Guitar Flashcards
Describe the function of the nut in the guitar
To hold the strings in place.
What sort of strings do some country/western singers prefer?
Hard, metal strings
Who was the King of Rock?
Elvis Presley
Name 2 of Elvis Presley’s top hits
- jailhouse rock
- heartbreak hotel
- love me tender
What were the 4 styles of music that influence Rock n Roll?
Blues, Rhythm n Blues, Country and Doo Wop.
Name one Blues artist.
BB King
Why were the acoustic bases used instead of electric bases in the 1950’s?
Electric bases weren’t invented yet
Name one difference between the electric guitar and the acoustic guitar
The acoustic guitar has a hollow body and the electric guitar has a solid body.
Who thought up the idea of the solid body guitar and what else did he invent?
Leo Fender. He also invented guitars and amplifiers.
When and where did the word guitar first appear?
Spain, in the 13th Century.
What is one band that played the music style Doo Wop?
The platters
Who is one country artist?
Hank Williams
Who is one Rhythm n Blues artist?
Ray Charles
What year did Elvis Presley die?
August 16, 1977
Where did Elvis Presley grow up?
Tennesse
