Guitar Anatomy
What is the name of the part of the guitar that amplifies the sounds?
The soundhole
How many strings does a standard bass guitar usually have?
Four
What does an X on a chord chart represent?
Don't play this string
What letters are in the musical alphebet?
ABCDEFG, repeat
Which band is famous for the riff in the song "Smoke on the Water"?
Deep Purple
This part of the guitar holds the strings in place at the top of the neck.
The tuning machines
What is the standard tuning for a standard 6-string guitar from lowest to highest pitch?
EADGBE
What does a 'G' chord look like on a chord chart?
1st finger, 2nd fret, 5th string
2nd finger, 3rd fret, 6th string
3rd finger, 3rd fret, 1st string
What is the term for a group of three notes played together?
A chord
What is the name of the band that created "Zombie"?
The Cranberries
What is the name of the long piece of the guitar where frets are located?
The Neck
What is the name of the thickest string on a guitar?
The low E string
What is the name of a chord represented by 'Am' on a chord chart?
A minor
How many flats and sharps are in the key of C?
None
What is the lead singer's name of the rock band Queen?
Freddie Mercury
Which part of the guitar is used to change the note/pitch of the strings?
The frets
Which string on the guitar has the highest pitch?
The high E string
What do the numbers on a chord chart represent?
Fret numbers
Write out the scale for F major. (There is one flat, Bb)
FGABbCDEF
In which decade did The Beatles make their debut?
1960s
What is the primary material used to make the body of most electric guitars?
Wood
What material are guitar strings typically made from?
Steel or Nickel
Name two ways you can play the chord: F
Barre across the whole first fret, then other fingers in place. OR Half barre on the 1st and 2nd strings then other fingers in place.
What is the V in the C Major scale (no sharps or flats)?
G
Which rock band was formed by Jimmy Page and is famous for the song "Stairway to Heaven"?
Led Zeppelin