Yes,"play guitar" we call "弹吉他".we're usually call "弹" to express play anything musical instruments by finger.For example,play lute we call "弹琵琶".And use "拉" to play anything musical instruments by bow."play violin" we call "拉小提琴".To play anything by mouth,we call "吹".For example playing the saxophone.
By finger use "弹"
By bow use "拉"
By mouth use "吹"