Nylon strings are more commonly used for classical style acoustic guitars, and most standard acoustics are set up to use steel strings. Nylon strings have less tension than steel strings so the sound won't be as full as steel strings. You may also notice some loud vibration from the top of the guitar since the strings don't have the proper tension. A guitar made for nylon strings uses thinner wood and is braced differently than one made for steel strings. The nylon strings won't put enough energy into the steel string guitar to make it vibrate correctly and develop the volume and harmonics that steel strings would.

EDIT: To answer the second part of your question, it doesn't really matter what type of strings a beginner learns on. Nylon strings will be a little softer on the fingers, but once you build up calluses on your fingers it doesn't hurt anymore. There is no distinct advantage to a beginner learning with nylon strings as opposed to steel strings.

According to musiciansfriend.com the highest reviewed light acoustic guitar strings are Martin MSP3050 SP Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings and they cost $6

Use a micrometer to find out for yourself. Or contact Yamaha and ask them. In any case, you're better off with light gauge strings as they're easier on your fingers.

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Learning guitar on DVD can be a great way to supplement your private guitar lessons with a real tutor. It comes with a number of advantages including the fact that you can learn at your own pace and replay the instruction as many times as you wish.

The only word of advice I would give is that you have be motivated to really want to learn through this medium. Even though you can see and hear the instruction on screen you are still essentially teaching yourself. Some people are better at doing this than others.

As you progress into guitar youre going to find that you encounter your own unique problems with the instrument. A big difference between a real tutor and a guitar instruction DVD is that a tutor can identify and concentrate on these problems, a DVD cannot.

Taking guitar lessons on DVD is of real benefit when you already have some playing experience. This experience somehow gives you the power you need to have a better chance of being able to learn successfully from books or guitar DVDs. Its all a question of balance and how motivated you are to learn guitar, is it a burning desire or just a curiosity?

Finally when looking for a DVD try to get one suitable for your playing level on guitar, theres no point in trying to learn things which are technically too difficult. It can be hard to tell at times as there are no sample lessons to try before you buy with guitar DVDs try to do your best to judge whats going to be suitable for you.

Recently, guitar lessons on DVD have come under increased pressure from learning guitar online. Many people now see online guitar lessons as a cheaper and a more immediate way to learn guitar. Its also often the case that you can try taster lessons online which are not possible with guitar instruction DVDs.

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If youre planning to learn to play acoustic guitar I hope this article will serve to help you by highlighting whats really important in order to succeed that in goal. A lot of beginners suffer the same frustrations some of which can be terminal and result in you wanting to give up.

Firstly its important to find good quality instruction. You can try to teach yourself, as I did in the beginning, but there will almost always be gaps in your knowledge which will frustrate you in the future as a result.

My best recommendation is to find a good local tutor although this is not always possible. Failing that there are some great online sites to learn to play acoustic guitar but choose wisely and be sure to try out their sample lessons first. You need to make sure that the pace and which they teach, the style and level of the lessons are suitable for you.

DVDs and books can also be good ways to learn but you must be suited to self instruction and motivated to learn acoustic guitar on your own, not everyone is. The best situation to create for yourself is to use a combination of all the above in that you could take private lessons and supplement them with online lessons, books and DVDs.

One of the most popular questions asked by beginners is How long does it take to learn? I would say that normally its around 4 weeks before you can strum along to basic beginner songs. This assumes youre being taught a good quality method for guitar and possess an average aptitude for the instrument. Beyond that however is a never ending journey which youll probably never reach the end of no one ever does!

To close we must talk about one final and very important ingredient for success " practice. Yes of course you know that already but do you really? Unless youve been taught how to practice correctly you probably dont understand the science behind it. Its the topic for another article I think! To learn to play acoustic guitar you have to understand how to practice correctly, its a skill which is learnt and a very valuable one!

About the Author:

The writer is a successful and popular guitar teacher. His unique system to play acoustic guitar for beginners is called Guitar in a Nutshell. You can visit the website to find lots of free video samples and lessons plus receive a series of beginner acoustic guitar secrets!

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DON'T DO IT!!!

Classical Guitars are not made to hold the tension needed for a steel string. A friend brought his guitar to me to fix the fretbuzz he was getting. The problem was he had 2 steel strings on his classical guitar. The plastic rollers by the tuners that had the steel strings on it were cracked causing the strings to fall lower than designed, the angle and tighter tension caused the strings to eat into the nut deeper, which lead to too low of an action causing his fret buzz. Also, the bridge is not anchored strong enough to the body to stay secure over time. The internal bracing is not designed to endure the pull of the bridge like that which will more than likely cause the entire soundboard to warp up. The parts and shipping for my friend was going to be at least $50, would be over $100 if you took it to a professional luthier to have it done and he only had 2 steel strings on it!

Don't ruin a good guitar, buy a steel string if you want to play with steel. Hope it's not too late.

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GHS strings are good and I have a Samick Les Paul. Try Martins or GHS or whatever your local music store has. Ask them about strings.

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