Question

How are the African guitar and a Western guitar different?


African guitars are acoustic, and Western guitars are electric.


African guitars have steel strings, and Western guitars have nylon strings.


African guitars are used in classical music, and Western guitars are used in flamenco music.


African guitars are homemade, and Western guitars are usually made in a factory.

Answer 1

African guitars often have unique shapes and designs, while Western guitars typically have a more standardized shape.

African guitar playing techniques and styles are also different from Western guitar playing techniques and styles. African guitar players often utilize techniques such as fingerpicking and percussive playing, while Western guitar players may focus more on strumming and picking.