Emma and I sing "Over the hill's and far away" and many silly sea songs together. But she like's everything from Cyril Tawney to Madonna and Celine Dione, including the Spice Girls. I think you are right, I should steer her towards a guitar..But I will stay thinking about it for a while; in case there are other suggestions. Is a mandolin the same as a guitar? Yours, Aye. Dave