- Guitars were first played in Spain in the 14th Century.
- The guitar was developed out of an instrument called a vihuela.
- Guitars have six single strings or double sets of strings.
- The smallest guitar in the world is 10 micrometres long with strings 50 nanometers.
- The two major types of guitars are acoustic guitars and electric guitars.
- Many cultures have developed their own version of the guitar and use different names for the instrument.
Famous Guitarists Include:
- B.B. King
- Carlos Santana
- Eddie Van Halen
- Eric Clapton
- Jimi Hendrix
- Keith Richards
- Kurt Cobain
- Tom Petty
A fun computer game involving guitars:
<----Acoustic Guitar
<---Electric Guitar
<--Musician B.B. King
<---Country singer
Taylor Swift
A great part about learning to play an instrument such as the guitar is getting the chance to share your music with others. Enjoy this clip from the movie August Rush in which Louis and his son Evan play their guitars together.
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