Which of the following is a type of guitar?
(a) Flute
(b) Saxophone
(c) Piano
(d) Acoustic
What type of tuner uses the vibrations of the guitar to determine the pitch of the strings?
(a) Clip-on tuner
(b) Pedal tuner
(c) Strobe tuner
(d) Pitch pipe
Which of the following is a common tuning system?
(a) Drop D
(b) Open G
(c) Standard E
(d) All of the above
What is a power chord?
(a) A chord that doesn’t have any notes
(b) A chord that has only two notes
(c) A chord that has five notes
(d) A chord that is played using only one finger
Which of the following is a common open chord?
(a) F#
(b) Dm7
(c) G
(d) Bb9
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Which technique involves lightly touching the strings to produce a muted, percussive sound?
(a) Palm muting
(b) Hammer-on
(c) Bend
What is the standard number of strings on a guitar?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
What is the term for the metal piece at the top of the guitar neck that separates the frets?
(a) Fretboard
(b) Headstock
(c) Nut
(d) Saddle
Which of the following brands is known for its signature Les Paul model?
(a) Fender
(b) Gibson
(c) Taylor
(d) Martin
Which of the following brands is known for its affordable yet high-quality acoustic guitars?
(a) Martin
(b) Taylor
(c) Yamaha
(d) Gibson
What is the standard tuning of a guitar?
(a) A-B-C-D-E-F
(b) E-A-D-G-B-E
(c) G-B-E-A-D-G
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Who is the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen?
(a) Eddie Van Halen
(b) Brian May
(c) Jimmy Page
(d) Eric Clapton
Who is the guitarist known for his finger-style and hits such as “Tears in Heaven” and “Layla”?
(a) Mark Knopfler
(b) Eric Clapton
(c) Jimi Hendrix
(d) Keith Richards
Which famous musician is known for playing a Fender Stratocaster guitar?
(a) Jimi Hendrix
(b) Mozart
(c) Beyoncé
(d) Adele
Which of the following is an advantage of using guitar tabs over traditional sheet music?
(a) They are easier to read and understand
(b) They provide more detailed musical information
(c) They are the only way to learn how to play
What is the primary advantage of an electric guitar over an acoustic guitar?
(a) Portability
(b) Louder volume
(c) Richer tone
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What is the standard tuning for a guitar?
(a) A-D-G-C-E-A
(b) E-A-D-G-B-E
(c) G-D-A-E-B-F#
(d) B-E-A-D-G-C
Which note is the highest in pitch?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
Which famous guitarist is known for his iconic “windmill” strumming technique?
(a) Eric Clapton
(b) Eddie Van Halen
(c) Pete Townshend
Which material is commonly used for the fretboard of a guitar?
(a) Plastic
(b) Steel
(c) Ebony
(d) Glass
What is the purpose of guitar tabs?
(a) To help guitarists tune their instruments
(b) To teach guitarists how to read sheet music
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What type of pickups do electric guitars typically use?
(a) Piezo
(b) Single coil
(c) Humbucker
Which of the following is not a common guitar playing technique?
(a) Strumming
(b) Fingerpicking
(c) Whistling
(d) Hybrid picking
Who is considered one of the most influential guitarists of all time?
(a) Jimi Hendrix
(b) Eddie Van Halen
(c) B.B. King
Which famous guitarist is known for his blues style of playing and hits such as “The Thrill Is Gone” and “Lucille”?
(a) B.B. King
(b) Carlos Santana
(c) Steve Vai
(d) Slash
Which part of the guitar amplifies the sound produced by the strings?
(a) Fretboard
(b) Bridge
(c) Soundhole
(d) Headstock
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Which type of guitar is commonly used in heavy metal music?
(a) Classical
(b) Electric
(c) Flamenco
(d) Baritone
What is the most common type of guitar used in rock and metal music?
(a) Acoustic
(b) Classical
(c) Electric
What is the standard tuning for a guitar?
(a) DADGAD
(b) EADGBE
(c) CGCFAD
(d) BEADGB
Which guitarist played in both Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver?
(a) Slash
(b) Eddie Vedder
(c) B.B. King
Which type of tuner displays the pitch of each string and tells you whether it is too high or too low?
(a) Chromatic tuner
(b) Digital tuner
(c) Strobe tuner
(d) Pitch pipe
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What are guitar tabs?
(a) Sheet music for guitar
(b) A type of guitar pick
(c) Finger positions for playing guitar
What is the standard tuning for a six-string guitar?
(a) EADGBE
(b) EBADGC
(c) GCEA
Which string is the thinnest on a standard guitar?
(a) E
(b) A
(c) D
(d) G
Which of the following is a basic guitar chord?
(a) Eiffel
(b) Gatsby
(c) A major
(d) Beethoven
Which legend is often credited with popularizing the use of the electric guitar?
(a) Jimi Hendrix
(b) Eric Clapton
(c) Chuck Berry
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Which brand is often associated with heavy metal and hard rock music?
(a) Epiphone
(b) Ibanez
(c) Yamaha
(d) Alvarez
Which of the following is a natural note on a guitar?
(a) C#
(b) A#
(c) F
