Parts Of The Guitar
Do you know the parts to the guitar? Click on areas of the picture below and find out what that part is called.
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Head

The head is at the top of the guitar and is where the pegs and strings attach.

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Body

The body is the source of the full sound of the guitar

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Sound Hole

This is where the sound comes out. Actually the sound goes in first and then is amplified by the body inside and then comes out.

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Strings

A regular guitar has 6 strings. But some have as many as 12!

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Tuning Pegs

This is where the guitar is tuned by turning the pegs which tighten or loosen the strings which raises or lowers the pitch.

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Neck

This is where the finger are place to form the notes and chords.

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Frets

These are sections so that the player can identify where his or her fingers should go.

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Nut

The strings set here in small grooves so that they do not move when the guitar is played.

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Bridge

This is where the strings attach at the bottom of the guitar.

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