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[[Image:305px-Guitar_1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Acoustic guitar]]
[[Image:305px-Guitar_1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Acoustic guitar]]
The guitar is a stringed musical instrument which is played with the fingers or a plectrum. Most guitars have six strings. Electric guitars do not have such a chamber, and are typically used with an amplifier, except in the case of a semi-hollowed body electric guitar can function as both an electric and acoustic.
The guitar is a stringed musical instrument which is played with the fingers or a plectrum. Most guitars have six strings.
The guitar's ability to play both chords and melodies make it a versatile instrument, and the guitar is found in, among others, blues, rock, jazz, country, flamenco and classical styles.
The guitar's ability to play both chords and melodies make it a versatile instrument, and the guitar is found in, among others, blues, rock, jazz, country, flamenco and classical styles.