Acoustic Guitar Amps to fill the space. Electroacoustic guitars are similar to a steel string acoustic guitar but there is some form of pickup that converts the analogue sound to digital. Electric Guitar Almost certainly what every beginner thinks of, Electric Guitars are the ultimate rock instrument. Since their inception by Rickenbacker in 1931, the likes of I b a nez, Gibson, Fender and many others have revolutionised rock music for ever. Bass Guitar Not everyone can be, or wants to be, the lead guitarist. The bass player is like the glue that joins the drums and the guitar together. The Bass Guitar gives any ensemble musical depth, as it reaches lower registers tha n an electrical guitar ever could. 12 –string Guitar The 12-string guitar has 2 sets of strings close to each other to add more texture to the music. The most famous song with a 12-string guitar would