Folk guitar can be used as a classical guitar, but it is not recommended. Folk guitars are used for playing and singing, while classical guitars are used for solo. There are differences between them in fingering, finger position and playing method.

If you are a beginner, you can choose classical guitar first, because classical guitar can systematically learn more theoretical knowledge and playing skills. Folk guitars are more amateur, while classical guitars are more formal.

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Guitar has beautiful timbre and rich expressive force, and can play music in various musical periods. Performance forms include solo, ensemble, concerto and accompaniment. Compared with piano, the performance of guitar is better.

Guitar is one of the main musical instruments in popular music today, and enjoys the reputation of "Prince of Musical Instruments". Classical guitar, violin and piano are three world-famous musical instruments.