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What is the function of the saddle in a classical guitar?
What is the purpose of the bridge in a classical guitar?
Supports the strings
What is the lower bout of a classical guitar?
The biggest part of the guitar closest to the bridge
What part of the guitar body curves upward?
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What is the soundboard of a classical guitar?
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What is a rosette in a classical guitar?
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What are the strings on a guitar?
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What is a fret?
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What is the fret board?
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What does the neck of the guitar do?
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What is the purpose of the nut in a classical guitar?
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What does the head of the guitar house?
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What are tuning pegs?
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What are fret markers used for?
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What is a capo?
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What notes are the six strings of a guitar tuned to?
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What type of strings does a classical guitar have?
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What is a truss rod?
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What is the side of a guitar?
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Study Notes
Classical Guitar Anatomy
- Saddle: Adjusts string height and facilitates vibration transfer through the guitar body.
- Bridge: Essential component that supports the strings and helps in sound projection.
- Lower Bout: The largest section of the guitar located nearest to the bridge, contributing to overall sound resonance.
- Upper Bout: The section of the guitar body that curves upwards, shaping the overall body structure.
- Soundboard: The top wood component of the guitar body, crucial for sound amplification and clarity.
- Rosette: Decorative ring surrounding the sound hole, enhancing both visual appeal and structural integrity.
- Strings: Vital elements that create sound when struck; the primary means of producing music on the guitar.
- Fret: Small metal strips embedded in the fretboard that define the pitch of notes played.
- Fret Board: A thin wooden slab on the neck over which the strings run, providing finger placement for playing.
- Neck: A long piece of wood extending from the body to the head, housing the fretboard and facilitating playing.
- Nut: Positioned at the end of the fretboard, it dictates string action and spacing.
- Head: The upper part of the guitar containing the tuning pegs crucial for string tuning.
- Tuning Peg: Mechanisms around which each string is wound; adjusting tension changes the string tuning.
- Fret Marker: Small dots on the fretboard that assist players in identifying finger positions while playing.
- Capo: A device that clamps onto the neck, altering string pitch by compressing the strings.
- Tuning: Standard tuning of a classical guitar is EADGBE for its six strings.
- Classical Guitar: Characterized by nylon strings, specifically designed for classical music genres.
- Truss Rod: An internal rod within the neck that provides support against string tension, preventing warping.
- Side: Wooden panels connected to the soundboard and back, contributing to the guitar's overall shape and sound.
- Back: The wooden piece that forms the rear part of the guitar, attached to the sides, plays a role in sound projection.
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