Instrument development

Question 1

When did the electric guitar begin development?

Answer 1

1930s

Question 2

What important guitar models are there?

Answer 2

Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster (50s)
Gibson ‘Les Paul’ (50s) and SG (60s)

Question 3

What important bass guitar model was released in the 50s?

Answer 3

Fender precision bass

Question 4

What was the Theremin?

Answer 4

Early electronic instrument played by performer moving their hands in proximity to metal aerials
One aerial controlled pitch, one controlled amplitude

Question 5

What was a mellotron and when was it launched?

Answer 5

Early form of sampler that would play a certain tape depending on what note was played
Launched in 60s

Question 6

What models of electric organs are there?

Answer 6

Hammond
Vox
Farfisa

Question 7

How does the Hammond organ work?

Answer 7

Electro-mechanical process in which tone wheels are used and amplified

Question 8

What models of electric piano are there?

Answer 8

Fender Rhodes
Wurlitzer

Question 9

How do electric pianos work?

Answer 9

Keys strike a series of tines that are captured by pickups that can be connected to amps or processed with effects

Question 10

When was the Clavinet invented?

Answer 10

Mid 60s

Question 11

How does the clavinet work?

Answer 11

Contains a number of strings that are plucked when performer presses keys, strings vibrations are captured by pickups similar to an electric guitar