Music has always been a part of nature and creation, from the echo of an empty space, the chirping of crickets, chattering of birds, susurration the oceans makes to vocals, musical instrument and to modernization where there are record labels and music production studios. Music is an art of rhythm, harmony, combination of sounds pleasant to the ears. Music is an expression of feelings, emotions, ideas comprising of lyrics or music sounds or beats. 




The Guitar CAGED SYSTEM


 There are basically two known types of guitar, the Electric guitar and acoustic, the electric guitar needs electricity for it to resonate sound while the acoustic can be played without any form of electricity ,one good thing about the acoustic guitar is that it can also be played as an electric acoustic guitar with an amplifier attached to it. The electric guitar are into two namely; The Bass and Lead Guitar, they are played with an equalizer, both are unique in ways appealing but my favorite of the electric guitar is the Lead Guitar, oh yes the Bass guitar is magnificent nevertheless for starters I strictly advise an acoustic guitar. Just like how other music instrument are played in notes and chords so the guitar also. The Guitar has indispensable parts like the sound hole, tuning pegs, fret board, frets, bar lines, note indicators, strings and also accessories like the guitar stand , wall hanger, capo(used for transposing notes), guitar bag. 



Parts Of A Guitar

Music are into genre too we've got Pop, Afro beats, R'n'B, Jazz, hard metal, country , gospel, classical just name it. In Nigeria majority of the genre has been ventured into to an extent ,on the top list is afro beat, Rap, and classical , I love classical it's like a mind soothing therapy , you should listen to "Moving On" by Asa, the calmness and emotions in that song is captivating. As Music has vocals synced with sounds, my love for  sounds emanating from musical instruments purchases me peace, all the more reasons why my guitar is my first love, Her sounds are divine, calm when finger picked gently and rugged just like Bob Marley's songs when strummed  but still my first love. 


Electric Bass Guitar



Electric Lead Guitar


Electric Acoustic Guitar


Guitar Pick


Guitar Capo


Guitar Bag

The Guitar is a string(bowed; Violin, Viola, Ukukele) categorized musical instruments just like percussion(Drum, Talking Drum), brass(Trumpet, Tuba), wind(Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet), keyboard ( Electric Keyboard, Piano, Harp), the guitar varies in sizes, shapes, cost as inflation hits the roof, types with unique functions. The guitar strings varies in quality and amount of Strings on each guitar, the acoustic guitar is basically six stringed while the lead acoustic is 6 stringed, Bass guitar 4 strings or 5 strings on specials, more over there are 7 strings guitar, 8 strings and12 strings guitar. 




12 Strings Acoustic Guitar

Bob Marley Said one good thing about music when it hits you, you feel no pain' , this is very much directed to playing the guitar, as a beginners the strings hurts but when i played to a certain level the pain turns transforms to joy. I find it fun when I pick my acoustic guitar to rehearse, its easy to move around, I find it sexy.


I fell in love with the guitar in Junior Secondary School just like every Wednesday, but this Wednesday was different because a new lover was born in me, my Mathe/Basic science teacher "Mr Taiwo" brought his gold brown colored acoustic guitar to school, you know how mathe teachers can be mean with the cane and also own a friendly vibe, Mr Taiwo was that person, he was sweet and loved by everyone but his cane always hits a reset button on the student back then. I never knew he could play not to speak of his vocal, one melodious fact of being a guitarist is you get to train your vocals because when you play and sing along its a great mash up not every one can do. So when it was time for lunch break then, he started strumming and sang along while he played, it was exhilarating the memories still feels fresh, from the strings picking, to strumming each chords, i felt like heaven on earth, i was in another realm, getting home then , i told my mom immediately i want to learn the guitar and that was how my Love for string instruments blossomed and encapsulated my heart. 




"Helen Ibe" On The Lead Guitar,Can You Feel It?

In ancient times, the guitar was first made in Egypt and mesopotamia until the electric guitar was invented in the United States Of America 1939. Due to recent inflation, guitar purchase prices are high with the most expensive guitar sold for $2.8 million dollars. "FENDERS" are the best producing guitar company because they make use of great quality woods to make their guitar because a good guitar is not just determined because of the sculptor but also the material used.



All Guitarist Are Legends Age Aren't Got A Thing On Us


Fender Electric Lead Guitar


Black Men On The Strings Are Always Dope

I remember playing the guitar as a beginner and a crying baby stopped crying all of a sudden watching me like he knew what i was doing, each strum I made the baby chuckled, that feeling spreads far beyond sleep☺. My favorite acoustic guitar is still the " Smiger LG 09 EW Series" that model is so sleek and graceful. 




The Smiger LG 09 EQ Series

I wish parents could invest more in their children musical life, music professionals are becoming fewer and the need for the talent is rising, let's add value. 




It's The Constant Smile Of the Baby Melting My Heart☺

So these are little tips to keep any guitar in shape;
  • Regularly clean and blow out dust from your guitar.
  • After playing the guitar, do well to return the guitar back in its bag or case.
  • Don't place your guitar on the floor rather get a guitar wall hanger or guitar stand.
  • Avoid falling your guitar, its fragile .
  • Always wipe down your strings before and  after rehearsing.
  • Regularly change your strings.
  • Lastly, she is your beauty flaunt her.
As Good Music Is Life , So Lets Keep Birthing It.



Lets Keep Birthing Great Music The String Speaks

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