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Check out the MindStick Blog for more deep dives into beginner-friendly instruments. If you'd like, I can: Recommend specific beginner models for either instrument. List the first 3 chords you should learn for both. Draft a 30-day practice plan for a total beginner.

However, if you want to that can play almost any genre of music, the Guitar is worth the extra struggle. 124839

The first thing every new player notices is "finger pain." Pressing down metal strings on a guitar can be tough on un-calloused fingertips. Check out the MindStick Blog for more deep

If you’re a traveler, the choice is almost made for you. A soprano or concert ukulele fits into a backpack or a carry-on easily. A guitar requires a dedicated case and often its own seat on a bus. Draft a 30-day practice plan for a total beginner

A "C Major" on the guitar requires three fingers across different frets and strings. It takes significantly more coordination and "muscle memory" to switch between guitar chords smoothly. 3. Portability and Price

You can get a decent, playable beginner ukulele for around $50. A "decent" beginner guitar usually starts closer to $150–$200. If you aren't sure if you'll stick with the hobby, the uke is a lower-risk investment. 4. Versatility: What’s the Goal? This is where the guitar fights back.