Guitar
This part of the guitar vibrates to produce sound when plucked or strummed.
STRINGS
This British guitarist and co-founder of Led Zeppelin is famous for his riffs in Stairway to Heaven and Whole Lotta Love.
JIMMY PAGE
This landlocked country is home to the world’s highest capital city, La Paz.
BOLIVIA
Nirav’s band, named after a rainy American city, perfectly reflects his unique vision and fearless creativity.
SEATTLE
The Latin phrase “SPQR”, seen on Roman banners, stood for Senatus Populusque Romanus — translated, it means this.
THE SENATE AND THE PEOPLE OF ROME
The part of the guitar neck where notes are pressed down, divided by metal strips.
FRETS
This guitarist, nicknamed “Slowhand,” was a member of Cream
ERIC CLAPTON
The ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-red cliffs, is located in this Middle Eastern country.
JORDAN
This 90s rock band, whose song “Rain When I Die” resonates deeply with Nirav, mirrors his intensity and emotive musical style.
ALICE IN CHAINS
Raisins are dried versions of this fruit.
GRAPES
On an electric guitar, this component converts string vibrations into an electrical signal.
PICK UP
This Nirvana frontman famously played a left-handed Fender Jaguar and Fender Mustang, instruments now forever tied to his grunge sound.
KURT COBAIN
Known for its geothermal activity and geysers, this Nordic island nation sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
ICELAND
Nirav’s best friend and bassist, who perfectly complements his unmatched guitar skill, is named this.
JOSEPH
This brutal punishment, first used by the Persians and later adopted by the Romans, became infamous as one of the earliest and most widespread forms of torture and execution.
CRUCIFIXION
This type of guitar has a hollow body and is often used in jazz and blues.
HOLLOW BODY OR ARCHTOP
This jazz guitarist was the first to popularize the Gibson ES-150, one of the earliest electric guitars, earning him the nickname “Father of the Jazz Guitar.”
CHARLIE CHRISTIAN
The Danakil Depression, one of the hottest places on Earth, is found in this East African country.
ETHOPIA
Nirav has mastered this instrument so well that he’s considered one in a million among guitarists.
GUITAR
what was the chain saw invented for
TO AID IN CHILD BIRTHS
This system, often found on electric guitars, allows the player to bend the pitch of all strings at once.
TREMOLO OR WHAMMY BAR
This guitarist is the best in the world, plays for Seattle, and is your Jeopardy contestant
NIRAV ADRIAN
This desert, spanning parts of Mongolia and northern China, is the world’s largest cold desert.
GOBI DESERT
The song from Big Fish: The Musical that Nirav loves most reflects his passion, courage, and dream-chasing spirit.
FIGHT THE DRAGONS
This element has the chemical symbol “Au.”
GOLD