{"id":896,"date":"2020-05-16T12:42:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T17:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundadventurer.com\/?p=896"},"modified":"2020-05-16T12:42:28","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T17:42:28","slug":"reasons-why-guitars-are-so-popular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soundadventurer.com\/reasons-why-guitars-are-so-popular\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons Why Guitars Are So Popular"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Remember college dorms? Didn’t it feel like that at every social gathering there was always that guy\/gal who was playing the guitar? And they always seemed to have a small crowd? What gives? Does everybody play the guitar? Why on Earth is guitar so popular of an instrument?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guitar is one of the most popular instruments because it is versatile, as it can play melody and rhythm, so it is often a choice for modern rock, folk, or indie bands. With just one instrument you can have a band.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of the characteristics of the guitar, it is now even more popular simply because most bands that we listen to use the guitar. However there are some other compelling reasons why the guitar has made it into the mainstream<\/strong> to the extent that it has. Let’s dive in to find out why: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Guitar Worth Learning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are so many reasons why the guitar is so popular but I will list a few of the most important reasons. Maybe by the end of this you will realize how great a choice the guitar is even though it is so popular.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re like me, you might think…well, it’s no fun to play if it’s such a popular instrument–there’s more to the story, there are actually many reasons why it’s worth playing even though it’s so popular: Check out my article here<\/a> to learn why guitar is worth learning even though it is one of the most played instruments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Guitar is Incredibly Versatile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a traditional orchestra every instrument plays a part in creating a beautiful symphony. The trumpets add energy, while the clarinets add to the mood, while the flutes fill out the soundscape. The trombones add support and the a percussion\u00a0 section keeps rhythm for the entire orchestra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these instruments play a part in making sure the song sounds the way the composer intended it. While all of these instruments are amazing and beautiful\u00a0 in their own right it’s rare that you hear music with just that one of these instrument unless you are really into that instrument.<\/strong> What I mean, is that most bands you hear on the radio usually don’t just play the trumpet, or the flute, or the clarinet, or the violin all by themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guitars are a little different <\/strong>because they can make melodies when you pluck <\/strong>the guitar one or two notes at the same time. Guitars can even create harmonies<\/strong> with itself because of its six strings. Harmony is the basis of creating complex and interesting melodies. In comparison, no matter how good at the trumpet <\/strong>you are you can never <\/strong>harmonize with yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides melodic capability, if you strum or use a plectrum (pick) with the guitar you can create distinct sounds, which combined together, can make a rhythm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact there is a term often used for a guitar in a band called the rhythm guitar<\/strong> where the principal responsibility of that guitar is to add and keep the rhythm of the song. The guitarists plays chords in tight rhythms with the bass and drums which fill out the soundscape and keeps the rhythm of the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is distinct, and amazing. Guitar can keep rhythm and play melody.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the reason why the guitar so popular for so many bands. Rather than paying 10 musicians you can pay a couple guitarists to fulfill several of the same needs in a composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One last reason why the guitar is so versatile, is that you can play low and high notes at the same time. This is true for the piano, of course, but the guitar is constructed in such a way that you can put all these notes together seamlessly, creating complex chords that span octaves in ways the piano can’t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Guitar Is Great For Writing Songs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you read from the previous section the guitar is a fantastically versatile instrument. Because of this it is ideal for composing music.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you’re trying to come up with a chord progression it’s hard to do this if you’re playing instrument that can’t play chords, like the trombone. Guitar and piano are some of the best instruments for creating songs because they can actually play multiple notes at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chord progressions are fundamental to making a song, as the song structure is what adds variety and interest to the song. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chord progression <\/strong>is like the foundation of the song, and on top of that you can add melody with either vocals or the guitar itself by plucking individual strings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re ambitious you can makeup tunes and melodies and sing while playing chords at the same time and instantly you become a singer-songwriter <\/strong>one of the most iconic and recognizable symbols in the music industry for the last hundred years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, the guitar is ideal for composing due to its versatility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Guitars Are Cheap\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trust me, I’m not advocating that you should get the cheapest guitar if you want to learn and enjoy the guitar. however, you can find a used electric guitar or acoustic guitar that is a decent quality for under $150 that would suit a beginner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, these aren’t the cheapest instruments you can find, but in reality, that is not very much money to get such a such a powerful instrument. Good luck finding a good quality piano for that price for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Some Of the Most Famous Music Artists Play Guitar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I could make a list pages long of famous artists that play guitar.\u00a0 Here are just a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n