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If You Can Score 10/12 On This Guitar Trivia Quiz, You’re Officially An Instrument Connoisseur

If You Can Score 10/12 On This Guitar Trivia Quiz, You're Officially An Instrument Connoisseur

Think you know guitars? From chords to riffs, this guitar trivia quiz will test whether you're a casual music fan or a full-on guitar nerd.

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If You Can Score 85% Or Higher On This Guitar Trivia Quiz, You’re A Certified Music Expert

Person playing acoustic guitar energetically, dressed in a white shirt and vest. Text reads: "A Complete Unknown."

The _electric guitar_ is typically used for rock solos!

Which type of guitar is typically used for rock solos?

"Tuning a guitar" means to _adjust the string pitch!_

A riff is a _repeated guitar phrase!_

A standard guitar has _6 strings!_

How many strings does a standard guitar have?

A "fret" is _a metal strip on the guitar neck!_

The _bass guitar_ has the deepest sound!

Which of the following guitars has the deepest sound?

To "strum" a guitar means _to move across multiple strings at once!_

A capo _changes the guitar's key!_

Fingerpicking is _playing using your fingers!_

A chord progression is _a sequence of chords played after another!_

Most guitar strings are made from _nylon_ or _steel!_

What material are most guitar strings made from?

The six standard strings on a guitar from thickest to thinnest is _EADGBE!_

What are the six standard strings on a guitar (from thickest to thinnest)?

You know the basics, but there's still plenty left to learn. Maybe you've picked up a guitar before, learned a couple of chords, or watched _tons_ of guitar covers. Either way, you're on your musical journey!  
  
  
  
For a bonus point, let us know in the comments: what's your all-time fave song that includes the guitar?

Beginner Guitarist

You've definitely got some solid guitar knowledge under your belt. Whether you actually play or grew up around music, you know enough to survive a jam session.  
  
  
For a bonus point, let us know in the comments: what's your all-time fave song that includes the guitar?

Intermediate Guitarist

Wow, you really know your guitar stuff! From riffs to chord progressions, you could survive a conversation at a music store without panicking (and that's truly a gift). Congrats! You're a certified guitar expert.  
  
  
  
For a bonus point, let us know in the comments: what's your all-time fave song that includes the guitar?

Certified Guitar Expert

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they do have a 12 string guitar. And I swear to God no one better not say STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. lol

Lol I'm nowhere near a guitar expert anyone who has played for a week would know all this stuff

I've been playing for 50+ years... I would hope so,  favorite guitar based song... By-Tor and the Snowdog by Rush

obviously any sombr song that has a huge guitar solo, like "we never dated" by him GO LISTEN TO IT SO FRICKIN GOOD!!!

If You Can Score 10/12 On This Guitar Trivia Quiz, You’re Officially An Instrument Connoisseur

The guitar is one of those instruments that you can't really avoid, and in the best way possible. Guitars have shaped decades of music history, and they're not going anywhere anytime soon.

But how much do you know about the guitar? Let's find out. Today, we're gonna test you on your guitar knowledge. Ready? Set. Go! 🎸👀

So, how'd you do? Let us know your score in the comments!

For more fun trivia, be sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada on Instagram and TikTok!✨✨

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If You Can Score 10/12 On This Guitar Trivia Quiz, You’re Officially An Instrument Connoisseur

The guitar is one of those instruments that you can't really avoid, and in the best way possible. Guitars have shaped decades of music history, and they're not going anywhere anytime soon.

But how much do you know about the guitar? Let's find out. Today, we're gonna test you on your guitar knowledge. Ready? Set. Go! 🎸👀

So, how'd you do? Let us know your score in the comments!

For more fun trivia, be sure to follow BuzzFeed Canada on Instagram and TikTok!✨✨

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