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| GuitarGuitar Instruments taught by Durham Music Service Acoustic GuitarThe Acoustic Guitar has six strings. It is usually used to provide rhythm and chord accompaniments for singers or groups and is also a good tool for song composition. It can be played/strummed with the fingers or a plucktrum. It can be amplified if necessary and is available in several sizes with variations of shape.
 Classical GuitarThe Classical Guitar has six strings also but has a more traditional shape. It is more gentle in tone and requires the player to use all four fingers and thumb to pluck and strum the strings. The classical guitar is used to play more melodic music often in a Spanish style.
 Electric GuitarThe Electric Guitar is played the same way as the Acouistic Guitar. However this is an amplified instrument which is more common in pop and rock groups. They are also used as part of a rhythm section in big bands and concert orchestras and often featured as a solo instument for musical improvisations in jazz music. The sound of an electric guitar can be manipuled through signal effects devices which are operated with foot pedals. Durham Music Service provides access and entry to the rockschool/ examinations for the Electric and Bass Guitars
 Bass GuitarLike the Electric Guitar, the Bass Guitar is an amplified instrument. It usually has four strings but additional strings can be added to increase the range. It playes at low pitch and usually provides the "bassline" for a group or band. Often the instrument of choice for the big band rhythm section and concert orchestra.
 UkuleleThe Ukulele is a very small four stringed guitar traditionally from Hawaii. It is used by Durham Music Service in schools in large groups as part of its wideropportunities/ Program. Its size makes it easier to manage for a very young player and provides a useful step to progress to the full sized guitars. |