Parts of a Guitar
What is the hole in the body of a guitar called?
the soundhole
When did the electric guitar emerge?
1920's
main guitarist of the band Nirvana?
Kurt Cobain
the most commonly known guitar?
acousitic guitar
plucking strings primarily with fingertips or nails?
What is the wood on the front of the neck of the guitar called?
fretboard/fingerboard
When did electric guitars become major symbols
1950's- 1960's
Which guitarist's dad's name is Jerry Abbott?
Dimebag Darrell/ Darrell Abbott
known primarily for its loud sound?
electic guitar
Rhythmic, chordal playing, fundamental for rhythm guitar?
Strumming
What are the dots/navigation markers on the side of the fretboard called?
Inlays/Position markers
When did Leo Fender first release the iconic solid- body electric guitar?
1950
Who pioneered two-hand tapping and was known for their signature "brown-sound"?
Eddie Van Halen
Often referred to as "Spanish guitars"?
classical (nylon string) guitars
Using a glass or metal tube over the strings is called?
Slide/Bottleneck
What protects the body of the guitar?
Pickguard
What was the first ever electric guitar called?
Rickenbacker Electro A-22/ The frying pan
known as a "godfather" of heavy metal riffs?
Tony Iommi
What kind of guitar usually has four heavy strings and provides the foundational low-frequency notes in music?
Bass guitar
Using a single pick for strumming and fast single-note lines, popular in bluegrass and country?
Flatpicking
What is the decorative design around the soundhole called?
Rosette
Who standardised the modern acoustic guitar?
Antonio de Torres Jurado
The main guitarist of the band, Billy Talent?
Ian D'sa
Archtop
Tapping the body of the acoustic guitar to create rhythmic sounds is called?
Percussive Technique