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“Guitar” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Guitar Basics

1. Have you ever played the guitar before?
2. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to learn how to play the guitar?
3. Do you know anything about the history of the electric guitar?
4. What is an acoustic guitar?
5. What kind of guitar do you have?

II. Playing the Guitar

6. Can you play any songs on the guitar?
7. What is your favorite song to play on the guitar?
8. What kind of music do you like?
9. How long does it take to learn how to play the guitar?
10. What do you think is the best song to learn on guitar?

III. Guitar Community

11. Do you know anyone who plays the guitar? If so, what kind of music do they like to listen to or perform?
12. Where did you get your guitar?
13. What does a guitar look like?
14. What is a guitar?
15. Do you want to learn how to play the guitar someday soon?

IV. Types of Guitars

16. What is a bass guitar?
17. Do you think it’s important for students to take music classes in school?
18. Why do people play guitars?
19. What are the most common types of guitars?
20. What’s your favorite song to play on guitar?

V. Learning Guitar

21. Is there a difference between acoustic and electric guitars?
22. Is it hard to learn how to play the guitar?
23. What are some of the challenges that people face when they start learning how to play the guitar?
24. Why do you like playing guitar?
25. How many strings are on a guitar?

VI. Music Theory

26. Do you think it’s important to learn how to read music while playing the guitar? Why or why not?
27. Do you think it’s hard to learn how to play the guitar?
28. What is an electric guitar?
29. Can you sing and play guitar at the same time?
30. Do you have any tips for someone learning how to play the guitar for the first time?

VII. Practice and Improvement

31. What are some good songs to practice on guitar?
32. Do you think people who don’t know how to play an instrument should learn how to play one? Why or why not?
33. What do guitars sound like?
34. How often do you practice playing the guitar?
35. What is your favorite exercise to improve your guitar skills?

VIII. Guitar Accessories

36. What accessories do you use when playing the guitar?
37. Do you use a guitar pick? Why or why not?
38. What type of guitar strings do you prefer?
39. Do you have a favorite brand of guitar?
40. How do you take care of your guitar?

IX. Performing

41. Have you ever performed in front of an audience?
42. What was your experience like?
43. Do you enjoy playing in a band or solo?
44. What is your favorite venue to perform at?
45. How do you prepare for a performance?

X. Music Genres

46. What is your favorite music genre to play on guitar?
47. Do you like to play different genres of music?
48. What genre do you find the most challenging to play?
49. Who is your favorite guitarist?
50. What is your favorite guitar solo?

XI. Future Goals

51. Do you have any goals for your guitar playing?
52. What would you like to achieve with your guitar skills?
53. Are you interested in taking guitar lessons?
54. Do you want to write your own songs?
55. What is your dream guitar performance?

XII. Guitar Culture

56. How has guitar music influenced your life?
57. What role does guitar music play in your culture?
58. Do you think guitar music is popular in your country?
59. What is your favorite guitar-related memory?
60. How do you feel when you play the guitar?
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