Guitar solo

The guitar is often used to provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment to a voice or other instrument, or is used as an integral part of an ensemble. However, solo parts for the guitar are commonly found in a number of different musical styles. These can take the form of a section in which the guitar is heard more prominently than other instruments, or in which the guitar may be played entirely unaccompanied.

Notable jazz guitar soloists

• Charlie Christian
• Larry Coryell
• Guthrie Govan
• Pat Metheny
• Wes Montgomery
• Joe Pass
• Les Paul
• Emily Remler
• Elliott Sharp
• Sonny Sharrock