[Grovenet] Guitar lessons?

Fri May 2 17:31:44 PDT 2008

Great point about the size of hands, Steve.

Just remember "My Dog Has Fleas."  ;-)

Geri

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From: "Steve Jerrett" <stevedj at teleport.com>
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Subject: Re: [Grovenet] Guitar lessons?

> I'll second that!
> 
> I have taught entire elementary school classes on the uke. It is an 
> excellent way for them to learn some basic chords on a narrow neck. They can 
> also learn to play melodies and read music. The transition to guitar is easy 
> once their hands are large enough. Then they should be ready to play with 
> the full fretboard and learn more advanced chords using all six strings.
> 
> Steve
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> 
>> Ukulele is a good option for kids. A baritone uke is tuned like a guitar 
>> that is missing the two lower strings. A soprano or concert sized uke fits 
>> kids well. There is a wealth of info and lessons available online but 
>> unfortunately I don't know of anyone in the Forest Grove/Hillsboro who 
>> offers lessons.
>> Tom Alexander
>>
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>> Lessons are usually available through local music stores.
>> Vic's Guitar Cave could tell her if there are openings with his
>> contacts.
>>
>> Katie
>> PS There is some controversy among guitar players about what age is
>> appropriate to start guitar. The width of guitar neck can be
>> difficult for small hands and the miniature guitars usually have
>> tuning consistency problems up and down the neck. But in any case she
>> will need a well constructed guitar so the strings sit very close to
>> the fret board, so she can easily hold them down. Most parents want
>> to start their kids on an inexpensive guitar which leads to
>> frustration but if they have the money to get a really good quality
>> one to start with it usually works better.
>> Sometimes the alternative is to start on a violin (easier to rent one
>> too) with a much narrower neck and switch to guitar when your hands
>> are bigger. The music teachers on the list will probably have more
>> opinions as well.
>>
>> On May 2, 2008, at 8:21 AM, Alana Graham wrote:
>>
>>> I have a friend who has a 6 year old daughter who
>>> wants guitar lessons.  Anyone know anyone who can
>>> teach her here in town?
>>>
>>> thanks
>>> Alana
>>>
>>>
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