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.

Related Topics:
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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