Free Essays on Guitar History

  1. Brief Guitar History

    The guitar would continue to be modified throughout the twentiethcentury, including versions with greater numbers of strings, electronicmeans of amplifying tone and sound, and other innovations. Many types of guitarswere developed in the United States, from the early 18 s when C. In Guitar: An American...

  2. Who Invented the Acoustic Guitar

    Who Invented the Acoustic Guitar? The Mystery of Who Invented the Acoustic Guitar The major conundrum behind answering this question lies in the fact that debate exists about when the guitar actually became the guitar. Stringed instruments similar to the guitar, like the oud and the lute, date...

  3. The Rise of the Guitar

    The Rise of the Electric Guitar The Electric Guitar is a vital instrument in music. Without the electric guitar contribution music would not be what we hear today in genre of music. In almost every type of music you can hear the entrancing electric guitar, it’s one of the most popular instrument used...

  4. Music Guitar

     The guitar is an ancient and noble instrument, whose history can be traced back over 4000 years. Many theories have been advanced about the instrument's ancestry. It has often been claimed that the guitar is a development of the lute, or even of the ancient Greek kithara. Research done by Dr. Michael...

  5. Rock History

    power trio was made possible in part by developments in amplifier and electric guitar/bass guitar technology that permit the instruments to provide more sound than before. Particularly, the advent of electric bass guitar defined the bottom end and filled in the gaps. Since the bass could also now...

  6. History of Rock

    the producer. This was a music video which shows how the Beach Boys have evolved overtime from “do wop” to Rock and Roll. The leading singer plays a guitar, with one percussionist’s, a trio from the whole band singing back up harmonies Kokomo: "Kokomo" is a song written by John Phillips, Scott McKenzie...

  7. History of the Banjo

    the banjo is often associated with the country and bluegrass styles of music. The banjo is often accompanied by other instruments of the same family (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass), a vocalist or two, and the clapping and stomping audience. The average American citizen knows what the contemporary banjo...

  8. Pop Music History

    Since the very early of human history, music has played a very important part in the way of life to many people in every country or any culture around all over the world. Human being has been using music as an art not just only for entertainment and communicating, but also as a way or a tool to express...

  9. Music

    History and/or Manufactures: http://www.guyguitars.com/eng/handbook/BriefHistory.html http://www.fender.com/history/ The websites that I chose for this section of the assignment are packed with this history of the guitar and one of its most famous manufactures. The first website has a ton of...

  10. Six Strings

    In the early 1900's Orville Gibson found the Gibson Guitar Corp. in Michigan. Originally his mission was to make instruments strictly in the mandolin family. By 1930, Gibson Guitar Corp. was putting into production flat top acoustic guitars as well as the first hollow body electric (“Corporate ...

  11. Bachata

    early 1960s as romantic guitar music, which is different from dancing guitar music. It originated in the Dominican Republic and after a while Bachata’s rhythm grew and a new dance step came about, and Bachata began to be classified as dance music. The start of the electric guitar played a big role in making...

  12. Inspiration in D

    started I was like every other one of the kids there. I loved music, I loved to listen to it and occasionally sing along and I knew a few chords on guitar, but that was just about it. All it was to me when I started was a summer camp; something to do while the parents were at work. This change has been...

  13. Subwoofers

    However, it was only used as an audio device in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell when he invented the telephone. According to emolabs.com (2010) the history of loudspeakers can be divided into 5 phases. Invention from 1870 – 1910, Development from 1910 – 1940, Golden Era of Hi-Fi from 1940 – 1970, Refinement...

  14. Comparing and Contrasting Guitarists

    Sweet Child O’ Mine, the bands most well known song to this day. Steve Vai stands from the pack when it comes to practice. On his way to becoming a guitar virtuoso Vai would practice 10 hours a day and document everything he did. Vai begun his music courier as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa, so transcripting...

  15. The Who Shocked Society

    version of rock and roll quickly and definitely embraced the members of The Who. Pete Townshend, guitar player and main songwriter, once said, “It was the first move that I have ever seen in the history of youth towards unity, towards unity of thought, unity of drive and unity of motive” (Wenner). In...

  16. The Guitar

    The guitar is an ancient musical instrument used in a wide variety of musical styles. Typically it has six strings, but four, seven, eight, ten and even twelve string guitars also exist. Guitars are recognized as the main instrument of different music genres such as, blues, rock, flamenco, and many forms...

  17. Grateful Dead / Jerry Garcia

    The Grateful Dead Induction Year: 1994 Induction Category: Performer Inductees: Tom Contanten (keyboards; born March 19, 1944), Jerry Garcia (guitar, vocals; born August 1, 1942, died August 9, 1995), Donna Godchaux (vocals; born August 22, 1945), Keith Godchaux (keyboards; born July 14, 1948, died...

  18. blue ridge spain case study

    Performing well in all areas as a weekend manager at a busy service station. Musician & Sound Engineer 1995-2005 Job Functions Singer, songwriter, guitar player, band manager, conflict resolution, sound engineering mixing and recording both studio and live music at a professional level. Key Achievements ...

  19. Producing Acoustic Guitar

    Producing Acoustic Guitar The acoustic guitar is very much in style today. Crossing between folk, pop and rock genres. While the acoustic guitar remains one of the most simple instruments, it also remains one of the hardest to get a great sound on in the studio. It's really not that difficult...

  20. Introduction to Guitars

    World of Guitars People have been making and playing guitars for hundreds of years. Over this large time period guitars have changed immensely. They range in all kinds different shapes, sizes, colors, styles, and brands. The main three categories that guitars fall under are the acoustic guitar, the electric...

  21. Select a Guitar

    How to Select a Guitar You don’t know how to choose your first guitar? If you’re new playing this instrument and you want to buy a new guitar follow this steps to make the best shop. The purpose of this essay is showing you how to choose a quality and not necessary expensive guitar. Remember it’s...

  22. Producing Electric Guitar

    Producing Electric Guitar Producing good guitar sounds can be a real challenge for a prod/eng in the studio. There are so many variables that factor into the sound and the process of getting a great sound might require a lot of work and experimenting. First start with a good guitarist...

  23. BIOS 105 Wk 3 iLab Case Study: The Hard Rocking Guitar player with Complaints of Joint Pain

    BIOS 105 Wk 3 iLab Case Study: The Hard Rocking Guitar player with Complaints of Joint Pain Follow Below Link to Download Tutorial https://homeworklance.com/downloads/bios-105-wk-3-ilab-case-study-the-hard-rocking-guitar-player-with-complaints-of-joint-pain/ For More Information Visit Our Website...

  24. Guitar Tone

    Jacob Helie Professor Morris ENG 1510, MWF, 10AM 20 Oct 2013 A Beginners Guide to Electric Guitar Tone The desire to increase the sound of the guitar existed long before the development of electrical amplifiers and speakers. Ever-larger concert settings and ensembles characterized musical performances...

  25. Help Me Please

    Did you know John Lennon and Paul McCartney grew up together and could play guitar by the time they were 10 years old? The two most popular Beatles have other similarities, too. However, they also have differences that influenced their music. Although they both grew up in Liverpool and worked well together...

  26. Guitar Pro Manu

    Guitar Pro 6 User’s Guide Copyright © 2010 Arobas Music – All rights reserved www.guitar-pro.com Table of Contents Getting started.............................................................................................................................3 Installation........................

  27. Guitar and a Volin Painting

    This piece of work is made up of a Guitar and a Volin. This classy painting depicts a Guitar and a Violin in cool tones of beige, white, and blue, elements of the violin and guitar are scattered throughout this awesome canvas. The black colour is the part of Guitar and the brown colour are the part of...

  28. Beethoven and Warren on Love

    You.59 This recording can be classified as a pop or power ballad due to its slow tempo, long voiced notes, and reduced emphasis on percussion and bass guitar.60 The song employs typical pop song form, i.e. A B Aʼ Bʼ C Bʼ Bʼʼ. Context This song, like “Fur Elise” is very much a product of its times. Without...

  29. Bono U2

    *Paul David "Bono" Hewson* *Born: May 10, 1960* *Instrument: Vocals, guitar* LIFE As the lead singer of U2, one of the most popular and influential rock bands of the last 30 years, Bono is a figure adored and admired both within and outside of the music industry. As a rock star, his music...

  30. no no

    standing and waving to a crowd The Who in 1975 Left to right: Roger Daltrey (vocals), John Entwistle (bass), Keith Moon (drums), Pete Townshend (guitar) Background information Also known as The Detours, The High Numbers Origin London, England Genres Rock hard rock power pop Years active 1964–82...

  31. 11 Things Picked Up over 11 Years of Guitar Playing

    11 Things Picked Up Over 11 Years Of Guitar Playing http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/general_music/11_things_picked_up_over_11_years_of_guitar_playing.html Be warned this is long, take your time or read it in bits, or complain about the length in the comments, either way please rate it, this...

  32. How to Restring an Acoustic Guitar

    guitarist must do is purchase the necessary tools and learn how to restring his/her guitar. Here I will give simple step-by-step instructions on the process of restringing your acoustic guitar. When preparing to restring your guitar, be sure you have a large, clean work area. Next, locate your winder, your...

  33. Buddy Holly

    parents were Lawrence Odell and Ella Pauline Holley. The Holley’s were a very musically talented family, therefore Charles learned to play the piano, guitar, and violin, as well as win a talent competition singing, at a very young age. Buddy’s first recording was Hank Snow’s “My Two Timin Women” which...

  34. Dolphins from the Black Sea

    Mercury……………………………………………………..3 Brian May…………………………………………………………...4 Roger Taylor………………………………………………………...6 John Deacon………………………………………………………....7 History……………………………………………………...8 Influnce on modern music, film and theatre………………15 Performances……………………………………………...16 Bibliography………………………………………………17 ...

  35. A Grim Reunion

    in the corner still sagged to the right, as it had ever since January 1st, 1969. Against the walls there stood oaken shelves lined with books. The History of Jazz, The Great Gatsby, The New Era of Music, and several Bibles were all arranged in no particular fashion. Opposite the couch loomed the cluttered...

  36. History of Rock and Roll

    solo in the middle of the song after the second verse. The first known use of distortion was in this song because one of the amps for the electric guitar was broken (Campbell 75). Distortion was not widely used until much later and “Rocket 88” set the groundwork for future rock and roll artists to incorporate...

  37. Public Speaking

    are special to me so the specific topic was easy to choose. After picking the topic I had jotted down some notes about things that I liked about my guitar which made it special. However the most important thing that I had to get clear in my head was the introduction. I have always been grabbed in any...

  38. Western Red Cedar, a survivalist's commodity

    confused with weeds because it is in fact a very valuable tree! Western Red Cedar is a valuable tree because of its physical properties, uses and rich history. First of all, Western red cedar has some unique properties which make it an asset have to be on any public or private land. It is a very long...

  39. EDM Revolution

    Mainstream – Euphoria – Accessibility. Mainstream EDM is a marriage made in heaven with mainstream pop. Calvin Harris reflects back to a moment in pop history in 2011 when a combination of major artists including Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas and David Guetta were all hitting the top of the charts with EDM-heavy...

  40. Shelby's Essays

    contrast, Downland’s piece was sung by a male and was accompanied by a lute, a plucked wooden string instrument popular at this time, and similar to the guitar which we are familiar with today. In the piece, “Lost Your Head Blues” the melodies come in descending pitches which represent sadness through word...

  41. i said yes

    on the guitar. After the last poster, Lacy led me out in to the clearing. I saw Schane getting off his horse. There were even more family and friends with some holding signs spelling out “Mo will you marry me?” I found myself running to him. He got down on his knee and the rest is history! The most...

  42. Ac/Dc Biography

    Mike Pitzo 11/12/09 T, TH 7:45 Paper 2 / Final Project AC/DC Short Answer # 1 AC/DC is one of the greatest rock bands in music history. There have many songs that I like, but my favorite is Hell’s Bells. When I am playing in a sport, or when I am at a live sporting event I like to listen...

  43. Taylor Swift "Shouldve Said No"

    years old, she learned how to play the guitar and started writing her own songs (Biography Resourse Center Online. Gale, 2008). She is a country star sensation, being the only female artist to write and co-write every song on an album in country music history (Fabian). For this reason, alone, I believe...

  44. My Memoir

    case if he didn’t get to live until January. I remember he used to teach me the history of our ancestors and a bit of the Maroi language, he was always calm and spoke in a soft voice. He had mad skills on the acoustic guitar. That’s pretty much all I remember about the photo. ...

  45. ULBS

    History Even in the stone age people made music. The first music was probably made trying to imitate sounds and rhythms that occurred naturally. Human music may echo these phenomena using patterns, repetition and tonality. This kind of music is still here today. Shamans sometimes imitate sounds that...

  46. Roman Numerals

    our number system. They are used when writing guitar cords, and also representing guitar fret numbers. But most of all, they are used in representing modal chords (dorian, lydian, mixolydian...etc.) They are also used for recurring things in history, (i.e. important names, wars, and sporting events...

  47. Room Mates

    OB arrived mid-semester carrying a ragged black guitar case with a BLAME GE sticker on the side, an overstuffed backpack, and a mesh onion bag full of hotel soaps. I got back from lunch and there he was, sitting on the empty bed in my room. He waved a yellow room assignment sheet, and I stuck out my...

  48. About Ancient Greek Theatre

    begun with the Prologue, this is spoken before the chorus enters the scene. The prologue is directed at the audience; it allows them to understand the history behind the plot. Next is the ‘Parados’ – this is where the chorus sings an ode. These songs were written in Doric dialect. The prose begins with the...

  49. Elvis Aaron Presely

    his first guitar for his birthday. On December 4, 1953 Elvis recorded with Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Jonny Cash. In June that year Elvis graduated high school majoring in shop, history, and English. The activies he liked the most were R.O.T.C, biology club, English club, history club, and...

  50. History of Rock

    that’s what they played, and the people loved it. In 1995 the band only consisted of Brad Arnold on vocals Todd Harrell on the bass and Matt Roberts on guitar. These three guys came up with their name while in Alabama and happened to see a broken sign that read Doors Down, and since there was three of them...

  51. Swing Era

    musicians gained favor with the general public, more audiences turned to jazz as a backdrop for dancing and entertainment, than any other time in history. Never before had jazz so dominated the field of popular music. At no other time was jazz such a catalyst for thousands of fans queuing up for a performance...

  52. Mechnaics of Fashion

    Tracking Introduction This report will define a key trend from Autumn/winter ready-to-wear collections, the trend will then be tracked through its history, and identify the cause of the trends reoccurrence. This will show to what extent designers have gathered ideas from public feelings, and attitudes;...

  53. Analysis of the Documentary 'Kurt & Courtney

    feel the emotion. A series of black and white photographs are flashed across the screen giving the impression of movement, accompanied by electric guitar chords and sounds creating the feel of a punk rock concert. This serves to underline the implications of not having access to Kurt’s music, again...

  54. Churchill: a Born Political Genius

    he came back 6 years later to carry on his duties once more. He is the essence of never giving up and always trying as hard as possible and he made history doing it. I think that the ability to never give up is a major part of all people’s lives and it influenced many decisions in my life. When...

  55. Reminisce

    of the island.While the citys landscape is rapidly changing with the increase of high rise  buildings and malls,there is still a lot of culture and history that can be seen.             The fastest way and more convenient is ti hire a taxi and work on a package rate for four hours.You can ask local friends...

  56. Vietnamese cultures and society

    Chinese preserved till today. Among them are Deity’s poem by Ly Thuong Kiet, Proclamation to Generals and Soldiers by Tran Hung Dao, and Dai Viet History (Dai Viet su ky) by Le Van Huu. Nom Literature: Nom scripts were modified from classical Chinese. Nom Literature first appeared in the 8th century...

  57. The Cultural Significance of Curtis Mayfield's Debut Solo Album, Curtis

    difficult time with conflicting views and ideas across society. The Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War were of great significance in American history and forever changed the lives of young and old citizens living in the United States. Another movement that was a huge influencer of change, was the...

  58. Manson Family

    been spent locked up and where my mind was free”(Library, CNN. (2015). During his 7 year incarceration Manson learns how to read music and play the guitar, giving him a delusional belief that when he gets out of prison he will become a famous rock star, which will give him the fame, fortune and all the...

  59. Who Is Pablo Picasso?

    Moving forward to his legendary Cubism Period offers the height of his career. I have to say this is the style of art that really pinned him down in history as the best Artisan of the Twentieth Century. No other artist has surpassed the abstract geometric nonsense of Pablo Picasso when it comes to Cubism...

  60. i must strive to make peice not war

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