The nylon-stringed classical guitar (also known as the "classical guitar") is an extremely versatile instrument. Depending on where it is used, it is sometimes an accompanist, sometimes it provides the rhythm, sometimes it plays the melody.

Composers from many eras have written many beautiful works for the guitar and its "relatives". The guitar is often used as an accompanying instrument and provides instrumentalists or singers with a tonal foundation. The guitar still performs this function today, for example when singing in groups - or when the guitarist wants to sing along with their playing.

However, the guitar can also set the tone as a rhythm instrument. When a player strums several strings at the same time, a percussive sound is created, which is indispensable in flamenco, for example.

There are also works in which the guitar is used as a solo instrument. In these pieces, some of which are very virtuoso, the guitar is used to play a melody part and its accompaniment or several parts that are artfully interwoven to form a whole.

Playing together with several guitars in a guitar duo, trio, quartet or in larger ensembles is also a pleasure.

It can get a little louder when the electric guitar really cranks it up. With this electronically amplified guitar with steel strings, the sound is usually produced by striking the strings with a pick. The electronic amplification makes exciting sound effects possible.

It's fun if you can play along as a guitarist in a rock, pop or jazz band. However, if you want to learn the electric guitar, you should start with the classical guitar first, as this lays the basic foundations for all styles and the nylon strings of the classical guitar are easier to play than the steel strings of the electric guitar, especially for children's hands.