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There are a millions of different methods and styles of how to play electric guitar. Electric guitars have a huge range of different sounds and textures, all accessed by simply using the volume and tone controls on the instrument, as well as using different pickup selections. With the large array of sounds at its disposal, these immensely popular instrument is almost the perfect vehicle for creative expression.
The electric guitar is a great choice for those who want to play rock and roll, jazz, blues, and even modern versions of classical or contemporary music. These instruments are usually made with a solid or semi-hollow wood construction.
A hollow-bodied guitar uses its inner cavity to bounce the sound around, before it is emitted for amplification. This allows the resonation to be greater. A regular solid electric one emits the sound without any sort of resonation before it hits the amplifier. This form of guitars have given rock and pop music some varied and meaningful directions, encouraging great artists like Jimmy Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, and Eric Clapton.
