In this tutorial, i have tried to compile most of the words that a guitarist should know, also commonly known as guitar lingo.
The guitar lingo is made up of weird-sounding words that are unique
to the guitar world, and are most commonly used.
Body
This is also referred to as the sound box. This is the largest guitar part and it comes
in different shapes and sizes. The acoustic guitars usually have a hollow body, while
electric guitars have solid or semi-solid bodies. Acoustic guitars have hollow bodies
because they rely on the body structure for sound resonation. Electric guitars use
electronic pick-ups to amplify the sound.
Headstock
The headstock is the part at the end of the guitar which holds the tuning keys. It is
connected to the neck of the guitar.
Nut
The nut is the piece between the guitar neck and the head. It is a small rod with
indentations to hold the guitar strings in place.
Neck
The neck is the long section which holds the fret board.
Fret board
The fret board is divided into different notes by small metal rods. The number of
frets in a fret board varies depending on the type of guitar and the brand. Modern
electric guitars usually have 22-24 frets in the fret board.
Bridge
It is a part of the guitar’s body and it is important in sound resonance. It gives
some sort of elevation for the guitar strings so they can produce nice vibrations.
Pick-up
It picks up the
vibrations from the strings and converts these vibrations into electrical impulses.
They are usually found in electric guitars
Capo
This is a device which is attached to the fret board. This thing allows a player to
play the same chord structures but on a different key.
Riff
Guitar riffs pertain to musical pieces which are parts of a song.
Reverb
It is added to the sound of the guitar through an effects box or through amplifiers
to make the sounds a little bit more natural.
Tablature
Guitar tablatures or more commonly known as guitar tabs are written music for
guitars. It is similar to musical pieces (with notes and other musical symbols) but
the notes are translated into guitar frets. It’s a useful tool in learning how to play
the guitar.
Vibrato
It refers to a guitar technique where the string is slightly bended in a fast rate to
make a longer resonating sound.
Arpeggio
This refers to a technique where one takes out notes from a specific chord. He can
then use these to make lead technique or add to the rhythm of the song.
Pick or plectrum
This is the small device which guitar players use in striking the guitar strings. It is
usually made of plastic.
Whammy bar or tremolo
This is an attachment to the bridge of electric guitars which can be used to bend the
pitch of the notes. One can pull the whammy bar to be able to make his guitar
“cry.”
Plucking
It’s a picking technique where a player does not strum the strings all at one but hit
the strings one by one to be able to get a softer and more defined tone.
Palm mute
This is a technique where a player uses his picking hand to
mute the strings while strumming to be able to get a distinct tone. It is very popular
in the punk rock world.
Hammer-on: The technique of playing two or more notes with only one stroke to the string (from a lower to a higher fret).
Pull-off: The contrary of a hammer on. This technique involves the exact contrary motion; playing two or more notes with only one stroke to the string (from a higher to a lower fret).
Bending: The stretching of a string to acquire a higher note; usually the next note in the scale.
Slide: The action of moving from a low note to a higher one (or vice-versa) without removing your finger from the string and only hitting the string once.
Tapping: Technique involving both hands, usually to hit low and high note at super fast speeds.
Shredding: Style of playing characterized by playing notes at a super high speed.
Down Stroke: Right hand movement to hit the string (or strings) from top to bottom only. Used commonly in heavy metal progressions hitting mainly the 6th and 5th strings (when playing power chords).
Up Stroke: Hitting the string (or strings) in an upward motion only. Commonly applied in funk music and when playing chords with the first three strings.
Alternate Picking: The action of hitting each string with alternating upward and downward motions. I would define this motion as one of the most critical for fluent and high speed soloing.
Sweep Picking: This technique involves hitting several consecutive strings with a downward or upward motion. Contrary to alternate picking, strings are hit in a single direction.
Flat: Means that a note is 1/2 (one half) step lower than the original note (or natural note). In other words, one guitar fret lower (towards the head). A double flat note would mean two half steps lower than the original note (or one whole step), the equivalent of two frets lower. The symbol used to represent a flat note is similar to the letter "b".
Sharp: Means that a note 1/2 (one half) step higher than the original note (or natural note). In other words, one guitar fret higher (towards the bridge or pickups). A double sharp note would mean two half steps higher than the original note (or one whole step), the equivalent to two frets higher. The symbol used to represent a sharp note is the number sign "#".
3/4-size guitar
A smaller than normal guitar with shorter strings and less space between frets.
The guitar lingo is made up of weird-sounding words that are unique
to the guitar world, and are most commonly used.
Body
This is also referred to as the sound box. This is the largest guitar part and it comes
in different shapes and sizes. The acoustic guitars usually have a hollow body, while
electric guitars have solid or semi-solid bodies. Acoustic guitars have hollow bodies
because they rely on the body structure for sound resonation. Electric guitars use
electronic pick-ups to amplify the sound.
Headstock
The headstock is the part at the end of the guitar which holds the tuning keys. It is
connected to the neck of the guitar.
Nut
The nut is the piece between the guitar neck and the head. It is a small rod with
indentations to hold the guitar strings in place.
Neck
The neck is the long section which holds the fret board.
Fret board
The fret board is divided into different notes by small metal rods. The number of
frets in a fret board varies depending on the type of guitar and the brand. Modern
electric guitars usually have 22-24 frets in the fret board.
Bridge
It is a part of the guitar’s body and it is important in sound resonance. It gives
some sort of elevation for the guitar strings so they can produce nice vibrations.
Pick-up
It picks up the
vibrations from the strings and converts these vibrations into electrical impulses.
They are usually found in electric guitars
Capo
This is a device which is attached to the fret board. This thing allows a player to
play the same chord structures but on a different key.
Riff
Guitar riffs pertain to musical pieces which are parts of a song.
Reverb
It is added to the sound of the guitar through an effects box or through amplifiers
to make the sounds a little bit more natural.
Tablature
Guitar tablatures or more commonly known as guitar tabs are written music for
guitars. It is similar to musical pieces (with notes and other musical symbols) but
the notes are translated into guitar frets. It’s a useful tool in learning how to play
the guitar.
Vibrato
It refers to a guitar technique where the string is slightly bended in a fast rate to
make a longer resonating sound.
Arpeggio
This refers to a technique where one takes out notes from a specific chord. He can
then use these to make lead technique or add to the rhythm of the song.
Pick or plectrum
This is the small device which guitar players use in striking the guitar strings. It is
usually made of plastic.
Whammy bar or tremolo
This is an attachment to the bridge of electric guitars which can be used to bend the
pitch of the notes. One can pull the whammy bar to be able to make his guitar
“cry.”
Plucking
It’s a picking technique where a player does not strum the strings all at one but hit
the strings one by one to be able to get a softer and more defined tone.
Palm mute
This is a technique where a player uses his picking hand to
mute the strings while strumming to be able to get a distinct tone. It is very popular
in the punk rock world.
Hammer-on: The technique of playing two or more notes with only one stroke to the string (from a lower to a higher fret).
Pull-off: The contrary of a hammer on. This technique involves the exact contrary motion; playing two or more notes with only one stroke to the string (from a higher to a lower fret).
Bending: The stretching of a string to acquire a higher note; usually the next note in the scale.
Slide: The action of moving from a low note to a higher one (or vice-versa) without removing your finger from the string and only hitting the string once.
Tapping: Technique involving both hands, usually to hit low and high note at super fast speeds.
Shredding: Style of playing characterized by playing notes at a super high speed.
Down Stroke: Right hand movement to hit the string (or strings) from top to bottom only. Used commonly in heavy metal progressions hitting mainly the 6th and 5th strings (when playing power chords).
Up Stroke: Hitting the string (or strings) in an upward motion only. Commonly applied in funk music and when playing chords with the first three strings.
Alternate Picking: The action of hitting each string with alternating upward and downward motions. I would define this motion as one of the most critical for fluent and high speed soloing.
Sweep Picking: This technique involves hitting several consecutive strings with a downward or upward motion. Contrary to alternate picking, strings are hit in a single direction.
Flat: Means that a note is 1/2 (one half) step lower than the original note (or natural note). In other words, one guitar fret lower (towards the head). A double flat note would mean two half steps lower than the original note (or one whole step), the equivalent of two frets lower. The symbol used to represent a flat note is similar to the letter "b".
Sharp: Means that a note 1/2 (one half) step higher than the original note (or natural note). In other words, one guitar fret higher (towards the bridge or pickups). A double sharp note would mean two half steps higher than the original note (or one whole step), the equivalent to two frets higher. The symbol used to represent a sharp note is the number sign "#".
3/4-size guitar
A smaller than normal guitar with shorter strings and less space between frets.
- action
- A term referring to the height of the strings above the frets and fretboard.
- altered and open tunings
- The result of changing the tuning of one or more strings from standard EADGBE.
barre chord
From the French term barré. The technique of placing the left hand index finger over two to six strings in the fingering of a chord. The great advantage of using barre chords is that they are "moveable shapes" that can be applied at practically any fret.
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Nepali Guitar Chords
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Nepali Guitar Chords
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