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Should my child learn piano or guitar?

Moreover, piano music involves both treble and bass clefs, while guitar only uses treble clef. So because it is easier to learn at the beginning stage, and is more practical as a learning tool, we recommend young children start on the piano. They can always add guitar to the mix, at a later stage.

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When you decide to incorporate music into the life of your child, the very first question that bothers you is – which instrument should your child learn to play first? Should it be guitar or should it be piano? Well, this is not an easy question to answer as we have seen some children excel at playing the piano from an early age while others excel at playing the guitar, while in some very rare cases the child can play both the instruments with equal efficiency. Playing an instrument depends a lot on the skills and interest level of the child but when it comes to the Piano vs. Guitar debate, we can give you reasons why piano is more reliable and easier as compared to guitar for a starter instrument.

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Influence of pop culture

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These days a lot of young children prefer to play the guitar because of the “coolness” factor. Guitar occupies a higher position in the pop culture. Now we don’t mean to discourage a child’s interest, but we certainly feel that his interest shouldn’t be based on something that it “cooler”. So as a parent you should also expose your child to videos of legendary pianists such as Billy Joel and Elton John, and see what he has to say. This ways the decision to start one instrument over the other can be made for reasons other than that one instrument being cooler or trendier.

The technical perspective

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From a technical perspective the piano is easier to play. While many children succeed at playing the guitar at a young age, many also become frustrated because of the difficulties that they encounter in playing the guitar. To make a sound in the piano, all you have to do is press a key while for a guitar you have to pick a string and simultaneously press one with your other finger. It’s like doing three things at one time and hence more complex. At the beginner level executing basic moves on piano is much easier than guitar.

Conclusion

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Most of the music educators believe that piano is a more comprehensive instrument for learning music. It provides a more detailed understanding of how music works. Moreover, piano music involves both treble and bass clefs, while guitar only uses treble clef. So because it is easier to learn at the beginning stage, and is more practical as a learning tool, we recommend young children start on the piano. They can always add guitar to the mix, at a later stage. Sign up for our HIGH program today and open the doors of music for your child under the guidance of a qualified piano teacher.

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What size guitar should I get for a 5 year old?

Pick the right guitar size for your child Guitar Size Overall Length Age 1/4 ~ 30"" 4-6 years 1/2 ~ 34"" 5-8 years 3/4 ~ 36"" 8-11 years 7/8 ~ 39"" from 10 years 1 more row

Normally, all kid’s guitars sold are either 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or full size guitars. Meanwhile, some guitar manufacturers offer even 1/8 size guitars or 7/8 size guitars. The chart gives you just a reference. If your child is for example 5 years old and measures around 4,3″, then a half size guitar would be the right choice. But if, for instance, your child has got larger hands, do not hesitate to take the larger one. The same applies if your child is close to the next size. Get the guitar that is a bit larger. Why should you buy a smaller guitar if you’ll need to get a larger one in a few months anyway. A guitar that is theoretically just half an inch too large will not cause any problems. By the way, 7/8 guitars are also often chosen by women with small hands because they just fit better in their hands. Some people pick up a 7/8 guitar for kids but I think you should go already for a full size guitar in that case. The difference is not that huge and since in this age children are growing quite fast, it may take just a couple of months to fit the guitar perfectly.

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