After you have read this article and understand how each piece of the instrument functions you'll be ready to start your journey to become the next great musician.
Strings: the strings are the part of the instrument that are used the most. An electric guitar usually has 6 strings although some models may have more. The strings are plucked and picked to produce different notes and by extension music.
Bridge: the bridge is where the strings terminate at the body end of the guitar. There a few types of bridges, I won't go into all of the different types, but each type has it's purpose and as your experience grows you will learn more.
Pickups: the pickups are devices attached to the body underneath the strings. The pickups detect the vibrations of the strings and convert theses vibrations into electrical energy, thus producing the music that you hear.
Tremolo Arm: the tremolo arm is a lever that is attached to the bridge or bottom end of the instrument body. This lever allows the musician (you) to very quickly vary the string tension thus changing the pitch of the notes produced. Not all models feature a tremolo arm.
Strap: the strap is basically just a piece of cloth or leather that is attached to the headstock and bottom of the instrument body enabling the musician to more easily hold it.
Volume and Tone Controls: these controls are located on the body and are used to control the volume and/or tone of the notes produced.
With the knowledge of these basics you are now ready to start learning to play. Allow me to stress again that one of the best ways to teach yourself is by using online video lessons. Online video lessons are great because you can learn at your own pace, there is no schedule to abide by, you don't have to find and pay for a teacher and best of all you can learn in your pajamas!
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