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//-->GUITARby Wikibooks contributorsDeveloped onWikibooks,the open-content textbooks collection© Copyright 2004–2006, Wikibooks contributors.Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the termsof the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published bythe Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, andno Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled "GNUFree Documentation License".All images used in this book are either in the public domain or licensed under theGFDL. Creators of GFDL images are given in the caption of each image.Principal authors:Kef Li Eric Marcus X-Schecter(C) ·Daniel(C) ·GABaker(C) ·NickPenguin(C) ·Michael Hoffman(C) ·Meemo(C) ·Sameer Kale(C)Cover:A guitar. Photo taken byPJ.(GFDL)The current version of this Wikibook may be found at:http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/GuitarContentsGETTINGSTARTED.......................................................................................5Different Types of Guitars...................................................................................5Anatomy of a Guitar.............................................................................................9Buying a Guitar..................................................................................................12Buying an Amplifier...........................................................................................21PLAYINGTHEGUITAR..................................................................................26The Basics..........................................................................................................26Tuning the Guitar..............................................................................................27Chords...............................................................................................................32Double-stops and Power Chords........................................................................34Scales.................................................................................................................36Rhythm..............................................................................................................38Tablature............................................................................................................40Bass Guitar........................................................................................................42ADDITIONALTECHNIQUES............................................................................44Alternate Picking...............................................................................................44Slides.................................................................................................................46Hammer-ons, Pull-offs, and Thrills....................................................................48Picking and Plucking.........................................................................................49Tapping..............................................................................................................51Harmonics..........................................................................................................53Muting and Raking............................................................................................57Bending and Vibrato..........................................................................................58Tremolo Picking.................................................................................................61Apreggios and Sweep Picking...........................................................................63Slide Guitar........................................................................................................65GENERALGUITARTHEORY...........................................................................66Lead Guitar and Rhythm Guitar........................................................................66Learning Songs..................................................................................................68Writing Songs....................................................................................................69Improvising........................................................................................................70How to Continue Learning................................................................................73Harmonica and Guitar Combo...........................................................................74APPENDICES.............................................................................................75Alternate Tunings..............................................................................................75Adjusting the Guitar..........................................................................................77Stringing the Guitar..........................................................................................80Chord Reference................................................................................................84Philosophy........................................................................................................103External Resources..........................................................................................105ChapterABOUTTHEBOOK....................................................................................108History & Document Notes.............................................................................108Authors & Image Credits.................................................................................109GNU Free Documentation License..................................................................110IntroductionTheguitaris a very popular stringed musical instrument. This book is mainlyconcerned with standard six-stringed acoustic or electric guitars; twelve stringguitars are also applicable in most cases. It is definitely not necessary tounderstandmusic theoryto read this book, although it can yield a deeperunderstanding of the principles contained herein.4| GuitarDifferent Types of Guitars1 DIFFERENTTYPESAcoustic guitarsOFGUITARSlive version•discussion•edit chapter•comment•report an errorAcoustic guitarsare used in a variety of genres. Because of the long history ofthe acoustic guitar, there are many different kinds; some kinds are rarelyconsidered guitars, such as the ukulele.The guitar is the most popularinstrument in today's society. The body of the guitar is large and hollow, allowingthe sounds to resonate and providing a natural means of amplification. Thesound of the acoustic guitar is characterized partly by a weak sustain, meaningnotes will fade after being struck. However, some master-built classical guitars("concert guitars") feature very good sustain and excellent overall performance.Acoustic guitars are often used in performance. When the performance is in apersonal setting or in anamphitheateran acoustic guitar can often be heard withno amplification. In most other performance scenarios amplification is requiredfor the audience to be able to hear the guitar well. An acoustic guitar can beamplified by placing an amplifiedmicrophonenear (possibly within severalinches) the soundhole of the guitar or by installing an electricpickupin theguitar. An acoustic guitar with an installed electric pickup is not considered anelectric guitar.When we refer toacoustic guitars,we usually think of the 'flat top' guitar,with a distinctive soundhole. They are usually bigger than classical guitars(described below), and feature a somewhat thinner neck and metal (steel)strings. They come in a variety of sizes, from the smaller 'parlour' and 'concert'sizes, to the larger 'dreadnought' and 'jumbo' sizes with the most typical beingthe 'dreadnought'. They have a distinctive warm (although sometimes metallic)sound and can be strummed for playing rhythm in a wide range of popular musicgenres, including country, pop and rock, or played 'fingerstyle' for country blues,ragtime and folk. A plectrum or 'pick' can be used, for instance in the bluegrass'flatpicking' style.Unlike the electric guitar, the traditional acoustic guitar is not dependent onany external device for amplification. The shape and resonance of the guitaritself creates acoustic amplification. However, the unamplified guitar is not aloud instrument; that is, it cannot "compete" with other instruments commonlyfound in bands and orchestras, in terms of sheer audible volume. Many acousticguitars are available today with built-in electronics to enable amplification.Electric guitarsTheelectric guitaris the workhorse of rock music, but has its uses in othergenres such as blues, jazz and pop music. While an acoustic guitar can be playedWikibooks |5
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