Guitar Components Quiz

Can you name the components of the guitar?

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

Fret

Sound hole

Nut

Tuning Pegs

Sound box

Bridge

Position Markers

Saddle

Which part of the guitar resonates and amplifies the sound when you strum or pluck the strings?

• Neck

• Body

• Bridge

• Headstock

On an acoustic guitar, what is the hollow space in the body called that helps project the sound?

• Headstock

• Microphone

• Sound Box

• Sound Hole

Which part of the guitar connects the body to the headstock and holds the frets and fingerboard?

• Head

• Neck

• Body

• Strap

• What do guitarists press down on when playing notes and chords on the neck?

• Tuning Pegs

• Position Markers

• Fret/Fretboard

• Capo

Which part of the guitar is located at the top of the neck and holds the tuning pegs?

• Body

• Neck

• Headstock

• Sound Box

What is the purpose of the tuning pegs?

• To amplify the sound of the guitar.

• To adjust the tension of the strings, changing their pitch.

• To hold the guitar strap in place.

• To change the color of the guitar strings.

Which guitar component vibrates to produce sound?

• Strings

• Tuning Pegs

• Frets

• Nut

How many strings does a STANDARD guitar have?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

How many strings does a BASS guitar have?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7