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Just worth noting that the standard approach of starting off on a nylon-strung classical guitar is a bit questionable. It's like a complete beginner trying to learn to ride on a Boris bike. If she wants to play electric there are some decent small guitars around and you can get a mini amp that can plug into headphones or a stereo if you don't mind the noise.
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Interesting... I have an old Fender practice amp in the back of the garage actually! Just needs a new kettle lead.
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Just worth noting that the standard approach of starting off on a nylon-strung classical guitar is a bit questionable.
I'm sure this is similar to many instruments. When I was at school I quite fancied playing sax (Born to Run inspired I think), but the route to this was through years of clarinet / school orchestra / uninspiring classical stuff which killed my interest eventually.
I can easily imagine how you could make a fun lesson for a kid with an electric guitar and a few pedals / interesting backing tracks.
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So 6 year-old ("I'm nearly 7!") Mini c00ps has decided she wants to learn the guitar. I would class myself as a non-player (can strum about three chords). I will also check to see whether she still wants to learn in the coming days and weeks, as opinions change! But she has been asking for a few weeks - I assume someone at school is learning or teacher has one - but like most kids, getting information is blood from a stone.
I thought here would be as good a place to ask as anywhere - what do I get her (1/2 size, 3/4 size)? Not wanting to spend too much, in case she decides to pack it in when her fingers get sore. But she's a determined little soul, so I hold out some hope.
There's nobody I know from whom we can borrow one, sadly.