Guitars Are Great Babysitters

Kids love guitars. Why? Because they are exciting,no time, given the right learning tools.
probably the most exciting musical instrument today.A good book or DVD on learning the guitar will show a
Look at rock bands today. In almost all case thestudent how to read music. Reading a tablature (a
guitarist is the lead performer, or will play lead on manynotation showing where to place fingers when playing)
songs. The guitarist is often the driving force of a band,is as important as reading a staff of actual notes. The
always right out in front.learning aid should show pictures or video as examples
Also guitars are loved because they are fairly easy toof finger-placement, as well as holding and strumming
come by. I see beginning acoustic and electric guitarsthe guitar. Also the program should show the
sold at department stores. I don't see many fiddles ordifferences between acoustic and electric guitars, the
clarinets sold in stores, except music shops. Andtypes of songs played on each, and how to select a
guitars can be relatively cheap compared to othergood guitar without going overboard on price.
band instruments.I think what's really important is to let the student have
And guitars are well suited for a child (or adult) to learnfun while learning. If it becomes a chore, it then gets
music in general. One can play a guitar and sing along;boring and the student will lose interest. Also, a good
try doing that with a clarinet. One can learn and playlearning program will have the students learn simple
chords. The guitar is quite portable too, unlike say asongs to begin with, to give the student a sense of
piano. All in all, the guitar is an extremely versatileaccomplishment and get them to keep going.
instrument.Now some parents may object to a child learning
But like with any instrument, learning the guitar takeselectric guitar, which may involve a lot of loud jamming
time and practice. One has to learn to read music, tunethat will make the walls shake. But I think parents
and hold the guitar properly, learn to strum the guitar.should be happy if their kids are interested in
But it is not so difficult for a beginner to learn a fewsomething that they can learn from, keep their interest,
basic chords and quickly be able to play a song. Aand share with their friends.
beginner can learn to play a simple song on a guitar inAnd it could be profitable to them some day!