I might not be the best source as I'm not a guitarist but a synthesizer player, but I do also play bass and have dabbled on both electric and acoustic guitar.
First off: I think Weaver is right on the money.
Now on to my own reply...
As to your main dilemma: acoustic or electric.
I found that I could get into electric easier. Not only because of the technical differences in playing either, but also because I listen to mostly rock and kind of know what an electric guitar should sound like.
Now in my experience, getting into music should above all, be fun. Pumping out some distorted riffs really got me going and to this day I'm still thinking of getting an electric just for the hell of it.
As for being a beginner, it's tough. You'll be sucking most of the time, simply because you don't know your instrument yet. Also, playing music requires a good ear, which just takes a few years of experience. It really is about learning to listen to what is happening. You simply won't have that right off the bat.
That being said, it's not a reason to give up from the get go. Playing music does leave room for rapid progress in skill, which can be extremely satisfying. I recommend recording your stuff and listening back after a few months passed just too see what changed. Focus on the positive and it's rather rewarding.
When it comes to having a teacher, I can definitely recommend having one. Do look for someone who can paint the bigger picture of music, rather than just your instrument. Building up your musical foundation (like your hearing or music theory) will prove to be useful in trying things out. Having an understanding in music because of my synths and bass is what got me going on electric quite fast, because of what my keyboard and bass teacher told me.
You said you had basic knowledge because of your trumpet playing? Use that and add to it. Try and play some stuff you did on trumpet on your guitar and notice how different it is.
Having the right teacher also gets you direct feedback on your technique and overall skill. This way you won't get stuck with the wrong technique. Getting rid of bad technique is excruciating and it's better to just start out right.
Of course, using youtube tutorials to get the hang of things isn't bad either. Most guys I know that play guitar often sat down with their guitar in front of the computer just to check out video's and immediately try out knew knowledge.
So yeah, getting into music. I may make it sound a bit daunting, but I'm not trying to persuade you not to do it. In fact, quite the opposite. Even if you hit a rough spot here and there try and remember that making music is a hobby that will last you a lifetime. I myself have been into music for 13 years now. Though I don't take it very seriously I can manage a nice shredding solo on my synths these days.
So yeah, that's it really. Post went on longer than I expected.
Good luck!
First off: I think Weaver is right on the money.
Now on to my own reply...
As to your main dilemma: acoustic or electric.
I found that I could get into electric easier. Not only because of the technical differences in playing either, but also because I listen to mostly rock and kind of know what an electric guitar should sound like.
Now in my experience, getting into music should above all, be fun. Pumping out some distorted riffs really got me going and to this day I'm still thinking of getting an electric just for the hell of it.
As for being a beginner, it's tough. You'll be sucking most of the time, simply because you don't know your instrument yet. Also, playing music requires a good ear, which just takes a few years of experience. It really is about learning to listen to what is happening. You simply won't have that right off the bat.
That being said, it's not a reason to give up from the get go. Playing music does leave room for rapid progress in skill, which can be extremely satisfying. I recommend recording your stuff and listening back after a few months passed just too see what changed. Focus on the positive and it's rather rewarding.
When it comes to having a teacher, I can definitely recommend having one. Do look for someone who can paint the bigger picture of music, rather than just your instrument. Building up your musical foundation (like your hearing or music theory) will prove to be useful in trying things out. Having an understanding in music because of my synths and bass is what got me going on electric quite fast, because of what my keyboard and bass teacher told me.
You said you had basic knowledge because of your trumpet playing? Use that and add to it. Try and play some stuff you did on trumpet on your guitar and notice how different it is.
Having the right teacher also gets you direct feedback on your technique and overall skill. This way you won't get stuck with the wrong technique. Getting rid of bad technique is excruciating and it's better to just start out right.
Of course, using youtube tutorials to get the hang of things isn't bad either. Most guys I know that play guitar often sat down with their guitar in front of the computer just to check out video's and immediately try out knew knowledge.
So yeah, getting into music. I may make it sound a bit daunting, but I'm not trying to persuade you not to do it. In fact, quite the opposite. Even if you hit a rough spot here and there try and remember that making music is a hobby that will last you a lifetime. I myself have been into music for 13 years now. Though I don't take it very seriously I can manage a nice shredding solo on my synths these days.
So yeah, that's it really. Post went on longer than I expected.
Good luck!
