Vincent Bell Demonstrates Electric Sitar

Vincent Bell Demonstrates Electric Sitar

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Arts, Performing Arts, Music

6th - 8th Grade

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Vincent Bell introduces the electric sitar, an instrument he invented, which is gaining popularity in the music world for its exotic Eastern sound, reminiscent of the Beatles. The electric sitar is easy to play for guitarists. Bell demonstrates its use by recording 'Happy Feeling' for a Decca album. Technicians ensure the sound is balanced and reproduced accurately, marking the debut of this innovative instrument in pop music.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with inventing the electric sitar?

George Harrison

Vincent Bell

Eric Clapton

Jimi Hendrix

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the electric sitar easy to play for guitarists?

It is lighter than a guitar

It uses the same tuning as a guitar

It has fewer strings than a guitar

It has a similar playing technique to a guitar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What song does Vincent Bell demonstrate on the electric sitar?

Norwegian Wood

Happy Feeling

Within You Without You

Paint It Black

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do technicians focus on during the recording of the electric sitar?

The color of the instrument

The speed of the music

The length of the song

The balance and reproduction of sound

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the electric sitar in pop music?

It introduces a new exotic sound

It is the most expensive instrument

It is the first electric instrument

It is the loudest instrument