The type of guitar you choose to learn should depend on what interests you rather than which appears easier. Electric guitars are easier than acoustics to fret, but if you do not enjoy electric guitar music, what you gain in ease of play could be offset by a lack of enthusiasm. Similarly, if your goal is to play rock and roll or other types of music driven by the electric guitar, playing an acoustic may feel like it is holding you back. Take the time to consider which kind of guitar will help you achieve your goals and choose based on this decision. Acoustic guitars are usually better for fingerpicking, solo acts, folk, and other types of singer-songwriter music. Electrics are a better choice for those who want to play genres like rock, funk, grunge, punk, or other heavy music types.