Guitar For Beginners

The 3 Ps: Price, Preference and Performance

Learning to play an instrument can be an incredibly demanding and rigorous commitment. This is why many people, especially parents, seem to struggle with the initial investment and expense of a musical endeavor.

This is most commonly the case when it comes to beginner guitars and the over all cost of learning to play one of the worlds most popular and beloved instruments.

There really is no such thing as beginner guitars, but there are some points which a consumer can use to ensure that they make the right choices when sourcing, comparing and ultimately purchasing a guitar for themselves or the aspiring musician in their lives.

The following is a popular consumer approach referred to as “The 3 Ps” or “Price, Preference and Performance.”

Price: This is of course is the most important factor when making any major purchase and buying a guitar is no exception. As stated above there are no guitars which are manufactured specifically as Beginner guitars. However there are some which are made available to the public at a beginner-friendly price. When it comes to acoustic guitars many models are similar in style and contain very few differing qualities. Like so many other consumer goods, the price is mainly due to the name, or brand which has been attached to any one guitar. When trying to find a suitable guitar for a novice musician it is vital for the consumer to stay realistic. If the interest in playing guitar may be fleeting, there is no need to invest in a designer brand name product.

Preference: When purchasing a beginner guitar it is also important to consider the type of music being played. If the beginner has their heart set on learning the riffs and solos from the favorite punk band, then a run of the mill acoustic is not going to fulfill their needs. Purchasing the wrong type of guitar will only increase the feelings of frustration and discouragement which are commonly experienced in the first few lessons. Determining the beginner’s musical preference before making a final purchase can actually avoid unnecessary expenses and can ensure a longer commitment to the musical learning process.

Performance: Purchasing beginner guitars can be overwhelming and this is why the third “P” is so important. Performance is possibly the most vital point in purchasing a musical instrument. Since a guitar is made to produce music, buying one should be an audible experience. Most guitar stores or shops will encourage all new aspiring guitarists to play a few notes on many different models before deciding on their final purchase, similar to buying a new car, beginner guitars should all go for a “test-drive” before being considered.

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