Understanding Guitar Techniques and Effects

Understanding Guitar Techniques and Effects

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial discusses a non-traditional approach to using musical instruments, focusing on the creative use of equipment like delay and whammy pedals. It covers songwriting, equipment setup, and sound manipulation techniques to achieve unique sound effects.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea behind the unconventional approach to playing the guitar discussed in the video?

Ignoring the use of electronics

Using only classical music techniques

Viewing the guitar as a simple tool

Following traditional methods strictly

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of setting the delay pedal to a short delay?

To create a long echo effect

To produce a slap-back delay

To change the pitch

To increase the volume

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which model of the delay pedal is mentioned in the video?

2020 Rocket version

2010 Jet version

2003 Helicopter version

1999 Space version

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the whammy pedal set to in the video?

A third above

An octave above

A fifth below

An octave below

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique is used along with the whammy pedal to create a unique sound?

Using a bow

Slapping the strings

Fingerpicking

Strumming with a pick