The Vast World of the Guitar

1. The Vast World of the Guitar

2. Whenever you see a button or a picture, click on it to see if it does something. You may be surprised at what you find!

3. First, let’s Learn about the parts of the guitar and what they all do Click on a part to find out more about it Guitar Diagram

4. The Body of the Guitar • The body of the guitar is where all the sound is generated • The pickups (rock and jazz) and the soundhole (classical) allow for the sound to be amplified • The knobs (electric and jazz) change the volume and tone of the guitar when it is amplified • The bridge holds the strings in place Guitar Diagram

5. The Neck of the Guitar • The neck of the guitar is where the player chooses what notes to play • The notes are chosen by pushing down the string on a certain fret on the fretboard • Most fretboards are made of either Rosewood or Mahogany wood Guitar Diagram

6. The Head of the Guitar • The head of the guitar is where the strings are tuned • Each string has it’s own tuning peg located on the side of the head to raise or lower the pitch of the note Guitar Diagram

7. The Guitar

8. Now, we’re going to learn about the different types of guitars. Remember, when you see a picture, click on it and it might show you something neat!

9. What type of guitar would you like to learn about?

10. You Chose… Rock Guitar!

11. In the world of music, the electric guitar is king. When plugged into an amplifier, it can shake a house and knock pictures off of walls. Let’s learn about how this happens and the most famous people to ever rock out!

12. Rock Guitar • Usually in rock music, the guitar’s that are primarily used are solid body electric guitars • These are made from one or two solid pieces of wood • These guitars use pickups to amplify their sound

13. Rock Guitar Some of the most innovative and well-known guitarists include: Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Joe Satriani Eddie Van Halen

14. Rock Guitar • One of the most important parts of rock guitar is the amplifier • Without the amplifier, it would be impossible to hear the guitar • The amplifier is also responsible for the tone that the guitar makes • Without amplifiers, all guitars would sound the same to the untrained ear

15. Rock Guitar • The techniques used by rock guitarists vary from genre to genre • As you may have noticed earlier, a guitarist like Jimmy Page doesn’t have to solo as much or be as technically proficient as Joe Satriani

16. Rock Guitar Review • Rock guitarists primarily use solid body electric guitars • Pickups on the body amplify the sound through the amplifier • Guitarists use different techniques depending on what genre the play • Without an amp, it would be impossible to hear the guitar

17. You Chose… ♫ Jazz Guitar ♫

18. Jazz Guitar… In a Jazz Band, the guitar is one of the most important instruments. It provides the chordal structure for the horns to base their melodies on. As a soloist, a jazz guitarist has a different sound from a rock guitarist. Let’s learn more! …♪♫♬♩

19. JAZZ! • Originally, in the 20’s and 30’s, jazz guitarists used acoustic guitars • They switched to electrified guitars in the 40’s to increase their volume • The guitar used is usually a semi-hollow electric guitar although solid bodies are sometimes used

20. Please note: The Bacon Bits were not a real jazz band of pigs.

21. Jazz Guitar… • Jazz guitarists can do many things when they are accompanying a jazz band • They can “comp” chords (playing chords behind a melody), play the melody, or improvise …♪♫♬♩

22. Check out this video of one of the most famous Jazz Guitarist’s today, Brian Setzer! Brian Setzer Orchestra

23. Jazz Guitar… • Usually, jazz guitar solos are played at a faster pace than rock solos • Jazz guitarists move through multiple scales while rock guitarists may only use one or two

24. Jazz Guitar… Review! • The jazz guitar provides chordal structure in a jazz band • Originally, jazz guitars were acoustic • Now, the guitars are semi-hollow electrics • Jazz solos are at a faster pace than rock solos • Jazz guitarists use multiple scales rather than one or two

25. You Chose… Classical Guitar

26. Although it’s called “classical” guitar, it does not mean that only classical music is played. Classical guitarists play anything from Bach to Queen! It’s not as boring as you think!

27. Classical Guitar A classical guitar is typically an acoustic guitar with a wider neck and three metal strings with three nylon strings. The wide neck allows for more movement around the neck while the nylon strings provide a less “twangy” guitar sound.

28. Check out these two cool classical guitar videos! Ave Maria Rock Medley

29. Classical Guitar REVIEW • The Classical guitarist plays more than just classical music • The guitar is typically an acoustic with a wider neck with three metal strings and three nylon strings • The wider neck allows for more movement around the neck

30. YES Are you ready for the quiz? NO If not, you can return to the main guitar parts menu or to the different guitar styles menu to study more.

31. What part of the acoustic guitar allows the sound to be amplified? A The Soundhole The Pickups The Neck Johnny Cash B C D

32. The bridge holds the _________ in place. A Neck Body Strings pickups B C D

33. The frets are located on the ___________ . A Body Neck Head 1924 B C D

34. The primary type of guitar used in rock music is a _________. A Solid Body Semi-Hollow Acoustic All of the Above B C D

35. What is the primary guitar type in Jazz music today? A Solid Body Semi-Hollow Acoustic All of the Above B C D

36. What kind of guitar is used in classical music? A Solid Body Semi-Hollow Acoustic All of the Above B C D

37. Originally, what type of guitar was used in Jazz? A Solid Body Semi-Hollow Acoustic All of the Above B C D

38. Jazz solos are typically ________ than rock solos. A Faster Slower B

39. Classical Guitars have what kind of strings on them? A Metal Nylon All of the Above B C

40. Classical guitarists only play classical music. A True False B