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The physics of playing guitar - Oscar Fernando Perez

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Guitar masters like Jimi Hendrix are capable of bending the physics of waves to their wills, plucking melody from inspiration and vibration. But how do wood, metal, and plastic translate into rhythm, melody, and music? Oscar Fernando Perez details the physics of playing the guitar, from first pluck to that final shredding chord.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Oscar Fernando Perez
Animator
Chris Boyle
Producer
Helen Powers
Composer
Matt Santo
Sound Designer
Cem Misirlioglu
Script Editor
Eleanor Nelsen
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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