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Most Famous Guitar Quotes of All Time!

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When it comes to vibrato, a lot of people look at their hands when they do it. Which is pretty much of no use. Because vibrato is one of those things you have to hear. There are some guitar things...

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

I waited until the end of the 'Behold Electric Guitar' recording sessions to record ‘A Herd of Turtles,' as I knew the unusual arrangement might raise some eyebrows.

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

A Herd of Turtles' is the only song on 'Behold Electric Guitar' that is not strictly instrumental. But instead of singing, I am reciting a poem. My poem is about overcoming challenges.

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

Normally, I can get through a whole show with one guitar pick.

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

On a more serious note, my challenges with hearing loss are certainly an interesting journey. The surprising upside is that my difficulties in hearing have motivated me to know my guitar fretboard better. My playing has become much more melodic...

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

The Great Guitar Escape is built around world-class seminars, concerts and jam sessions. It's a chance to learn and be inspired by some truly amazing musicians. And it's just a great way for everyone to hang out together in a...

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

My guitar playing was born from playing in my teenage heavy rock bands.

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

After playing for 40 years, I've been able to evolve the way I see the fretboard and how I hear the guitar in my head.

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

It's so satisfying as a guitar player to play stuff that's related to the blues.

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

As human beings we're visual creatures, and it's so easy to play the guitar by looking at it. It's a real challenge to go from that visual way of perceiving the guitar to getting back to that pure sound connecting...

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

It took me a long time to accept the idea that the guitar can take the place of a singer.

Quotes by Paul Gilbert

All my kids play guitar, sing, and dabble with writing.

Quotes by Patti Scialfa

My sunglasses are like my guitar.

Quotes by Patti Smith

I'm an intuitive musician. I have no real technical skills. I can only play six chords on the guitar.

Quotes by Patti Smith

Sure I destroyed my guitar at every concert, but it was okay, because I'd always get a shiny new one the very next day.

Quotes by Patti Smith

If you can't play guitar and sing in Nashville, you might as well just be a construction worker.

Quotes by Patrick Carney

We're looking to help our guitar buddies do their thing while at the same time we try to create something we might enjoy listening to ourselves. If anything we are trying to develop a vocabulary so we can converse more...

Quotes by Pat Mastelotto

From 1962 to 1965, the guitar became this icon of youth culture, thanks mostly to the Beatles.

Quotes by Pat Metheny

The guitar for me is a translation device. It's not a goal. And in some ways, jazz isn't a destination for me. For me, jazz is a vehicle that takes you to the true destination - a musical one that...

Quotes by Pat Metheny

No two notes are ever the same volume. With the guitar, you really have to model in your mind this wider thing; you're trying to create the illusion of a bigger dynamic range.

Quotes by Pat Metheny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about the guitar being a foundational instrument?
Yes — one puts it plainly: "The basic idea is always constructed around piano or guitar and a voice, that's what we live and die by, because if you build up from that foundation, it's going to be strong." It treats guitar as a core building block of songwriting. For more on the bigger picture of making music, see Music quotes.
Is there a quote comparing guitar to another instrument?
Yes — one compares it to organ: "To me, guitar cuts through-it carries more than organ." It's a personal preference about which instrument stands out more in a mix.
Is there a quote about self-taught guitar playing?
Yes — one is refreshingly honest: "I've never really been schooled in music theory. I'm a guitar player, and I attack the guitar in a certain way." It celebrates a raw, personal style over formal training. For more on finding your own creative voice, browse Expression quotes.
Is there a quote about writing guitar parts around vocals?
Yes — one explains their process: "It's always a pleasure when you can compose guitar parts from a strong vocal and not just put the melody on top of guitar riffs." It shows a thoughtful approach to arranging music around the voice. For more on the feeling behind musical choices like this, see Emotion quotes.
What's the overall theme tying these guitar quotes together?
They show guitar as both a technical foundation and a deeply personal, expressive instrument — something players build songs around and pour real feeling into. For more on the drive that fuels musicianship, check out Passion quotes.

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