What is this part of the guitar called?
The Bridge
Can anyone play the guitar?
Absolutely! Some of you have never played guitar before. Look how much you have learned!
How many strings are on the guitar?
6 strings
Which hand 'strums' the guitar?
Right Hand
Where are the tuning pegs attached?
The head or headstock
Most guitars are made from:
Wood
What are the 6 strings on the guitar?
E, A, D, G, B, E
What is the name of the object used to strum or pluck the guitar?
The pick
Where do you place your place fingers down on strings to make different notes when strummed?
The frets
In guitar sheet music, what do the numbers written on the lines represent?
What frets to play
What family does the 'guitar' belong in?
The String Family!
What is the name of the device that we use to make sure our strings are playing the correct sound?
A tuner
What place on the guitar amplifies the sound?
The hollow body or sound hole
What was the name of the of the exercise we played to help our fingers learn new notes on the guitar?
The Caterpillar Exercise
What do you turn to change the pitch of the string?
The pegs
What kind of guitar have we been playing in class?
An Acoustic Guitar
Where are the frets located on the guitar?
The neck
True!
If my string is playing flat, should I:
a) turn it down to make the string looser
b) turn it up to make the string tighter?
You want to turn it up so the string gets tighter! This will make the note play a higher pitch.
What number is your pointer finger?
1