In the post about musical instruments we know that guitar is string based musical instrument. Guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world today. It takes a lead role in many types of music including pop, rock, jazz, blues, country, bollywood and folk music. One reason for the popularity is that it is relatively easy to carry around and play. An acoustic guitar can be played relatively quietly most anywhere and is easy to store and carry. Another reason for the popularity is the diversity of music that can be created using guitar. This gives musicians the opportunity to express their emotions and ideas in many different ways. Most guitars have 6 strings, but some have a different number including popular 4 and 12 string versions and rare guitars with 7, 8, 9, and 10 strings.

Guitars are broadly classified in following categories.

Classical Guitar – The classical guitar has nylon strings and a wide neck. It’s used to play different styles of music, but mostly classical music. It’s often played with an ensemble. Guitarists pluck the strings with their fingers or fingernails.

Acoustic Guitar – The acoustic guitar is similar to the classical guitar, but generally has steel strings and a thinner neck. It’s usually played with a pick and is used in all sorts of music from country and folk to pop and rock.

Electric Guitar – The electric guitar uses electronic pickups and electric amplifiers (amps) rather than a large hollow body. All sorts of interesting sounds can be made with an electric guitar using different amplifiers, distorters, and effects.

Bass Guitar – The bass guitar plays lower notes than an electric guitar. It often works with the drums and percussion to form the rhythm section of a band. Most bass guitars have 4 strings, unlike the 6 strings of most standard guitars.

I do carry one Acoustic Guitar and mostly play lead and not so good in playing chords. Bollywood creation on guitar soon to be shared with you all. Happy reading.