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action
A word used to describe the distance of the strings off the fretboard, as in "high" or "low" action.
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archtop
A type of acoustic or semi-acoustic guitar, with an arched soundboard, often played by jazz guitarists.
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arpeggio
The playing of the tones of a chord separately, rather than simultaneously.
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augmented
The quality of a chord having its intervals as the 1st, 3rd and sharp 5th notes of the major scale. See this page.
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barre chord
A chord which uses the index finger to bar across several strings to act as the nut. Familiar shapes are fingered to the treble side of it. More here.
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bend
A technique used to raise the pitch of a note by pushing the string sideways across the fretboard. See Bending.
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bridge
The part of the guitar where the strings transmit their vibrations to the soundboard. Made of either wood or metal. See Anatomy.
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capo
A device which clamps onto the fretboard acting as the nut. Allows unfriendly keys to be changed to friendly. More here.
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chord
A group of scale notes which are played together, the simplest being the triad consisting of the 1st, 3rd and 5th of the scale. Read all about chords starting here.
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dead note
A muted note played with no discernible pitch.
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