Jesse Levine Norristown - Guitar Facts for Kids 
                     What are the Types 
of Guitar for Kids?
By Jesse Levine Norristown
Is your kid showing interest in the 
guitar? 
Are you planning to buy a guitar for your little one? The guitar is a string musical 
instrument with six strings that makes sound by plucking or strumming it with a 
guitar pick or fingers on the strings. 
It is one of the most versatile and popular instruments in the modern world.  
Playing guitar has always been an awesome experience for many kids. To pick 
the right type of guitar, we asked an experienced teacher and founder of guitar 
school for kids, Jesse Levine Norristown, to explain the different types and 
their benefits. 
“The acoustic and electric guitar are the fundamental types of guitar 
used in all forms of music and choosing between the two is the first 
step. 
While both have its advantage and disadvantages, none is better 
than the other.  You only need to buy depending on the age, size of 
your kid, and personal preference.” Jesse Levine says.  
“Furthermore, while the classical guitar is known for its nylon strings 
which are comfortable for kids, the acoustic steels string is easy to 
carry around and perfect to learn slide playing. Although bass guitar 
varies in size, kids find it more interesting because of its distinct 
rhythm which boosts their confidence and allows them to be more 
creative,” he adds. 
The electric guitar
An electric guitar is one of the easiest to play as the strings are lighter which is a 
good alternative for kids. Their body is made from wood and they use electronics 
pickups to produce a musical sound. Furthermore, they are connected with an electric 
amplifier which helps provide different kinds of sound with great effect. They are 
commonly used in rock and pop music 
Benefits
• It is easy to play
• The volume knob in the amplifier helps control the volume of the guitar therefore, 
you can play it anytime you want without disturbing others.
• With the  amplifier, you can produce all kind of sound of your choice 
• Compare to acoustic guitar, which has a limited musical choice, a wide range of 
music can be played on an electric guitar ranging from classic to rock music.
Acoustic guitar
With no amplifier needed, they are quite affordable making it an excellent choice for 
your budget. Although it seems similar to the classical guitar, a closer look at steel-
string acoustic guitar reveals the difference. An acoustic guitar has a closed and 
thinner neck while the space between the strings is smaller compare to a classical 
guitar. Furthermore, they have their distinct sound which separates them from other 
guitars.
Benefits
•It is affordable
•Makes you slide play perfectly
•Simpler and easy to carry around
Bass guitar
Different in appearance with a  longer neck and a scale length. They have 
a  lower pitch with four strings compare to other guitars and often work 
with other instruments to form a distinct rhythm. One thing is if you are a 
bass guitarist, you stand out among others. The reason being that without 
a bass guitar, the whole band isn’t complete.
 
Benefits
•Easy to learn
•It makes you the most important in a jazz band
•Helps you grow smarter
•It makes you famous
Classical guitar
They are the most popular type with a wide and flat neck. Their strings are 
made of nylon which makes it easier for kids to play. Moreso, they are 
often played with fingers or fingernails which makes it the best 
guitar for kids as their fingers are still sensitive and might get hurt while 
playing.
Benefits
It preserves your fingers
You can play alone and also with others
The sound is great
Improves your confidence
Important guitar accessories 
needed by kids
Picks: Picks are needed by kids to play more comfortably as their fingers are still fragile 
and can get bruised while playing which can discourage them.
Strap: For holing the guitar up while playing
Tuner: A very important machine which helps tune the sound of your guitar 
Multiple strings: Make sure you always have a spare string as your guitar strings can cut 
while playing which can be devastating
 
Guitar bag: Used for carrying the guitar around and also to protect it from damage
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