What is it called when you hit a guitar while playing?

In this lesson we’ll go over what is commonly referred to as the strum slap (… or “slap strum,” “acoustic slap,” “percussive guitar technique,” or “percussive slap” – while googling the interweb, I discovered about 5 different names for this technique, so we’ll just keep it simple and call it a “slap” from here on).

How do I get rid of fret buzz on my acoustic guitar?

When you experience all or most of the strings buzzing when played open, then it is likely the neck is back bowed (there’s not enough relief). The strings are buzzing against the first fret. The fix is simple: increase the amount of relief in the neck by loosening the truss rod.

How do you know if your guitar action is too high?

There are several telltale signs that a guitar is in need of a set-up. If the intonation is off, the action is too high, the guitar buzzes when you fret a note, strings stop vibrating and buzz as you bend them, frets feel sharp, or neck appears warped, then your guitar definitely needs a set-up.

What is the word for when a guitar plays a single note at a time?

Arpeggio – a chord played one note (usually on separate strings) at a time, usually in an ascending or descending order. More on arpeggios in Guitar Noise Podcast #20 – Using Space (plus an intro to chord substitutions and chord voicings).

What action should an acoustic guitar have?

A typical action on an acoustic guitar is at around 5/64″ (2.0mm) on the high E string and 7/64″ (2.8mm) on the low E string. The slight increase in action height gives an acoustic guitar’s strings more room to vibrate. This gives you a clearer tone and allows you to strum chords without ending up in a buzzing mess.

What does the word arpeggios mean?

Definition of arpeggio 1 : production of the tones of a chord in succession and not simultaneously. 2 : a chord played in arpeggio.