Guitar
noun
A musical instrument with six strings that you play by strumming or picking the strings.
She plays the guitar in a rock band.
Often appears as...
- play the guitar
- electric guitar
noun
The term 'guitar' can also be used to refer to someone who plays the guitar.
Eric Clapton is an exceptional guitar.
Often appears as...
- lead guitar
- rhythm guitar
noun
A musical instrument with six strings that you play by strumming or picking the strings.
She plays the guitar in a rock band.
Often appears as...
- play the guitar
- electric guitar
noun
The term 'guitar' can also be used to refer to someone who plays the guitar.
Eric Clapton is an exceptional guitar.
Often appears as...
- lead guitar
- rhythm guitar
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Varieties
Guitars come in many forms, like classical, acoustic, electric, each with a distinct sound.
His electric guitar screamed during the solo.
Pro Tip 2/3Playing Techniques
Guitar playing involves techniques such as strumming, picking, and fingerstyle.
She was fingerpicking a melody on her guitar.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
Guitars are iconic in many music genres like rock, blues, and country.
A guitar riff launched the rock anthem.
Pro Tip 1/3Varieties
Guitars come in many forms, like classical, acoustic, electric, each with a distinct sound.
His electric guitar screamed during the solo.
Pro Tip 2/3Playing Techniques
Guitar playing involves techniques such as strumming, picking, and fingerstyle.
She was fingerpicking a melody on her guitar.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
Guitars are iconic in many music genres like rock, blues, and country.
A guitar riff launched the rock anthem.
Pro Tip 1/3Varieties
Guitars come in many forms, like classical, acoustic, electric, each with a distinct sound.
His electric guitar screamed during the solo.
Pro Tip 2/3Playing Techniques
Guitar playing involves techniques such as strumming, picking, and fingerstyle.
She was fingerpicking a melody on her guitar.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
Guitars are iconic in many music genres like rock, blues, and country.
A guitar riff launched the rock anthem.
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Music and creativity in...
History was recounted through song. Even the study of astronomy was linked to the same physical principles as musical harmony, such as the belief held by many Greek thinkers that each of the planets and stars created their own unique sound as they traveled through the cosmos, thrumming like an enormous guitar string
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Protecting the Hooded...
different approaches so pablo with his education taking his guitar his guitar is amazing beautiful grief guitar and going around all the schools in a massive area trying to educate people about the grieves and how important they are as a keystone species you know if you can save the grieves you
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A Guitar is Born PIPE...
spent as much time planting and caring for these rare trees as they do and cutting them down Martin is also looking beyond sustainable hardwoods their instrument makers now work with alternative materials including non wood laminates for some new models of guitars
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A message of peace, hope...
I cried with you how many times I tried to play along with you did you are you ever overwhelmed by just how many people there are around the world for whom what came out of your head and your mouth in your guitar played such an extraordinary
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A Rare Look at the...
world to have these other species to give us lessons and remind us where we come from it makes us in some ways humble it also makes us fascinated and yet we risk losing them all newton guitar and render it rock a paean young you can cover
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Kaki King rocks out to...
Because it's like the stage is an optical illusion, for some reason. Somewhat like the curving of the universe. I don't know what it is. I get asked in interviews a lot, "My god, you're guitars are so gigantic!"
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Music as a language -...
Like a child playing air guitar, there are no wrong notes. Allow young musicians to play and perform with accomplished musicians on a daily basis. Encourage young musicians to play more than they practice.
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What I learned from...
with a set of experiences and a level of inspiration for other people that never could have been possible otherwise. Just to finish, they asked me to play that guitar. I know this song,
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Jorge Drexler: Poetry,...
forming the very essence of the tango and the milonga, in the very same way another instrument just as important as the bandoneon the Spanish guitar.
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Prison Music & Violence...
he said play so I pull out my guitar and start to play
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Music and creativity in...
History was recounted through song. Even the study of astronomy was linked to the same physical principles as musical harmony, such as the belief held by many Greek thinkers that each of the planets and stars created their own unique sound as they traveled through the cosmos, thrumming like an enormous guitar string
Video examples
Protecting the Hooded...
different approaches so pablo with his education taking his guitar his guitar is amazing beautiful grief guitar and going around all the schools in a massive area trying to educate people about the grieves and how important they are as a keystone species you know if you can save the grieves you
Video examples
A Guitar is Born PIPE...
spent as much time planting and caring for these rare trees as they do and cutting them down Martin is also looking beyond sustainable hardwoods their instrument makers now work with alternative materials including non wood laminates for some new models of guitars
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
I cried with you how many times I tried to play along with you did you are you ever overwhelmed by just how many people there are around the world for whom what came out of your head and your mouth in your guitar played such an extraordinary
Video examples
A Rare Look at the...
world to have these other species to give us lessons and remind us where we come from it makes us in some ways humble it also makes us fascinated and yet we risk losing them all newton guitar and render it rock a paean young you can cover
Video examples
Kaki King rocks out to...
Because it's like the stage is an optical illusion, for some reason. Somewhat like the curving of the universe. I don't know what it is. I get asked in interviews a lot, "My god, you're guitars are so gigantic!"
Video examples
Music as a language -...
Like a child playing air guitar, there are no wrong notes. Allow young musicians to play and perform with accomplished musicians on a daily basis. Encourage young musicians to play more than they practice.
Video examples
What I learned from...
with a set of experiences and a level of inspiration for other people that never could have been possible otherwise. Just to finish, they asked me to play that guitar. I know this song,
Video examples
Jorge Drexler: Poetry,...
forming the very essence of the tango and the milonga, in the very same way another instrument just as important as the bandoneon the Spanish guitar.
Video examples
Prison Music & Violence...
he said play so I pull out my guitar and start to play
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gregg Allman
American Musician
People always lean toward who's the best guitar player, who's the best singer? I don't see it that way. They're all the best, you know? They've all gotten your attention, you've admired them, you've tried to sing like them. That makes them the best, each and every one of 'em.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
Music is still part of my life, but I hate the idea of people coming to see me play the guitar because they've seen me in movies. You want people who are listening to be only interested in the music.
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Eddie Murphy
American Comedian
I only want to do what I really want to do; otherwise, I'm content to sit here and play my guitar all day.
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Sam Hunt
American Musician
Picking up a guitar brought a lot of balance into my life.
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Robin Trower
English Musician
I can't say I feel influenced by today's guitar players.
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Myles Kennedy
American Musician
The guitar saved me from a life of crime as a teenager.
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Dimebag Darrell
American Musician
Washburn built me the guitar that changed my life.
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Stuart Townsend
Irish Actor
In real life I can play guitar, sure, but badly.
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Shaun White
American Athlete
I think guitar is the best thing in the world.
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John 5
American Musician
The guitar is my whole life.
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Gregg Allman
American Musician
People always lean toward who's the best guitar player, who's the best singer? I don't see it that way. They're all the best, you know? They've all gotten your attention, you've admired them, you've tried to sing like them. That makes them the best, each and every one of 'em.
Quote examples
Johnny Depp
American Actor
Music is still part of my life, but I hate the idea of people coming to see me play the guitar because they've seen me in movies. You want people who are listening to be only interested in the music.
Quote examples
Eddie Murphy
American Comedian
I only want to do what I really want to do; otherwise, I'm content to sit here and play my guitar all day.
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Sam Hunt
American Musician
Picking up a guitar brought a lot of balance into my life.
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Robin Trower
English Musician
I can't say I feel influenced by today's guitar players.
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Myles Kennedy
American Musician
The guitar saved me from a life of crime as a teenager.
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Dimebag Darrell
American Musician
Washburn built me the guitar that changed my life.
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Stuart Townsend
Irish Actor
In real life I can play guitar, sure, but badly.
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Shaun White
American Athlete
I think guitar is the best thing in the world.
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John 5
American Musician
The guitar is my whole life.
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