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It’s guitar day! Meet this six-stringed instrument with EchoKids mentor and co-founder Karina Rodriguez. By watching this video, you’ll learn more about how the guitar works and the different types that exist. The video also includes a super special surprise: you’ll have the opportunity to join Karina for an interactive song she wrote called “Rhythms of Nature.” Join us in celebrating what makes the guitar so special!

Learn more about the guitar with the fun facts listed below:

• The guitar is a musical instrument that has strings and is played by plucking or strumming them with the fingers or a pick.
• There are different types of guitars, including acoustic, electric, and classical.
• The guitar has been around for thousands of years and has been played by many famous musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Ed Sheeran.
• The guitar can be played as a solo instrument or as part of a band or orchestra.
• The guitar has many different parts, including the body, neck, headstock, and strings.
• The guitar is played in many different styles, including rock, pop, blues, jazz, and classical.
• Learning to play the guitar can be a fun and rewarding hobby for people of all ages.