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Guitar
Instrument Overview
The guitar is a member of the string instrument family. It is a "plucked" instrument with six strings. Guitars are available in smaller sizes to accommodate young musicians.
Most beginners learn to play on an acoustic guitar, which projects its sound naturally. Electric guitars (commonly used in popular music) require an amplifier to be heard but can produce special effects through the use of pedals. Acoustic-electric guitars combine the features of both.
Though any guitar can be used to play any style of music, steel string guitars are more common for pop/rock and nylon string guitars are more common for classical music. Steel string guitars can be identified (among other ways) by the top two strings, which are plain steel, as well as tuning knobs that typically point outward, bridge pins that hold the strings in place, and a pick guard on the body of the instrument. Nylon string guitars can be identified (among other ways) by the top two strings, which are nylon, as well as tuning knobs that point toward the back of the instrument, a slotted headstock, and a fingerboard that follows the contour of the sound hole.
Determining the correct size guitar is difficult, as there is no simple measurement to take. See the age chart below for a rough guideline, but it is recommended that you seek guidance from your music teacher.
| Guitar Size | Player's Age |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | under 12 years old |
| 3/4 | 12 to 14 years old |
| 4/4 (full size) | over 14 years old |
Guitar Facts
- Instrument Family: Strings
- Key: C (concert pitch)
- Clef: treble clef