Guitar strings - trivia 3

1) What is the sixth string in scientific pitch notation?

a) E2
b) E3

2) What is the first string in scientific pitch notation?

a) E5
b) E4

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Rhythm guitarist

A rhythm guitarist is a guitarist who plays the chords in a song. A rhythm guitarist supports the lead guitarist.

Lead guitarist

A lead guitarist is a guitarist who plays the melody lines and guitar solos in a song.

D major guitar chord

D major chord: The fourth string is played open. The fifth and sixth strings are not played.

1st string, 2nd fret, 2nd finger
2nd string, 3rd fret, 3rd finger
3rd string, 2nd fret, 1st finger

E minor guitar chord

E minor chord: The first, second, third, and sixth strings are played open.

4th string, 2nd fret, 3rd finger
5th string, 2nd fret, 2nd finger

C major guitar chord

C major chord: The first and third strings are played open. The sixth string is not played.

2nd string, 1st fret, 1st finger
4th string, 2nd fret, 2nd finger
5th string, 3rd fret, 3rd finger

Guitar strings - facts 9

1) The second string on a guitar is B3 in scientific pitch notation.

2) The first string on a guitar is E4 in scientific pitch notation.

Guitar strings - facts 8

1) The fourth string on a guitar is D3 in scientific pitch notation.

2) The third string on a guitar is G3 in scientific pitch notation.

Guitar strings - facts 7

1) The sixth string on a guitar is E2 in scientific pitch notation.

2) The fifth string on a guitar is A2 in scientific pitch notation.

Guitar playing - facts 2

1) When a guitar string is played but not fretted, it is called an open string.

2) The note sounded when an open string is played is the name of the string. The first string played open is a high E, second is a B, third G, fourth D, fifth A, and the sixth string is low E. See guitar string names.

Staffs - facts 2

1) The five lines of the treble staff can be remembered by "Every Good Boy Does Fine" (E,G,B,D,F).

2) The four spaces can be remembered by "FACE" (F,A,C,E).

Staffs - facts 1

1) There are 5 lines on a staff.

2) There are 4 spaces on a staff.

Guitar amplifier

A guitar amplifier is an electronic amplifier that makes the signal of electric or acoustic guitars louder. The sound is then produced through a loudspeaker. Guitar amplifiers also modify the tone and can add electronic effects.

Electronic tuner

An electronic tuner is a device to detect and display the pitch of notes played on a guitar.

Capo

A capo is a clamp like device used on the neck of a guitar to shorten the strings. This raises the pitch of the strings.

Luthier

A luthier is someone who makes or repairs guitars and other stringed instruments.

Guitar pick

A guitar pick is used to pick the strings of a guitar. They are made out of plastic, metal or other material.

Guitars - facts 2

1) Electric guitars are plugged into an amplifier to make it sound louder, since picking the strings makes very little sound without the amplifier.

2) Guitars have 12 or more frets.

Guitar headstock

The headstock is located furthest from the body of the guitar. It has the tuners that adjust the tension of the strings, which affects the pitch. The headstock is also called the head.

Guitar frets

Frets are the raised metal strips embedded along the fretboard.

Guitar fretboard

The fretboard is a thin, long strip of material, that is laminated to the front of the neck. The strings run above it. The fretboard is also called a fingerboard.

Guitar inlays

Inlays are dots on the guitar fretboard. They are used as a guide to show which number fret the player is at.

Guitar neck

The neck is the long part of the guitar where the frets, fretboard, tuners... are attached to.

Guitar sound hole

The sound hole on a acoustic guitar helps to better project the sound.

Guitar bridge

The bridge on the guitar holds the strings in place on the body.

Guitar pick guard

The pick guard is located under the strings. It is used to protect the guitar finish from being scratched by a guitar pick.

Guitar tuners

The tuners on a guitar are used to tune the strings to different pitches. They are located on the headstock.

Guitar nut

The nut is a small strip of plastic or other material, located at the joint where the headstock meets the fretboard.

Guitar notes - facts 2

1) Guitar notes are written just on a treble staff to make it easier to read. Bass guitars though use the bass staff.

2) A piano uses both the treble and bass staffs.

Guitar fretboard - facts 2

1) At the 12th fret of each string, the notes repeat but are an octave higher.

2) The notes on the first and sixth strings are the same but are different octaves.

Guitar strings - facts 6

1) The second string on a guitar is the first B below middle C on a piano.

2) The first string on a guitar is the first E above middle C on a piano.

Guitar strings - facts 5

1) The fourth string on a guitar is the first D below middle C on a piano.

2) The third string on a guitar is the first G below middle C on a piano.

Guitar strings - facts 4

1) The sixth string on a guitar is the second E below middle C on a piano.

2) The fifth string on a guitar is the second A below middle C on a piano.

Guitars - trivia 1

1) Which guitars were invented first?

a) electric
b) acoustic

2) How many frets do guitars have?

a) 12 or more
b) 6 or more

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Guitar strings - trivia 2

1) Which guitar string is thicker?

a) first string
b) sixth string

2) Besides nylon, what is a common guitar string made of?

a) leather
b) steel

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Guitar strings - trivia 1

1) Which string is the low E?

a) first
b) sixth

2) Which string is closest to you when you play?

a) high E string
b) low E string

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Guitar fretboard - trivia 1

1) How many frets on a guitar equal a half step?

a) 1
b) 2

2) How many frets equal a whole step?

a) 2
b) 4

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Guitar notes - trivia 1

1) Where are guitar notes written in relation to where they sound?

a) one octave higher
b) one octave lower

2) Where is middle C on a piano located on a guitar?

a) first string first fret
b) second string first fret

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Guitar playing - facts 1

1) When playing a guitar, the thumb is called the thumb. The other fingers, starting with the index finger go from 1-4.

2) When playing a piano, the thumb is called the number 1 finger. The rest of the fingers, starting with the index finger are 2-5.

Guitars - facts 1

1) Most guitars are either acoustic or electric.

2) Electric guitars were invented after acoustic guitars.

Guitar strings - facts 3

1) The sixth string E string is thicker than the first string E string.

2) Some guitar strings are made of steel and some are nylon.

Guitar strings - facts 2

1) The low E string is the sixth string. The high E string is the first string.

2) The low E string is closest to you when you play. The high E string is closest to the floor.

Guitar strings - facts 1

1) The six guitar strings can be remembered by "Eat All Day Get Big Easy" (E,A,D,G,B,E).

2) The low E is "Eat" (sixth string), the high E is "Easy" (first string).

Guitar fretboard - facts 1

1) Each fret on a guitar is a half step.

2) Two frets equal a whole step.

Guitar notes - facts 1

1) Guitar notes are written one octave higher than they sound.

2) Middle C on a piano is located on the second string first fret on a guitar.