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
Check comments for the answers.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
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
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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.
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.
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.
2) The fifth string on a guitar is A2 in scientific pitch notation.
Monday, February 7, 2011
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.
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).
2) The four spaces can be remembered by "FACE" (F,A,C,E).
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.
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.
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.