Parts of the Guitar
What is the long, wooden part of the guitar called where notes can be played?
The Fretboard.
What is the name of a chord that sounds sad or darkened.
A minor chord.
What is the device called that you would plug an electric guitar into to amplify the sound?
An amp / amplifier.
In Guitar Tablature, if there are six lines, what does one horizontal line represent ?
A Guitar string
How many strings does a standard guitar have?
6 strings.
What are the metal rivets that go across the fretboard called?
Frets
What's is a chord that sounds happy or bright?
A Major chord.
What is the name of the object used to pluck strings?
A pick
In Guitar tablature, what does the number 0 on a line represent ?
How do you tune a guitar string?
By turning the tuning pegs until you hit the frequency you are looking for.
What are the knobs that adjust the sound of an electric guitar called?
Tone knobs
What is a chord?
At least two, usually three or more notes played together.
What is the name of the object that safely holds guitars while you are away?
Guitar stand.
What is the difference between the top line of a guitar tab and the bottom line of a guitar tab?
The top line is the string furthest away from us (High E string). The bottom line is the string closest to us.
What is a musical riff?
A short, recognizable musical phrase.
What is the magnet that picks up the vibration of an electric guitar's string and converts it into electrical signal called?
The pickups / a pickup
What three notes make up a C Major chord ?
What is the name of the device that clips on to the guitar neck at a certain fret to change the musical key that you are in without having to retune the strings ?
In standard tuning, what is the note of the open top line in guitar tablature ?
E
Name the notes of the six strings.
E, A, D, G, B, E
What is the name of the space in the back of the guitar where the bridge is secured via screws into the body of the guitar?
Tremolo Cavity
What is the difference between a major chord and a minor chord (Mention intervals)
A minor chord has a flat 3 in the 1, 3, 5 composition of a chord.
What are small devices called that people typically "step on" or adjust to change the output and tone dynamic of their sound? (Don't overthink it)
A guitar pedal / pedal effect
What's the difference between a whole step and a half step? Explain musically.
A whole step is a two interval increase while a half step is a one interval increase.