ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GUITAR
From Spanish guitarra, from Arabic qītār, from Greek kitharacithara.
10 QUOTES WITH «GUITAR»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
guitar.
Part of the joy of music is listening to lots of different kinds of music and learning from it. Specifically for me, I like writing songs that move me, and what moves me are beautiful songs on the piano or the guitar and really, really heavy music.
I try to become a singer. The guitar has always been abused with distortion units and funny sorts of effects, but when you don't do that and just let the genuine sound come through, there's a whole magic there.
I don't understand why some people will only accept a guitar if it has an instantly recognizable guitar sound. Finding ways to use the same guitar people have been using for 50 years to make sounds that no one has heard before is truly what gets me off.
The greatest guitar player in the world today for me is Paco de Lucia, who is actually Spanish.
I was just a music lover who wondered what it would sound like if Otis Redding strapped on a guitar and played in a punk band. That's it.
It's always a pleasure when you can compose guitar parts from a strong vocal and not just put the melody on top of guitar riffs.
In fact, Russell Crowe once phoned me up to see if I wanted to go to a party but I had to bring my guitar and perform 'Oh Jean.'
I knew I wanted to sing when I was a very small boy. When I was probably 4 years old. My mother played a guitar and I would sit with her and she would sing and I learned to sing along with her.
I never wanted to sing. I just wanted to play rhythm guitar - hide in the back and just play.
My brother was very important to me. And he played guitar. So that's what I wanted to be. I wanted to be a guitar player. So he was the first one to inspire me to do something with my life. And I was so glad that he was there.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GUITAR»
Discover the use of
guitar in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
guitar and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The 50 Greatest Guitar Books
Providing the "What," "How," and "Why," master guitarist and teacher Shawn Persinger shows you how to get the most out of the best guitar books.
Shawn Persinger, David Schiff, Del Rey, 2013
A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
3
The Brazilian
Guitar Book
* A complete guide to playing guitar accompaniment and chord melodies in various Brazilian styles -- Samba, Bossa Nova, Frevo, etc. * Comes with a CD of Nelson demonstrating each exercise, plus a tune in each style * Many variations of ...
4
The Gibson Electric Guitar Book: Seventy Years of Classic ...
Starting with the ES-150 generally acknowledged as the first commercially successful electric guitar through the 335s, Les Pauls, SGs, Firebirds, and more, it is packed with facts, stories, and images that tell the story of Gibson's great ...
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The Ultimate Guitar Book
Profiles more than 450 famous, rare, and vintage guitars, presenting information on the construction and design of each instrument
Tony Bacon, Paul Day, 1997
From beloved author Mary Amato comes a YA novel of wit and wisdom, both heartfelt and heartbreaking, about the power of music and the unexpected chords that draw us together.
7
The Electric
Guitar: A History of an American Icon
"In The Electric Guitar, scholars working in American studies, business history, the history of technology, and musicology come together to explore the instrument's importance as an invention and its peculiar place in American culture.
8
Guitar Effects Pedals - the Practical Handbook
Your choice includes the original, pioneering "vintage" models, or souped-up "clones" from more contemporary designers. Dave Hunter spells out the pros and cons of both in this uniquely comprehensive guide.
9
Guitar: An American Life
The author's quest to unravel the symbolic associations a guitar holds for so many takes him across America to talk with historians, curators, and guitar makers in an exploration of the folk instrument that became an American icon.
The books in this series provide all the information you need to know to gain a new hobby or understand a difficult topic.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GUITAR»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
guitar is used in the context of the following news items.
This Guy Made an Album Recorded Entirely at Guitar Center, and It …
Finally, what the world has been waiting for! An album made from field recordings at Guitar Center! Well, another album made from field ... «Noisey, Jul 15»
In Search of a Most Excellent Guitar
For years I had heard that Córdoba is a city filled with master guitar-makers and -players. Now here I was on a sunny winter morning, standing ... «Brooklyn Rail, Jul 15»
Lineage MIDI guitar promises touchscreen control and low-latency …
Let's be honest: for some players, the words 'MIDI' and 'guitar' will never be comfortable bedfellows, but if you are open to the idea of using a ... «MusicRadar.com, Jul 15»
Lost Element Shares "Twenty Five" — Acoustic Video Premiere
Cool acoustic guitar riffs, smooth vocals, funkified bass, and excellent lyrics — it's all good. The open-feeling percussion helps propel this song ... «Guitar World Magazine, Jul 15»
Bloodstock Festival reveals incredible Cynosure RAM guitar
Last year's cross-styled Infernus guitar was one thing, but the RAM guitar - inspired by human skull and ram horn - takes Cynosure's talents to a ... «MusicRadar.com, Jul 15»
CofC guitar professor releases Tempo do Brasil
Focused on Brazilian music and its various styles, this new CD features Regnier on guitar both as a soloist and in a variety of ensemble settings ... «Charleston City Paper, Jul 15»
Cara Delevingne Shows Off Amazing Guitar and Drum Playing Skills
We totally expected some "Mary Had a Little Lamb" ish, but our jaws dropped when she pulled out some seriously awesome guitar and drum ... «Cambio, Jul 15»
Jerry Lewis Rocks (and Rolls) in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby' — Video
I'm betting this is the most awesomely stupid guitar video you'll see today. It's a scene from a 1958 comedy called Rock-A-Bye Baby, which ... «Guitar World Magazine, Jul 15»
Chauvet Professional Nexus Aw 7x7 Creates LED Guitar Cabinets …
When the Chauvet fixtures were off, the set props looked like standard guitar cabinets. Then, when the show kicked into high gear, the ... «Live Design, Jul 15»
Signed Ibanez guitar to be raffled off at Lyme Folk Weekend 2015
A black jumbo Ibanez acoustic guitar has been signed by more than a dozen acts who will appear at this year's event - and will be raffled off to ... «Bridport and Lyme Regis News, Jul 15»
