Any aspiring guitar player or musician for that matter should be familiar with the basic parts of the guitar. The parts of the different types of guitars available for sale in the stores are quite the same. When getting yourself acquainted with the different parts of the guitar, it would be best to grab an actual guitar to help you appreciate it better.
The head or the headstock, located at the top, houses the 6 keys. Other than the keys, it serves to hold likewise the strings on that part of the guitar. The keys, also referred to as the tuners, are used to adjust the timbre of each of the strings. When tuning a guitar, they're turned to adjust the tension of the strings, thereby altering the tune of the guitar.
Just below the headstock is what you call the nut which is the white colored plastic bar. It's there to help in the proper alignment of the strings so that they stay in their respective places. The neck is the longest part of the guitar which accommodates the strings, frets and also the nut.
The frets, usually in colors gold or black, are the strips across the length of the neck. They guide the guitarist in shifting to higher or lower octaves. There are six strings and each of which has a different thickness from the other 5.
The biggest part of the guitar is the body, which contains the bridge as well as the sound hole. Found at the lower section of the body is the bridge and this is where the strings are first inserted before being aligned to the nut and then to the tuners. And when the strings are strummed, the sounds bounce off toward the sound hole which is responsible for the formation of beautiful music.
It's easy to care for your guitar. All it takes is a caring hand and a microfiber cloth to get rid of dust and traces of fingerprints on just about any part. However, special attention must be given to the crevices wherein dust usually builds up. It's when you change the strings that it is best to clean in between the frets. As for storage, much like with wine, keep it in a cool and dry place away from the sun, preferably in a guitar case.
The head or the headstock, located at the top, houses the 6 keys. Other than the keys, it serves to hold likewise the strings on that part of the guitar. The keys, also referred to as the tuners, are used to adjust the timbre of each of the strings. When tuning a guitar, they're turned to adjust the tension of the strings, thereby altering the tune of the guitar.
Just below the headstock is what you call the nut which is the white colored plastic bar. It's there to help in the proper alignment of the strings so that they stay in their respective places. The neck is the longest part of the guitar which accommodates the strings, frets and also the nut.
The frets, usually in colors gold or black, are the strips across the length of the neck. They guide the guitarist in shifting to higher or lower octaves. There are six strings and each of which has a different thickness from the other 5.
The biggest part of the guitar is the body, which contains the bridge as well as the sound hole. Found at the lower section of the body is the bridge and this is where the strings are first inserted before being aligned to the nut and then to the tuners. And when the strings are strummed, the sounds bounce off toward the sound hole which is responsible for the formation of beautiful music.
It's easy to care for your guitar. All it takes is a caring hand and a microfiber cloth to get rid of dust and traces of fingerprints on just about any part. However, special attention must be given to the crevices wherein dust usually builds up. It's when you change the strings that it is best to clean in between the frets. As for storage, much like with wine, keep it in a cool and dry place away from the sun, preferably in a guitar case.
