Learn to Play the Classical Guitar
The classical guitar is an ideal instrument for any child to learn. They don’t cost as much as say a piano, flute or keyboard. The neck of the instrument is marked by frets and dots so it is easy for small fingers to go exactly into the right places to make the correct notes, unlike the violin where there are no frets or standard markings of any kind.
The classical guitar is available in three different sizes, half size, three quarter size and full size. A half size would be suitable for a small child from 4 or 5 years old to about 7. A three quarter size guitar is appropriate from say 7 to approximately 10 years, then the full size guitar suits for the older child to adult.
The classical guitar is an ideal stringed instrument to learn as it has nylon strings so it is softer and kinder for the left hand fingertips. If a child gets board with playing notes, they could be shown how to strum a few easy chords in the open position.
The music for the classical guitar can be written via notation, tablature or chord letters so the music can be enjoyed by all ages and different standards of levels for everyone understand.
It is a portable instrument too and strings are relatively cheap so no expensive service is needed at all. Young children who learn the classical guitar can go on to achieve classical guitar grades with a recognised board, or as young adults they may join a band, so the guitar is a great instrument to play in group (ensemble) work or solo. It also works well with other instruments too like the flute, the flute playing the melody while the guitar plays the harmony.
As an accompanying instrument, it is great for sing-a-longs and social occasions.
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