The acoustic guitar is one of the instruments with which children of all ages can enter the music universe. Small and large beginners alike depend on easily playable instruments of reasonable quality so the dimensions of the guitar must be chosen to match their size. We have a practical online tool that can help you choose the right guitar, more on that below. First of all, here are our general tips on what to consider when buying a guitar for kids. 🎸
The 4/4 size of the classical guitar – the general standard – is designed for a person with a height of 1.8 m. We are already noticing that even smaller adults can reach their limits with such instruments. Fortunately, however, guitars are built in a variety of different sizes that are suitable for children and young people. The most common of the smaller sized student guitars are the 7/8, 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 sizes . It gets really cute with the 1/8 size. Get ’em started early! Here you can find all classical guitars on .
Note: Tables and our tips provide parents with guidance. Children ultimately decide for themselves which instrument he or she feels comfortable with. Since every child is different and has a different physique, the young musician knows best.
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Importantto keep in mind: Even with the smallest guitars we are not talking about toys, but rather full-fledged instruments that are qualitatively equal to adult instruments. And with a 1/2 size, the instrument is not completely shrunk in half. Rather, it is mainly about the scale length, the length of the free-swinging strings, which in turn affects the number of frets and the distance between the frets. The fact that the instrument body is smaller means that the sound will be quieter and a little less bass-heavy.
For starting out, acoustic guitars with a classic design – concert guitars / classical guitars – are best suited. The necks of the guitars are relatively wide (compared to western guitars ). This makes it easier for beginners, in particular, to grasp. In addition, the nylon strings used are gentle on the fingers. Nylon strings are not only much softer than the steel strings used on western guitars but they also have a lower tension, so that pressing down is easier. You can learn about the different types of classical strings in the video below:
But how should parents – and the children themselves – find out the right guitar size? We can certainly approach the topic with a good portion of well-founded background knowledge. There are extensive papers and specific recommendations, for example from the European Guitar Teachers Association EGTA, which are based on decades of experience and sometimes complex calculations. However, the general recommendation tables must be read with caution, especially since they cannot reflect the individuality of the kids. So a child can be small but have longer arms and fingers, or vice versa.
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The so-called elbow test by Ekhard Lind, the former concert guitarist who taught at universities in Salzburg and Stuttgart for around a quarter of a century, has also proven its worth. With the Lind elbow method, the guitar is turned upside down. Then the guitar student places his elbow on the body and holds his arm parallel to the guitar neck. As a result, the lowest knuckle of the wrist should be level between the first and second fret.
However: if you just want to buy a bread roll, you don’t train to be a baker beforehand. We have integrated a practical tool with recommended sizes and ages of acoustic guitars in our shop so that you have an uncomplicated as well as accurate opportunity to orientate yourself in advance when choosing an classical guitar . Just one click on the corresponding button and you will immediately be shown suggestions with the right guitars of the respective size.
It goes without saying that the classification based solely on the age of the child involves certain pitfalls. After all, the kids grow at different speeds and it’s actually more about body size and especially about the length of the arms. The age is therefore a rather general reference point. Or to put it another way: If your 15-year-old child towers over you by two head lengths, they are not automatically older than you. Don’t digress, back to the topic. Here are a few specific suggestions as to which guitars make sense for which age and body size:
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For the age group of 4 – 6 years with a height of approx. 110 cm, 1/8 guitars are particularly suitable. For example Micki von Hellweg , which is characterized by its solid spruce top.
5- to 8-year-olds with a height of approx. 110-130 cm can find their way around on a 1/4 guitar. The 1/4 size La Mancha Rubinito CM / 47 is the 2017/2018 model recommended by EGTA. The concert guitar is equipped with a solid Canadian cedar top.
1/2 concert guitars are recommended for kids between the ages of 7 and 9 with a height of 120-140 cm. The Cordoba Requinto 1/2 Classical Guitar combines a solid top made of Canadian cedar with back and sides made of laminated mahogany.
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3/4 guitars are aimed at students aged 10-13 years with a height of approx. 130-150 cm. Instruments such as the Ortega R122G-3/4 from the Family Series Hochglanz-Edition correspond to these dimensions . Solidly built, great sound and a high-quality gig bag included.
Kids aged 11-14 can already play 7/8 guitars. The recommendations assume that the children are around 140-160 cm tall. In fact, many women like to play these instruments too. A good example is the Gewa Pro Arte GC100A with a solid spruce top in a high-gloss natural finish.
And finally, the 4/4 concert guitars. In fact, quite a few young people are already towering over their parents so maybe we prefer to speak of instruments for adolescents than for adults. A well-playable beauty in 4/4 standard size is the Classic-CE 4/4 Guitar Black .
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Only in the rarest of cases will you have measured your children to the nearest centimeter. That is also not necessary, because even that would rarely lead to the goal. Ultimately, the main thing is that the kids have to feel comfortable playing the instrument. If you don’t have a clear result, ideally let them try out different sizes. It is absolutely beneficial to seek advice from colleagues in the guitar department and on the hotline. They know their way around, ask the right questions and give you the insightful answers you want. Whether on site in our shop in Treppendorf or by phone – our team will be happy to advise you without obligation!
Joe has been singing since he can remember and started playing guitar when he was 10. He's been using it as a songwriting tool ever since. He is passionate about melody and harmony and admires musicians who create these in unique ways. Check out his alternative / indie projects Best of Feelings and Zef Raček.Guitar sizes vary. There are dinky little guitarleles and enormous jumbo acoustics. In this guide, we’ll take you through them all from smallest to biggest.
Ukes are ideal for people who find normal guitars a bit too big eg. small children, adults with tiny fingers or people who just love the sound of a uke and/or don’t fancy carrying anything too big and heavy around.
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They’re also tuned differently to normal guitars, which means they’re not ideal for beginners who intend to ‘graduate’ to a full sized guitar in the future.
A guitarlele (also sometimes called a kiku) looks a bit like a ukulele at first glance, but it’s slightly bigger and has six strings. This is one of the smallest guitar sizes of all.
It combines the portability of a uke with the versatility of an ordinary guitar, so it’s ideal if you desire the best of both worlds and are worried about guitar sizes due to portability/transport issues.
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You can use the same chord shapes on a guitarlele as you would on an ordinary guitar. This is a huge plus and why we always recommend guitarleles over ukuleles.
Guitarleles are tuned higher than guitars. Their key is the same as a standard guitar’s would be with a capo on the 5th fret.
Once a child is about 8 years old they’ll need to step up through the guitar sizes as they’ll be better suited to a……
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While both the electric and acoustic three-quarter size guitars will be the same length, the body of an electric guitar will be thinner as, being an electric, it doesn’t need a big hollow body for sound to bounce around in.
The parlour guitar is the smallest of the full-size guitars. This is ideal for the guitarist looking to make the transition from three quarter-size to full-size.
In our experience, most women love parlour sized guitars. They sit low on the knee, have a lovely tone, and are very accessible and playable guitars.
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Of the guitar sizes, this type has a mid-range-rich sound rather than the boomy bass-rich sound of a jumbo or the trebly sound of a smaller guitar.
These have quite a deep, bassy sound due to the bulky end of the body while still sitting fairly comfortably on your knee thanks to the extra curviness.
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