Guitar Guitar 4

Question 1

What is the 'circle of fifths' used for in music theory?

Accepted Answer

A diagram showing the relationships between all 12 keys

Answer

The circle of fifths is a visual representation of how the 12 major (and relative minor) keys relate to each other by intervals of a perfect fifth.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'sweep picking'?

Accepted Answer

Raking the pick across adjacent strings in one fluid motion while fretting arpeggios

Answer

Sweep picking involves a single smooth picking motion across multiple strings while the fretting hand plays an arpeggio pattern, enabling very fast note sequences.

Question 3

What is a 'power chord' (e.g., E5)?

Accepted Answer

A two- or three-note chord consisting of the root and perfect fifth

Answer

A power chord consists of the root note and the perfect fifth (and optionally the octave), with no third, giving it a neutral, powerful sound.

Question 4

What does the term 'intonation' refer to when setting up a guitar?

Accepted Answer

Whether the guitar plays in tune at all positions along the neck

Answer

Intonation refers to whether the guitar plays accurately in tune across the full length of the fretboard, adjusted by moving the bridge saddles.

Question 5

What type of guitar pickup converts string vibrations into an electrical signal using magnets and wire coils?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic (electromagnetic) pickup

Answer

Magnetic pickups use magnets wrapped with wire coils to sense string vibrations through electromagnetic induction.

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