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A An arpeggio is simply a chord played one note at a time. It is sometimes called a 'broken chord', since the notes are not played simultaneously.
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The best results are obtained with regular practice. Even 10 or 15 minutes a day is enough to get a good start.
The nylon string guitar is easier on your fingers and the strings are further apart, both of which make it easier to play. Whichever instrument you start with, you will be able to apply your knowledge to other types of guitar.
It's best to start on the guitar at the age of 7 or above. It can be tough for a 5 year old to coordinate the right and left hands adequately. We recommend starting on the piano if your child is younger than 7. The knowledge learned from the piano will easily translate to other instruments in the future.