Guitar Trivia Questions and Answers
Question: Which of the following is a type of guitar?
(a) Flute
(b) Saxophone
(c) Piano
(d) Acoustic
Question: What type of guitar tuner uses the vibrations of the guitar to determine the pitch of the strings?
(a) Clip-on tuner
(b) Pedal tuner
(c) Strobe tuner
(d) Pitch pipe
Question: Which of the following is a common tuning system for a guitar?
(a) Drop D
(b) Open G
(c) Standard E
(d) All of the above
Question: What is a power chord?
(a) A chord that doesn’t have any notes
(b) A chord that has only two notes
(c) A chord that has five notes
(d) A chord that is played using only one finger
Question: Which of the following is a common open chord?
(a)
(b) Dm7
(c) G
(d) Bb9
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Question: Which guitar technique involves lightly touching the strings to produce a muted, percussive sound?
(a) Palm muting
(b) Hammer-on
(c) Bend
Question: What is the standard number of strings on a guitar?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
Question: What is the term for the metal piece at the top of the guitar neck that separates the frets?
(a) Fretboard
(b) Headstock
(c) Nut
(d) Saddle
Question: Which of the following guitar brands is known for its signature Les Paul model?
(a) Fender
(b) Gibson
(c) Taylor
(d) Martin
Question: Which of the following guitar brands is known for its affordable yet high-quality acoustic guitars?
(a) Martin
(b) Taylor
(c) Yamaha
(d) Gibson
Question: What is the standard tuning of a guitar?
(a) A-B-C-D-E-F
(b) E-A-D-G-B-E
(c) G-B-E-A-D-G
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Question: Who is the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen?
(a) Eddie Van Halen
(b) Brian May
(c) Jimmy Page
(d) Eric Clapton
Question: Who is the guitarist known for his finger style playing and hits such as “Tears in Heaven” and “Layla”?
(a) Mark Knopfler
(b) Eric Clapton
(c) Jimi Hendrix
(d) Keith Richards
Question: Which famous musician is known for playing a Fender Stratocaster guitar?
(a) Jimi Hendrix
(b) Mozart
(c) Beyoncé
(d) Adele
Question: Which of the following is an advantage of using guitar tabs over traditional sheet music?
(a) Guitar tabs are easier to read and understand
(b) Guitar tabs provide more detailed musical information
(c) Guitar tabs are the only way to learn how to play guitar
Question: What is the primary advantage of an electric guitar over an acoustic guitar?
(a) Portability
(b) Louder volume
(c) Richer tone
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Question: What is the standard tuning for a guitar?
(a) A-D-G-C-E-A
(b) E-A-D-G-B-E
(c) G-D-A-E-B-F#
(d) B-E-A-D-G-C
Question: Which guitar note is the highest in pitch?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
Question: Which famous guitarist is known for his iconic “windmill” strumming technique?
(a) Eric Clapton
(b) Eddie Van Halen
(c) Pete Townshend
Question: Which material is commonly used for the fretboard of a guitar?
(a) Plastic
(b) Steel
(c) Ebony
(d) Glass
Question: What is the purpose of guitar tabs?
(a) To help guitarists tune their instruments
(b) To teach guitarists how to read sheet music
(c) To provide an easy way to learn how to play a song on guitar
Question: What type of pickups do electric guitars typically use?
(a) Piezo
(b) Single coil
(c) Humbucker
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Question: Which of the following is not a common guitar playing technique?
(a) Strumming
(b) Fingerpicking
(c) Whistling
(d) Hybrid picking
Question: Who is considered one of the most influential guitarists of all time?
(a) Jimi Hendrix
(b) Eddie Van Halen
(c) B.B. King
Question: Which famous guitarist is known for his blues style of playing and hits such as “The Thrill Is Gone” and “Lucille”?
(a) B.B. King
(b) Carlos Santana
(c) Steve Vai
(d) Slash
Question: Which part of the guitar amplifies the sound produced by the strings?
(a) Fretboard
(b) Bridge
(c) Soundhole
(d) Headstock
Question: Which type of guitar is commonly used in heavy metal music?
(a) Classical guitar
(b) Electric guitar
(c) Flamenco guitar
(d) Baritone guitar
Question: What is the most common type of guitar used in rock and metal music?
(a) Acoustic guitar
(b) Classical guitar
(c) Electric guitar
Question: What is the standard tuning for a guitar?
(a) DADGAD
(b) EADGBE
(c) CGCFAD
(d) BEADGB
Question: Which guitarist played in both Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver?
(a) Slash
(b) Eddie Vedder
(c) B.B. King
Question: Which type of guitar tuner displays the pitch of each string and tells you whether it is too high or too low?
(a) Chromatic tuner
(b) Digital tuner
(c) Strobe tuner
(d) Pitch pipe
Question: What are guitar tabs?
(a) Sheet music for guitar
(b) A type of guitar pick
(c) Finger positions for playing guitar
Question: What is the standard tuning for a six-string guitar?
(a) EADGBE
(b) EBADGC
(c) GCEA
Question: Which string is the thinnest on a standard guitar?
(a) E
(b) A
(c) D
(d) G
Question: Which of the following is a basic guitar chord?
(a) Eiffel
(b) Gatsby
(c) A major
(d) Beethoven
Question: Which guitar legend is often credited with popularizing the use of the electric guitar?
(a) Jimi Hendrix
(b) Eric Clapton
(c) Chuck Berry
Question: Which guitar brand is often associated with heavy metal and hard rock music?
(a) Epiphone
(b) Ibanez
(c) Yamaha
(d) Alvarez
Question: Which of the following is a natural note on a guitar?
(a) C#
(b) A#
(c) F
