Guitar Guitar 2

Question 1

What does the term 'capo' refer to in guitar playing?

Accepted Answer

A device clamped to the fretboard to raise pitch

Answer

A capo is clamped across the fretboard to raise the pitch of all strings simultaneously, allowing a player to use familiar chord shapes in higher keys.

Question 2

Which scale is most commonly used in blues guitar soloing?

Accepted Answer

Pentatonic minor scale

Answer

The pentatonic minor scale (with an optional added 'blue note') is the foundation of blues guitar soloing.

Question 3

What is a 'barre chord'?

Accepted Answer

A chord where one finger presses across all strings on a fret

Answer

A barre chord involves using one finger (usually the index) to press all strings across a single fret, acting as a movable nut.

Question 4

What does 'action' mean when discussing a guitar's setup?

Accepted Answer

The height of the strings above the fretboard

Answer

Action refers to the height of the strings above the frets, affecting playability and tone.

Question 5

In standard guitar tuning, which string is tuned to the note E4 (the highest pitch)?

Accepted Answer

1st string

Answer

The 1st string (thinnest) is tuned to E4, the highest pitch in standard EADGBE tuning.

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