Test Your Guitar Knowledge! Guitar Quiz

Reviewed by Editorial Team
The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Tawda.oates
T
Tawda.oates
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 7,470
| Attempts: 7,488
Quiz Trivia
SettingsSettings
Please wait...
  • 1/6 Questions

    What do you call the thickest string or the loudest sounding (6th String)?

    • E
    • B
    • A
    • C
Please wait...
About This Quiz

Dive into the basics of guitar strings with our 'Test your guitar knowledge!' quiz. Identify each guitar string by its common name, enhancing your understanding of guitar anatomy and tuning. Perfect for beginners eager to master their musical skills.

Test Your Guitar Knowledge! Guitar Quiz - Quiz

Quiz Preview

  • 2. 

    What do you call the 4th string?

    • E

    • F

    • D

    • C

    Correct Answer
    A. D
    Explanation
    The 4th string is called "D" because it is the 4th letter in the sequence of strings.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    What do you call the thinnest string or highest sounding (1st string)?

    • D

    • F

    • E

    • C

    Correct Answer
    A. E
    Explanation
    The thinnest string or highest sounding string is typically referred to as the first string. In musical notation, strings are usually labeled with letters from A to G, with A being the thickest string and G being the thinnest. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    What do you call the 2nd string?

    • G

    • F

    • B

    • C

    Correct Answer
    A. B
    Explanation
    The second string is called B.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

    What do you call the 5th string?

    • B

    • A

    • C

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The 5th string is typically referred to as the "A" string.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    What do you call the 3rd string?

    • A

    • D

    • G

    • F

    Correct Answer
    A. G
    Explanation
    The 3rd string in this context refers to the third string on a musical instrument, specifically a guitar. In standard guitar tuning, the strings are named from the thickest to the thinnest as E, A, D, G, B, and E. Therefore, the correct answer is G.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): May 16, 2025 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • May 16, 2025
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Feb 12, 2018
    Quiz Created by
    Tawda.oates
Back to Top Back to top
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.