Users' questions

What is a 3/4 scale guitar?

What is a 3/4 scale guitar?

3/4 size guitars are for young students between 8 and 11 years. They are also called 36 inch guitars. The scale is the distance between the bridge and the guitar head that measures about 3/4 of a full size guitar.

Is a 3/4 guitar too small?

Even though 3/4-sized guitars are recommended for 8-12-year-olds, this doesn’t mean they are not suitable for adults, too. Increasingly, adult players – even experienced ones – have been opting for playing 3/4 size guitars too, due to the convenient size (especially when travelling) and the more punchy sound.

Is it easier to learn on a 3/4 guitar?

We got a 3/4 steel string guitar for my kids a few years ago. I think it is the perfect thing to learn on. It is much easier to play…the strings are easier on the fingers and the frets are closer together. Even though it’s small, an adult can play it fine.

Are there any good 3 chord guitar songs?

Here’s just a few 3 chord guitar songs Andrew could think of off the top of his head along with links to the lyrics and chord progressions. You can bust out any of these songs at a party and be the man of the hour. Or you can play them when you’re sitting on the porch at night with Opie and a lovely lady.

How to play guitar in 3 / 4 time?

Notice the strong accent on the first beat of each bar. The simplest way to strum through a song in 3/4 time is just to use three straight down strokes like this. Notice how you have to accelerate the motion of the hand on the first beat to get that accented sound.

What are the notes on an acoustic guitar?

Try and make a mnemonic yourself. (The sillier it is the better; that will make it more memorable.) So one last time, here are the ‘standard tuning’ guitar notes (shown here overlaid on an acoustic guitar): These notes are exactly the same on acoustic, electric, classical and semi-acoustic guitars. ✓ Stop struggling. Start making music.

What are the guitar notes for a beginner?

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