Depth 3 inches
Description:
This 30 inch Lauren guitar is an excellent introduction
to guitar playing! The guitar is made with
traditional nato wood construction. Younger children
will use this guitar initially for "Play Like" activity,
but older kids can use it to learn to play in a
lesson or class setting. Even though the box says "6 to 9
years", we have had parents call us to say that their
younger children can play this guitar as well.
Frequently asked questions about this product:
(Click on the question to read the answer!)
What is the difference between 'acoustic' and 'classical' guitars?
Which is better: steel strings or nylon strings?
Which size guitar does my child need?
What accessories are available for this guitar?
What's the difference between 'acoustic' and
'classical' guitars?
- A classical guitar (or Spanish guitar) will normally
feature nylon strings on the higher notes only.
The lower 3 strings are made of steel, just like a normal
guitar. This guitar also features a slotted headstock, and a fairly
wide neck and body. It has a softer, more mellow
sound than the acoustic guitar.
- An acoustic guitar will have a slimmer appearance than
its classical counterpart. The neck is thinner, allowing
smaller hands to reach around with ease. Acoustic guitars
usually feature steel strings, which produces the
louder sound that is associated with pop or folk
music today.
Which is better for my musical kid: steel or
nylon strings?
Nylon strings are softer, and therefore easier on
little fingers than steel, but don't think that steel
strings will hurt your child! The big deciding question
is whether your musical kid is playing the guitar,
or playing with the guitar. If you have a child
that just wants to pick it up and strum and play every
now and then, the exposure to the strength of the strings
is minimal-either style guitar will do. If you have a child
that is seriously interested in learning to play you may
want to consider nylon strings-these softer strings will
be more comfortable for the everyday practicer. Keep in
mind that switching from one style guitar to another is
not difficult, so moving from a classical to an acoustic
later down the road is always an option!
What size guitar does my musical kid need?
Age is a general guideline for the size guitar your
child needs. Keep in mind that your child's height relative to
his/her age is also a deciding factor. A large child
might move up a size and a small child might move down
a size from the recommendation. If the size you order
is not right, don't worry! MusicForKids will exchange
it for you!
This chart will help you decide what to buy:
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Age:
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Guitar Recommendation:
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3 to 6 years old
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Either child size or 1/2 size
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6 to 9 years old
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Either 1/2 or three-quarter size
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9 to 12 and older
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3/4 or full size guitars
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