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Guitar Anatomy
Understanding and identifying the many components of the guitar will help you more in
studying the instrument. For most guitar lessons it is assumed that the student has some basic
knowledge of this and will be able to follow along with the materials discussed.
Lets learn the lingo!
Take a look at the diagram below. Read over and learn the names of each of the guitar
components. Notice the similarities and differences between acoustic and electric guitars. You will
learn in more detail about each of its components as you advance throughout this course.