Interesting things about the classical guitar for children. Interesting facts about guitars

This is not the first time I’ve been thinking about starting to learn the guitar. However, to allocate time for this, the hand has not yet been raised. But, I dug up, especially for my readers, 25 interesting facts about guitars.

So here they are.

1. Sound source in a guitar there are vibrations of stretched strings. How thinner string The shorter it is and the tighter it is stretched, the higher the sound.
2. Mathematical model This relationship is called “Mersen’s Law” (named after the mathematician who discovered it in 1626).
3. In the Middle Ages In Europe, silk strings and strings made from twisted animal intestines were used. Both options came from the East. In addition, strings made of horsehair, hemp and flax fibers were in use. Metal strings already existed, but were not yet widespread, since they were imported from India and Arabia.
4. In primitive cultures strings were made from plant fibers (vines and roots).
5. Document describing the production of intestinal strings dated to the 14th century. According to the description given, sheep intestines were soaked in water or alkali to remove any remaining meat for half a day. After this, they were soaked in a strong alkaline solution or in red wine. After this, they were taken out, twisted into 2, 3 or 4 strands and hung to dry in a taut state.
6. Stringed instruments, resembling a guitar, appeared as early as 4000 BC. It is believed that their ancestor was the bow, used in war and hunting. Most turning point was the invention of the resonating body.
7. In the Middle Ages The guitar only had 4 strings. It was played using a tortoiseshell plate.
8. Spanish guitar appeared in the 15th century by adding an additional, fifth, string to the four already existing at that time. All strings except the first were double. This improvement was the impetus for the spread of the guitar throughout Europe.
9. Sixth string was added to the guitar in the mid-18th century. At the same time, double strings were replaced by single strings. This made the instrument easier to use and at the same time added capabilities to it, which means it increased the number of guitar fans.
10. Seven string guitar, which Vladimir Vysotsky loved so much, is called the “Russian guitar”. In addition, it is also called the “gypsy guitar”. Please note that most guitar manufacturers supply six string guitars, and sets of 7 strings are quite rare in music stores.
11. Masters Those who make guitars are called luthiers. Apparently the name comes from the lute, which is considered the predecessor of the guitar.
12. The first electric guitar produced by Georges Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker in 1931. Its body was made of metal and resembled a tin can.
13. The first electric guitar with a wooden body was made by Leo Fender and musician Les Paul in the 50s of the 20th century independently of each other.
14. The first electric bass guitar developed by Leo Fender in the 50s of the 20th century.
15. According to the magazine " Rolling Stone», Jimi Hendrix(Jimi Hendrix) became the most influential guitarist of the 20th century.
16. Ibanez (Ibanez)- a famous global guitar brand, was originally named after the Spanish luthier, Salvator Ivanez. However, after the start of sales on the market North America, for greater euphony, the name was slightly changed.
17. Brian May, guitar player famous group Queen, prefers to play with a sixpence piece instead of a pick. The coin stopped being minted back in the 70th year of the 20th century, but, especially for the world tour in 1993, mint UK issued a series of sixpence for Brian.
18. According to the "legend", intro to "Nothing Else Matters", by Metallica, was coined by Hetfield while talking to his girlfriend on the phone. Since only one hand was free, the intro featured the plucking of open four strings.
19. Every year in Finland there is air guitar masters competition. People come on stage and pretend to play an invisible guitar.
20. Julio Iglesias was a promising football player, but got into a car accident. Three years of paralysis (while his arms worked) brought Julio to the guitar. Thanks to her, Iglesias became a famous musician.
21. The most expensive guitar in the world became a Fender Stratocaster, signed 19th famous guitarists and sold at a charity auction for $2.8 million.
22. The smallest guitar manufactured at Cornell University and is only 10 microns in length. As you understand, you cannot play on it.
    The Percision is considered the smallest working electric guitar. Its length is only 67.5 cm.
23. The world's largest electric guitar has a length of 13 meters 26 centimeters. Made at the Houston Academy of Science and Technology in 2001. Its weight is a little more than a ton.
24. At Jimi Hendrix's grave The picture shows a Fender Stratocaster guitar.
25. Briton Chris Black in 1995 he married his own Fender Stratocaster guitar.

Links for those who want to buy a guitar

Here are the links for those who, like me, are thinking about learning the guitar. Musicians say that it is better to start getting acquainted with the guitar with a good and reliable instrument. Like, if the guitar is cool, then you will rehearse with more pleasure, more often, and therefore achieve greater skill.

In my opinion, this is a completely logical statement. So, I will provide links to the place where guitars are sold, incl. on credit, and most importantly, with delivery throughout Russia.

Acoustic Guitars: http://zonazvuka.ru/catalog/gitary/akusticheskie-gitary

Another advantage of this online musical instrument store is its consultants, but this is my opinion.

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This is a repost of my own post a year ago from another site.
I remembered about it and decided that someone would be interested.
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The first prototypes of the guitar have been known since the second millennium BC.

A guitar maker is called luthier.

The seven-string guitar is called the “Russian guitar” or “gypsy guitar”.

The range of a regular guitar is about four octaves.

The first electric guitar was created by Georges Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker in 1931.
It had a metal body.

First wooden case The electric guitar was created independently by Leo Fender and musician Les Paul in the 1950s.

The first bass guitar was also developed by Leo Fender in the 50s of the last century.

According to Rolling Stone magazine, Jimi Hendrix was the most influential guitarist of the 20th century.

The famous guitar brand Ibanez was named after the Spanish guitar master Salvator Ivanez.
However, over time, the name was modified after a successful start in the North American market.

Guitarist Brian May (Queen) prefers to play with a sixpence piece rather than a pick.
The coin stopped being minted back in the 70s of the last century, however, especially for the world tour in 1993, the British Mint issued a series of sixpence for Brian.

According to legend, the intro to a Metallica song called “Nothing Else Matters” was invented by Hetfield while talking to his girlfriend on the phone.
One hand was free, which is why the intro features four open strings.

In Finland, an annual competition for masters of playing the fictitious guitar is held.
The “musicians” simply “play” supposedly invisible instruments.

Julio Iglesias was a promising football player, however, he was in a terrible car accident.
Three years of paralysis (except for his hands) led Julio to the guitar.
It was thanks to her that Iglesias became a famous musician.

The most expensive guitar in the world is a Fender Stratocaster, signed by 19 famous guitarists and sold at a charity auction for $2.8 million.

The most expensive production model today is the Fender Midnight Opulence, which costs $90,000.

The smallest guitar is considered to be an instrument that was created by craftsmen at Cornell University.
The length of the instrument is only 10 microns.

The smallest functioning electric guitar is the Percision, which measures 67.5 cm in length.

The largest functioning electric guitar in the world is the guitar, which is 13 meters 26 centimeters long.
The instrument was made by employees of the Academy of Science and Technology of Houston in 2001.
The weight of the guitar is 1023 kilograms.

The most popular and most copied model among electric guitars was and remains the Fender Stratocaster.

By the way, it is the Stratocaster that is depicted on Jimi Hendrix’s grave.

I think that many people learned to play the guitar... in the yard, in the entrance, or at a music school... some became professionals, while others remained amateurs,... some played from notes, and others "listener"....

But for everyone who held (or still holds, at least occasionally) a guitar in their hands, I think that several interesting facts from the history of the instrument aroused the interest...

The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments around the world. It has a charming, melodic sound, making it ideal for performing compositions of absolutely any genre. But are you sure you know everything about this tool? There are some very interesting facts about the guitar that few people know. It is about them that will be discussed further.

Fact 1

As mentioned above, the guitar is one of the most popular instruments. This is evidenced by statistics according to which 6.5% of people from the total population of the planet can play the six-string.

Fact 2

Until the mid-16th century, a bow was used to play the guitar, and only later they decided to abandon it. As for mediators, they began to be used already in the 20th century. This accessory became popular thanks to the guitarist British rock band Queen to Brian May.

Fact 3

Leo Fender, founder and managing director of the Fender guitar company professional level, which are known throughout the world for their quality, he himself did not know how not only to play, but also to tune the instrument. However, this did not stop him from creating such legendary models as the Telecaster and Stratocaster, which were used great love many virtuoso guitarists.

Fact 4

The Fender Stratocaster is the most expensive electric guitar that has ever existed in the history of mankind. One copy, which was signed by twelve legendary musicians, was sold at auction for a record $2.8 million. No other model can boast of such an achievement. By the way, the money raised from the sale of the instrument went to charity.

Fact 5

As the results showed social surveys, representatives of the fair sex are more willing to meet young people who have musical instruments with them. Psychologists explain this by saying that girls subconsciously associate music with mating games. Musicians have a well-developed right hemisphere brain, therefore, their blood contains a large number of testosterone, so their reproductive capacity is higher.

Fact 6

Many folk beliefs associated with a six-string. This is especially true for the interpretation of dreams. For example, if you play an acoustic in a dream, this promises you new acquaintances in the near future or suggests that you will soon meet your love. But hearing a melody while sleeping foretells the presence among your friends of an ill-wisher who, for the sake of own interests may slander you in society.

Fact 7

Famous Russian musician and composer Vladimir Vysotsky played the seven-string, which is popularly called “Russian” or “gypsy”. Despite such nicknames, this type of instrument is not very popular both in our country and around the world, which is why it is quite difficult to find it on sale. However, many music teachers It is recommended to start learning to play the guitar with the seven-string, since it is much easier to master than classical acoustics.

So we looked at the most interesting facts about guitars. In fact, there are many more of them, however, this article described the least known of them, which only a few have heard of. In conclusion, it can be noted that some worldwide famous musicians they even made tattoos with the image of this instrument, thereby expressing their gratitude to it.

If you want to learn how to play a non-six-string guitar, then you can buy a good and inexpensive guitar on the website Gitarilka.ru.

Women find men with guitars more attractive than men without. French scientists came to this conclusion. Girls aged 18-22 were approached on the street by guys with a music case, a sports bag and empty hands. A significant number of representatives of the fairer sex preferred the guy with the case. Scientists justify this by the fact that since ancient times, women have had an association of music with mating games. In addition, there are suggestions that the presence musical abilities in a man indicates high level testosterone, and thus o good development right hemisphere.

2. Until the 16th century, this instrument was played with a bow. Mediators began to be used much later. Brian May (Queen's guitarist) used a sixpence coin instead, which produced a grinding sound from the guitar strings. They stopped minting such coins back in 1971, but the UK Mint made a whole series of these coins on the occasion of the band's 1993 world tour. And Sid Barett (one of the founders of the group Pink Floyd) sometimes used a Zippo lighter as a mediator.

3. The top three global guitar brands include Fender, Gibson and Ibanez.

4. Leo Fender (founder of the Fender brand) was the designer of the most popular and legendary models of electric guitars Telecaster and Stratocaster, but he himself could neither tune the instrument nor play it.

5. The most expensive Fender Stratocaster guitar was sold for $2.8 million at a charity auction. 12 world guitarists left their autographs on it. The Fender Midnight Opulence is a production guitar, average cost which is 90 thousand dollars.

6. According to Rolling Stone magazine, the tombstone of the most influential guitarist of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix, depicts a Fender Stratocaster guitar.

7. Johnny Depp played guitar during the recording of Oasis' Be Here Now album (1997).

8. Initially, guitars had 4 strings, which were played with a tortoiseshell plate. Now a regular instrument has 6 strings, and picks are made from various materials, which ensure purity of sound.

9. Warr's guitar is musical instrument, which contains from 7 to 15 strings.

10. The guitar sound is created by the vibration of the strings and the shorter the string, the thinner and tighter it is, the higher the sound produced. Standard guitar covers 4 octaves. This phenomenon is called "Mersen's Law" (named after the mathematician who founded his mathematical model in 1626).

11. B different times strings were made from silk, twisted animal intestines, horsehair or plant fibers (vines and roots).

12. Another interesting fact. Vladimir Vysotsky’s favorite guitar is often called Russian or gypsy. In music stores it's like this seven string guitar is quite a rare specimen.

13. Seeing yourself playing the guitar in a dream promises new acquaintances, and even the opportunity to meet your soulmate. Hear a sound in a dream guitar strings means that in the immediate environment a hypocritical person may manifest himself, who with his flattery will try to achieve some position in the environment.

A guitar maker is called a luthier.

The seven-string guitar is called the “Russian guitar” or “gypsy guitar”.

The first prototypes of the guitar have been known since the second millennium BC.

The range of a regular guitar is about four octaves.

The first electric guitar was created by Georges Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker in 1931. It had a metal body.

The first wooden electric guitar body was created independently by Leo Fender and musician Les Paul in the 1950s.

The first bass guitar was also developed by Leo Fender in the 50s of the last century.

According to Rolling Stone magazine, Jimi Hendrix was the most influential guitarist of the 20th century.

The famous guitar brand Ibanez was named after the Spanish guitar master Salvator Ivanez. However, over time, the name was modified after a successful start in the North American market.

Guitarist Brian May (Queen) prefers to play with a sixpence piece rather than a pick. The coin stopped being minted back in the 70s of the last century, however, especially for the world tour in 1993, the British Mint issued a series of sixpence for Brian.

According to legend, the intro to a Metallica song called “Nothing Else Matters” was invented by Hetfield while talking to his girlfriend on the phone. One hand was free, which is why the intro features four open strings.

In Finland, an annual competition for masters of playing the fictitious guitar is held. The “musicians” simply “play” supposedly invisible instruments.

Julio Iglesias was a promising football player, however, he was in a terrible car accident. Three years of paralysis (except for his hands) led Julio to the guitar. It was thanks to her that Iglesias became a famous musician.

The most expensive guitar in the world is a Fender Stratocaster, signed by 19 famous guitarists and sold at a charity auction for $2.8 million.

The most expensive production model today is the Fender Midnight Opulence, which costs $90,000.

The smallest guitar is considered to be an instrument that was created by craftsmen at Cornell University. The length of the instrument is only 10 microns.

The smallest functioning electric guitar is the Percision, which measures 67.5 cm in length.

The largest functioning electric guitar in the world is the guitar, which is 13 meters 26 centimeters long. The instrument was made by employees of the Academy of Science and Technology of Houston in 2001. The weight of the guitar is 1023 kilograms.

The most popular and most copied model among electric guitars was and remains the Fender Stratocaster.