Graduation Project for

1. Guitar
Conor Crowe

2. Thesis
Through review of the concept of music theory that I
originally learned in first grade, I hope to teach my self
how to play an acoustic guitar. Also I plan to develop a
greater appreciation for the instrument by researching
the components of the guitar, its origins and evolution,
as well as how its made.

3. Personal Relevance
A picture of me playing Violin will be on
this slide I just haven’t been able to find
the right one yet.

4. WHAT IS A GUITAR?
http://www.musicshowcaseonline.com/resources_instrumentCareGuitar.asp#diagrams

5. http://huntingexperienceforyou.com/2009/05/bowhunting/.html
http://freirecontabeis.spaceblog.com.br/tag/freirecontabeis/
http://www.soundingbowls.com/Recent_Commissions.htm
Berkowitz, Carl. 3000 Years of Classical Guitar History. Ebook Browse. N.p., 15 Feb. 1997. Web.
17 Feb. 2011. <http://ebookbrowse.com/‌classical-guitar-history-doc-d41658546>. Origins

6. Evolution
Kinnura
Sitar Qitra
Kithara
http://www.digparty.com/wiki/Kinnor
http://muslimheritage.com/topics/default.cfm?articleid=684
http://musique-magique.tumblr.com/
Rebec
http://www.flamenco-guitars.com/spanish_guitar_history.html Berkowitz, Carl. 3000 Years of Classical Guitar History. Ebook Browse. N.p., 15 Feb. 1997. Web.
http://www.cyclo-music.com/sitar.html
17 Feb. 2011. <http://ebookbrowse.com/‌classical-guitar-history-doc-d41658546>.

7. Materials
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinesh_valke/3187366683
/http://www.nitsugamangore.com/be!ucci-concert-guitar-brazilian-rose-sinker-jan-31 Acton, Jim. “How Products are Made: Guitar.” Made How. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb.
2011. <http://www.madehow.com/‌Volume-1/‌Guitar.html>.

8. Bookmatching
http://www.salemboard.com/furniture/joinery_and_panels/book_matching/
Acton, Jim. “How Products are Made: Guitar.” Made How. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb. http://www.projectzion.com/woods.htm
2011. <http://www.madehow.com/‌Volume-1/‌Guitar.html>.

9. Strutting
http://www.trentonscott.com/deerheadBackSides.shtml Acton, Jim. “How Products are Made: Guitar.” Made How. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb.
2011. <http://www.madehow.com/‌Volume-1/‌Guitar.html>.

10. The Sides
Acton, Jim. “How Products are Made: Guitar.” Made How. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb.
http://www.trentonscott.com/deerheadBackSides.shtml 2011. <http://www.madehow.com/‌Volume-1/‌Guitar.html>.

11. Neck and Fingerboard
Acton, Jim. “How Products are Made: Guitar.” Made How. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb.
http://www.trentonscott.com/deerheadBackSides.shtml 2011. <http://www.madehow.com/‌Volume-1/‌Guitar.html>.
http://buildingtheergonomicguitar.com/2007/04/

12. Finishing Touches
http://www.trentonscott.com/deerheadBackSides.shtml
Acton, Jim. “How Products are Made: Guitar.” Made How. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb.
2011. <http://www.madehow.com/‌Volume-1/‌Guitar.html>.

13. How It Works
Will Put information about the function of the guitar here
Brain, Marshall. “How Acoustic Guitars Work.” How Stuff Works. N.p., 1 Apr. 2000. Web.
21 Dec. 2010. <http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/‌guitar.htm>.

14. Play the Guitar
HTTP://I.EHOW.COM/IMAGES/A05/TH/5A/READ-MUSIC-ACOUSTIC-GUITARS-800X800.JPG

15. Music Theory

16. http://www.classicvinylrecord.com/

17. Works Cited
Acton, Jim. “How Products are Made: Guitar.” Made How. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://
www.madehow.com/‌Volume-1/‌Guitar.html>.
Berkowitz, Carl. 3000 Years of Classical Guitar History. Ebook Browse. N.p., 15 Feb. 1997. Web. 17 Feb. 2011.
<http://ebookbrowse.com/‌classical-guitar-history-doc-d41658546>.
Brain, Marshall. “How Acoustic Guitars Work.” How Stuff Works. N.p., 1 Apr. 2000. Web. 21 Dec. 2010. <http://
entertainment.howstuffworks.com/‌guitar.htm>.
“Electronics in Music.” Class Zone. McDougal Littell, 2008. Web. 17 Feb. 2011. <http://www.classzone.com/‌
science_book/‌mls_grade7_FL/‌330_333.pdf>.
Evans, Roger. How to Play Guitar: Everything You Need to Know to Play the Guitar. New York: St. Martins, 1979.
Print.
Freeth, Nick. Learn How to Play the Guitar. London: Hermes House, 2004. Print.
Summerfield, Maurice J. The Classical Guitar: Its Evolution, Players, and Personalities Since 1800. London: Ashley
Mark, 2002. Print.

18. http://www.fakeplasticrock.com/2008/03/burning-a-fake-plastic-guitar-jimi-hendrix-would-be-proud/

19. THE END!!!