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Music is said to be food for the soul and that is why literally everyone in the universe enjoys it. Music comes in different sounds and these are produced by the numerous musical instruments that are forever increasing by the day. A guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments as it has been there since time immemorial and till today it continues to fascinate many people who want to learn how to play it.

However, you may be thinking, “Acoustic Vs Classical? Which one should I start with as a beginner?” It’s troublesome for beginners not knowing which instrument suits them better.

The differences between the two guitars are their bodies where by the classical guitar is smaller than the acoustic one but one may not always be able to differentiate them this way as there are many designs in the market. Most acoustics also have a protective scratch plate near the sound hole. Classical guitars have wider fret boards which also don’t have fret markers compared to their counterpart. Classical which are cheaper, make use of nylon strings which are thick and give a warm mellow sound while acoustic guitars are made of steel strings which produce a strong edgy sound. 

That said, choosing between the two guitars as a beginner, comes down to what you are interested in. If you like rock or pop, an acoustic guitar will suit you as the sound produced are sharp and firm, compared to the melodious tone produced from a classical guitar.

For both guitars, your fingers will definitely be a little sore at the beginning. If you are interested in folk like and classical music or music that is mellow, then you should obviously opt for a classical guitar. However if your heart is with country, pop, rock or other genres with a bright crisp sounds then an acoustic guitar is the best.

You also need to understand that with both guitars will need to be adjusted although classical ones need more adjusting since they get pushed down more easily that the tighter steel ones and they are also vulnerable to changes in humidity and temperature. Proper adjustment of the strings is what ensures great sound and comfort of the player and its usually done each time before playing. 

For a beginner without a music genre preference, a classical guitar is the best option as it’s cheaper, the nylon strings are softer hence easier on the fingers and with its thick neck it can comfortably accommodate big hands. It’s very important to try several of them out when buying so that you can get one with a sound that appeals to you.

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