Guitar
The guitar is a stringed musical instrument. It is generally played with the fingers of the left hand{{ref|rhlh}}. The right hand plucks the strings with either the fingers or a plectrum, (guitar pick). The sound is produced by vibrating strings, which in turn resonate the body and neck.
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Stringed - Musical instrument - Fingers - Plectrum - Guitar pick - Vibrating string
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Guitars have a body (hollow in acoustic guitars, solid in most electric guitars) and a neck. Typically, a headstock extends from the neck for tuning.
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Guitars may be acoustic, electric (i.e. with electrical amplification) or both.
Related Topics:
Acoustic - Electric
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Guitars are used in a variety of musical styles. They are made and repaired by luthiers.
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Guitars are widely known as the primary instrument in rock music.
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Parts of the guitar |
| ► | Strings and tuning |
| ► | Acoustic and electric guitar |
| ► | Guitar culture |
| ► | Guitar Synthesis |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
| ► | Notes, References and Sources |
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