The guitar is an instrument that produces sound by plucking strings. It covers a wide range of roles, from chord accompaniment, riffs, and melodies to solos, and appears in everything from pop and rock to dance music.
The basic idea
Acoustic and electric guitars differ in how they sound and how they are handled. The tone changes greatly depending on how you strike the strings and how you use amps and effects.
How to use it when playing and programming
Start by playing chords with a strum, or by writing a short riff. In computer-based production, adjust the register of the chords and their left-right placement, and check that they do not clash with the vocal.
How it differs from related terms
The guitar is the instrument itself, while picking, slides, and bends are techniques commonly used on it.
Deciding whether it plays accompaniment or lead makes it easier to choose the tone and the phrases.
