A word used to describe the distance of the strings off the fretboard, as in "high" or "low" action.

A type of acoustic or semi-acoustic guitar, with an arched soundboard, often played by jazz guitarists.

The playing of the tones of a chord separately, rather than simultaneously.

The quality of a chord having its intervals as the 1st, 3rd and sharp 5th notes of the major scale. See this page.

A chord which uses the index finger to bar across several strings to act as the nut. Familiar shapes are fingered to the treble side of it. More here.

A technique used to raise the pitch of a note by pushing the string sideways across the fretboard. See Bending.

The part of the guitar where the strings transmit their vibrations to the soundboard. Made of either wood or metal. See Anatomy.

A device which clamps onto the fretboard acting as the nut. Allows unfriendly keys to be changed to friendly. More here.

A group of scale notes which are played together, the simplest being the triad consisting of the 1st, 3rd and 5th of the scale. Read all about chords starting here.

A muted note played with no discernible pitch.