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Master the Guitar Knowledge Assessment Quiz

Sharpen your guitar theory and fretboard skills

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
Learning OutcomesStudy Material
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Ready to elevate your guitar playing? This Guitar Knowledge Assessment Quiz is crafted for aspiring musicians to test guitar theory knowledge and fretboard fluency. Whether you explore chords in the Basic Guitar Theory Quiz or refine techniques with the Beginner Guitar and Music Theory Assessment, you'll uncover strengths and growth areas. All questions can be freely modified in our editor to suit different lessons. Dive into our quizzes and start mastering your skills today!

What is the term for the metal strips on the guitar neck that divide the fretboard into semitone intervals?
Tuning pegs
Frets
Strings
Nut
Frets are the metal strips embedded along the neck that create the semitone divisions on the fretboard. They help accurately position the string for each pitch. No other guitar part physically divides the neck into semitone intervals.
Where is the headstock located on a standard guitar?
At the top of the neck near the tuning pegs
Next to the soundhole
Under the fretboard
On the body near the bridge
The headstock is the wooden section at the end of the neck that holds the tuning pegs. It is located opposite the bridge, on the end of the neck. Other parts like the soundhole and bridge are on the guitar body.
Which part of the guitar at the bridge end holds the strings securely and transmits vibration to the body?
Saddle
Tuning peg
Truss rod
Nut
The saddle sits in the bridge slot and anchors the strings while transmitting their vibrations into the guitar body. The nut serves the same function at the neck end, not the bridge. Tuning pegs and the truss rod serve different purposes.
In standard tuning, which string is the thickest on a six-string guitar?
Low E string
High E string
A string
D string
The low E string is the thickest because it produces the lowest pitch in standard tuning. The A and D strings are thinner than the low E, and the high E is the thinnest.
What is the musical interval between two adjacent frets on a guitar?
Minor third
Half step
Whole step
Perfect fourth
Each fret on the guitar raises the pitch by one semitone, which is also called a half step. A whole step equals two frets, and other intervals span multiple frets.
Which chords form a I - IV - V progression in the key of G major?
A, D, E
G, C, D
C, F, G
E, A, B
In G major, the I chord is G, the IV chord is C, and the V chord is D. Other sets correspond to different keys.
What are the notes in the A minor pentatonic scale (open position)?
A, D, F, G, B
A, C, E, G, B
A, B, C#, E, F#
A, C, D, E, G
The A minor pentatonic scale consists of the root (A), minor third (C), perfect fourth (D), perfect fifth (E), and minor seventh (G). Other combinations either add non-pentatonic intervals or belong to different scales.
In standard tuning, what is the interval between the open G string and the open B string?
Perfect fourth
Major third
Perfect fifth
Minor third
The open G string (G) to the open B string (B) spans four semitones, which is defined as a major third. Perfect fourth and fifth are larger intervals.
Which mode is produced by playing the C major scale starting on its second degree (D)?
Lydian
Phrygian
Mixolydian
Dorian
Starting the C major scale on D yields the Dorian mode, characterized by a minor third and major sixth. Phrygian would start on E, Lydian on F, and Mixolydian on G.
What time signature has three quarter-note beats per measure?
2/4
6/8
4/4
3/4
A 3/4 time signature indicates three quarter-note beats per bar. 4/4 has four, 2/4 has two, and 6/8 is compound duple time with eighth-note pulses.
In chord theory, what interval added to a major triad creates a dominant seventh chord?
Major seventh
Perfect fifth
Diminished fifth
Minor seventh
A dominant seventh chord consists of a major triad plus a minor seventh interval above the root. A major seventh would produce a major seventh chord, not dominant.
Which guitar technique involves rapidly alternating slight pitch variations by bending and releasing a fretted note?
Hammer-on
Pull-off
Vibrato
Slide
Vibrato is the rapid modulation of pitch by bending and releasing the string slightly. Slides move smoothly between pitches, while hammer-ons and pull-offs articulate notes without bends.
When soloing over a C major chord progression, which scale is most diatonically appropriate?
C harmonic minor
C blues scale
C major scale (Ionian)
C minor pentatonic
The C major (Ionian) scale shares all the chord tones in a C major progression, making it diatonically correct. Minor or blues scales introduce non-diatonic notes and alter chord tones.
How many semitones are there in one octave on the guitar?
7
8
12
5
An octave spans twelve semitones on any Western instrument, including the guitar. Seven and eight semitones correspond to other intervals like perfect fifth and minor sixth.
What is the primary function of the truss rod in a guitar neck?
Hold the fretboard in place
Secure the strings at the nut
Alter the tone of pickups
Adjust the neck's curvature
The truss rod is embedded in the neck and is adjusted to counteract string tension, controlling neck relief. It does not secure strings at the nut, affect pickups, or clamp the fretboard.
In B natural minor, which chord sequence represents a typical ii - V - i progression?
Cmaj - Fmaj - Bm
C#m7b5 - F#7 - Bm
Bm7 - E7 - Am
Dm7 - G7 - Cm
In a natural minor key, the ii chord is half-diminished (m7♭5), the V is a dominant seventh, and the i is minor. Thus C#m7b5 - F#7 - Bm is correct for B minor.
Which note differentiates the G Mixolydian mode from the G major scale?
E natural
B flat
F natural
G sharp
Mixolydian lowers the seventh degree by a half step, so G Mixolydian has F natural instead of F#. The other notes listed do not distinguish Mixolydian from major.
In a 12-bar blues in the key of E, which chord typically appears on the IV degree?
D7
B7
E7
A7
In E blues, the I chord is E7, the IV chord is A7, and the V chord is B7. D7 does not belong to the standard E blues progression.
In melodic minor theory, what alteration occurs ascending compared to the natural minor scale?
Only the third is raised
Both sixth and seventh degrees are raised
Only the seventh is lowered
Both second and fifth are lowered
Ascending melodic minor raises both the 6th and 7th scale degrees to reduce the gap to the tonic. Descending, it reverts to the natural minor form.
On the low E string, what fret produces the minor third interval above the note played at the 5th fret?
7th fret
6th fret
8th fret
9th fret
The 5th fret on low E is A; a minor third above A is C, found at the 8th fret. The 7th fret is a perfect fourth above A, and other frets yield different intervals.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify key guitar anatomy and terminology.
  2. Analyse chord structures and progressions.
  3. Apply scales to common musical contexts.
  4. Evaluate fretboard patterns for soloing.
  5. Demonstrate understanding of rhythm and timing.
  6. Master basic guitar theory concepts.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master Guitar Anatomy and Terminology - Dive into the world of guitars by getting to know every nook and cranny, from the shimmering body and slender neck to the fretboard, headstock, and tuning pegs. This boosts your confidence when reading tabs or chatting with fellow musicians about tone and technique. A Glossary of Music Theory Terms
  2. Understand Chord Construction - Think of chords as musical Lego bricks built from scales: you pick the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes for a major chord and voilà, instant harmony! Mastering interval math lets you build, tweak, and transpose chords all over the fretboard. Guitar Chord Theory - The Crash Course
  3. Analyze Common Chord Progressions - Recognize playground favorites like I - IV - V or ii - V - I to unlock countless songs and jam sessions. Practicing these sequences helps you internalize musical flow and even inspire your own songwriting. Guitar Chord Progressions: Simplifying the Music Theory
  4. Apply Scales to Musical Contexts - Scales are the DNA of melodies and solos, so roll through major, minor, and pentatonic patterns to hear how they color different chords. Regular scale practice boosts your improvisation skills and helps you find sweet spots on the neck. Guitar Theory 101: Understanding Scales and Chords
  5. Evaluate Fretboard Patterns for Soloing - Map out note locations and arpeggio shapes so you can glide effortlessly across strings during solos. Knowing which notes live where is like having a treasure map to your next great lick. Music Theory Reference Guide for Guitar
  6. Demonstrate Understanding of Rhythm and Timing - Grab a metronome and lock into beats, time signatures, and rhythmic patterns to stay tight with any band or backing track. A strong groove sense elevates your playing from good to unforgettable. A Glossary of Music Theory Terms
  7. Master Basic Guitar Theory Concepts - Dive into intervals, chord formulas, and scale degrees to build a rock-solid theoretical foundation. This knowledge underpins everything from reading sheet music to crafting inspired solos. Basic Chord Theory | David Southwick - Guitar & Piano Lessons
  8. Practice Chord Inversions and Voicings - Explore ways to play the same chord in different positions for smoother transitions and richer textures. Inversions open up fresh sonic possibilities and help you keep your rhythm parts interesting. Music Theory Reference Guide for Guitar
  9. Explore the Circle of Fifths - Treat the Circle of Fifths as your musical GPS for key relationships, modulations, and chord families. This clever tool can spark fresh songwriting ideas and simplify tricky key changes. Music Theory Reference Guide for Guitar
  10. Develop Ear Training Skills - Train your ears to recognize intervals, chords, and rhythms without relying on sheet music. Sharpening your aural instincts makes learning songs faster and jamming more intuitive. A Glossary of Music Theory Terms
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