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Jazz musicians use higher gauge strings than usual. This is because jazz Guitarists play very technical musical compositions that require them to play more notes. If they did not use a higher gauge of string they would go out of tune too quickly and the music would sound poor. My experiment prooves that if musicians of certain genres such as jazz used strings with a gauge that is too low, they would go out of tune much faster. For example if a jazz artist were to use a string with a gauge of 42 it would last 24 seconds longer on average than if they used a gauge of 32.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agothink of it like shoe sizes they can be as small as size 8 to size 38 (8-38) and as big as 17-70 I've seen on the internet.
the average guitar player uses size 9-42 or size 10-46 as you can play very fast and their easier on your fingers. But the thicker the harder to break and they stay in tune longer and are made for lower tunings that would normally sound awful.
Guitar shredders 8-38 to 9-42
average players 10-46
Blues players will use 11-49 (like Slash)
Metal players will use 12-52
Black Metal players will use the thickest they can find so like 13-64
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∙ 13y agoit depends on what guitar you have ... so what kind of guitar do you have?
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Can a guitar play jazz music?
Yes, there are hundreds of jazz guitar players.
What is a good 5 string bass guitar that is under 500 but not a fender since I already own a 4 string fender jazz?
Since you already have a 4-string Fender jazz guitar, you should look at a Rickenbacker 4003 Bass. Rickenbacker makes good 5-string bass guitars that are under $500.
In a modern jazz band which instruments comprise the rhythm section?
piano, string bass, and drums
How does the size of guitar strings affect the sound?
Yes. It will change the tone of the guitar. Heavier strings tend to give you more of a rounded, bubbly sound whereas lighter gauge strings will give you a sharper, crisper sound. Jazz guitarists tend to use larger gauge strings whereas shred guitarists generally use lighter gauge strings. That is just one example.
Which guitar is better for jazz?
The acoustic guitar
Can a guitar play jazz music?
Yes, there are hundreds of jazz guitar players.
What is a good 5 string bass guitar that is under 500 but not a fender since I already own a 4 string fender jazz?
Since you already have a 4-string Fender jazz guitar, you should look at a Rickenbacker 4003 Bass. Rickenbacker makes good 5-string bass guitars that are under $500.
What is the musician Pat Metheny best known for?
Pat Metheny is an American jazz guitarist and composer. In 1977 he formed the Pat Metheny Group, which was a fusion band. He is best known for his fantastic guitar work on twelve string electric, six-string electric, guitar synthesizer, and 42-string Pikasso guitar playing.
In a modern jazz band which instruments comprise the rhythm section?
piano, string bass, and drums
Which guitar to choose to play jazz?
A good question, unlike 98% of the others out there. Jazz is a style of course so any guitar could be used. Having said that, jazz players have traditionally used Gibson semi's. The ES-335 is a classic choice. Ibanzez' too. Hope that helps.
How does the size of guitar strings affect the sound?
Yes. It will change the tone of the guitar. Heavier strings tend to give you more of a rounded, bubbly sound whereas lighter gauge strings will give you a sharper, crisper sound. Jazz guitarists tend to use larger gauge strings whereas shred guitarists generally use lighter gauge strings. That is just one example.
Who popularized the seven string guitar?
Originally it was George Van Eps of the jazz world. Steve Vai is often mistakenly attributed for the invention of the seven string, because he popularized its use in rock genre.
Are there any acoustic steel string guitarists who have recorded the Bach cello suites?
Andre Benichou recorded Jazz guitar bach but not cello suite
Which guitar is better for jazz?
The acoustic guitar
When was The Art of Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar created?
The Art of Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar was created in 1979.
What sort of guitar is a Fender Jazz?
A Fender Jazz guitar is an electric bass guitar created by Leo Fender. It is also known as the Jazz Bass or J Bass and was the second model of electric bass guitar that Fender created.
What has the author Larry Coryell written?
Larry Coryell has written: 'Jazz Guitar Solos/699140' 'The Dragon Gate (Chinese Children's Stories Series)' 'Improvising' 'Jazz guitar solos' -- subject(s): Jazz, Guitar music (Jazz)
