An acoustic guitar is a string instrument. It has six strings which pass from tuning pegs over the instrument's neck which is marked with lines called frets. These marks show where to press a string with the fingers of the left hand, to change the note that string plays. The right hand plucks or strums the strings, either with the fingers or using a plectrum ("pick"), to make them sound. Acoustic guitars are used in types of music ranging from classical to rock and roll, to bluegrass and folk. The six strings can be steel or nylon. Nylon strings are typically used for classical and related styles of music. Steel strings are typically used for most other styles.
Acoustic guitar
Questions and Answers
Q: What is an acoustic guitar?
A: An acoustic guitar is a string instrument with six strings, marked with frets on its neck. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings with the right hand while pressing the strings on the left hand.
Q: What do the frets on an acoustic guitar show?
A: The frets on an acoustic guitar show where to press a string with the fingers of the left hand, to change the note that string plays.
Q: How many strings does an acoustic guitar have?
A: An acoustic guitar has six strings.
Q: What are the types of music that acoustic guitars are used for?
A: Acoustic guitars are used in types of music ranging from classical to rock and roll, to bluegrass and folk.
Q: What are the two types of strings used in an acoustic guitar?
A: The two types of strings used in an acoustic guitar are steel and nylon.
Q: What type of music is typically played with nylon strings?
A: Nylon strings are typically used for classical and related styles of music.
Q: What type of music is typically played with steel strings?
A: Steel strings are typically used for most other styles of music.