Famous Guitarists
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Rutgers University
RGE
100

Who wrote the song 'Eruption?'

Eddie Van Halen

100

This is a note that only gets two beats.


What is a half note?


100

How many notes in a power chord?

2

100

Can you name the 5 campuses?

Livingston, College Avenue, Cook/Douglass, Busch

100

Who is your president?

Sami

200

Where is the guitar melody in Juice WRLD's "Lucid Dreams" lifted from?

Shape of My Heart - Sting


200

What time signature is commonly referred to as 'common time?'

4/4

200

Can you name the 5 cowboy chords?

G, C, D, A, E

200

What is the Rutgers Alma Mater called?

On the Banks of the Old Raritan

200

What day was our first meeting held?

September 11th, 2025

300

Which guitarist holds a Ph.D. in astrophysics?

Brian May - Queen


300

What BPM is considered standard across music?

120 bpm


300

What chords require you to put your pointer finger over all six strings (or the top 5)?

Barre

300

What year was Brower Dining Hall closed?

2023

300

Can you name every member of our executive board - first/last name?

Sami Qureshi, Liam Carroll, Emma McGreal, Alexander Pace, Marco Bassora

400

Can you name the three blues kings?

B.B. King, Freddie King, Albert King

400

Play me a song that's in a time signature that isn't 4/4

Whoever buzzes in first, play!

400

What is the technical name for the 'Hendrix Chord'?

E7#9

400

What college was our President, William Tate at before Rutgers?

LSU


400

What event will we be having on December 4th, 2025?

End of Semester Concert (Bring your friends/family)

500

Who played guitar on the James Bond theme?

Vic Flick


500

What beat is emphasized in modern music? 

The backbeat or the 2 & 4

500

What chord is played with all open strings?

Em11

500

Can you explain the difference between the EE and the F bus route?

F skips downtown, EE doesnt (Pro tip: F is 20 minutes faster)

500

Can you name the four guys in the 'RGE is awesome' reel?

Ishaan, Julian, Ian, Advaith