Question

Shortening the string of guitar can lower it pitch

Answer 1

$QUESTION:$

• Shortening the string of guitar can lower it pitch.

$ANSWER & EXPLANATION:$

• The tension of a string is also related to its pitch. Guitar strings are tuned (tightened and loosened) using their tuning keys. Applying too much tension to a string tightly can raise it to the pitch of the next note, while loosening it can easily lower it the same amount. Increasing the tension raises the pitch.

$SOME\ EXTRA:\ INFORMATION:$

• Guitars typically feature six strings of varying thickness. The thickness of a string is related to its pitch. If two strings are the same length, the thicker string will have a lower pitch than the thinner string.

• The length of a string is also important. When a string is supported at two points and plucked, it vibrates and produces sound. However, if the length of this string is shortened, its pitch will increase.