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The Popularity Of The Twelve String Guitar
Music has got immense soothing capabilities. It acts like a magic balm soothing frayed nerves. Whether you are on a pensive mood or overflowing with joy music can be your perfect companion on all occasions. Therefore it is no wonder why the term music therapy has come into being in recent times.
First popularized by the famous guitarist George Harrison the twelve-string guitar has made its maiden appearance in the 1960s. From then onwards it has been an integral part of any music show carving a unique niche for itself. It stood the test of time to become one of the most popular versions of guitar instruments globally.
Musical instruments play a key role in making any musical journey lovable. Of all the different musical instruments, which have graced the musical landscape guitar is perhaps the most popular one. Guitar has got the unique feature of turning any dumb music show popular. Guitar is present in several incarnations like the six-string guitar or the twelve-string guitar. It has its own magic, which can transform any dull performance come alive.
As the very name suggests twelve-string guitar is a guitar having twelve separate strings unlike its other popular counterpart the six-string guitar. With non-traditional structure supports twelve-string guitar stands apart from its other counterparts. There is also this growing trend to use double-necked twelve-string guitar to allow smooth transition between different sounds. However, twelve-string guitar has got its own share of disadvantages. Since, it is very difficult for individuals to bend notes this particular version of guitar is rarely used for musical concerts.
Features of a twelve-string guitar
It has got a richer sound quality.
Capable of producing a natural chorus effect.
It is a common practice to use the twelve-string guitar as a primary instrument to supplement the six-string guitar to enhance the overall sound quality. The twelve-string guitar can be tuned lower than the traditional instruments, which helps to reduce stress on the instrument. There are many double neck guitars, which have a twelve string neck so that one is able to switch between tone during live performances.
Two popular forms of twelve-string guitar are as follows
Acoustic
Electric
Some of the famous twelve string guitarists are as follows
Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi)
Glenn Frey (The Eagles)
Syd Barrett (On solo recordings) (Pink Floyd)
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
Steve Howe (Yes, Asia)
Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)
Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age)
David Bowie
Tim Buckley
John Butler (John Butler Trio)
John Allan Cameron
Glen Campbell
Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains)
Ben Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance)
Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
Paul Collins
David Crosby
Reverend Gary Davis
Alexander Bashlachev
Jon Bon Jovi (Bon Jovi)
Robbie Basho
Steffen Basho-Junghans
Brian May (Queen)
Freddie Mercury (Queen)
Paul McCartney (The Beatles)
Beau
Dominating the musical circuits for ages this popular version of guitar can make any performance come alive with one single stroke. Known for its innate ability to jazz up stage shows twelve-string guitar are an integral part of the music industry globally.
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