Strings and The Fingerboard
There are Six strings.
The top string closest to you when holding the guitar is the 6th string. It is the fattest and has the lowest pitch or sound.
Each string has a higher pitch as we go down.
The bottom is the 1st string and the skinniest with the highest pitch.
Frets
The thin metal bars on the fingerboard are called frets.
Position Markers
The round or rectangle shapes on the finger board.
They make it really easy to get to a certain fret quickly.
Most guitars have them located starting on the 3rd fret, the 5th fret, 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th etc.
So If you memorize this, you will be able to jump right to that fret instantly instead of counting up the finger board.
Main Guitar Parts
Head stock
Tuning machines (keys)
nut
fingerboard (fretboard)
frets
neck
body
pickups
bridge
volume control
tone control
strap pin
Holding the guitar
Two basic ways of holding the guitar.
Whatever is most comfortable for you.
Make sure to keep the guitar close to your body and don't let it slide down.
Notice the angle position my strumming arm is at.
Acoustic Guitar
Lesson 1
Parts of the guitar
Electric Guitar
