| According to an oft-quoted phrase we are all | | | | The size and shape has been the same over 100 |
| adolescent intellectuals without history. So it | | | | years.The modern version of the ancient guitars |
| makes sense to explore the noble history of | | | | has evolved over the following few sources |
| classical guitar, which has travelled a long way only | | | | The Lute |
| to carve a niche for itself in the world of music | | | | The Vihuela |
| globally. | | | | The Renaissance five-string guitar. |
| This history would be incomplete without naming | | | | Some of the legendary names associated with |
| the legendary guitarist Luther Antonio de Torres | | | | the field of guitar are as follows |
| (1817-1892) who made significant changes in the | | | | Gaspar Sanz |
| construction of the newly framed modern version | | | | Fernando Sor |
| these guitars. He is also considered as the founder | | | | Mauro Giuliani |
| of the modern classical guitar school. | | | | John Williams |
| This unique history can be traced back to the | | | | Julian Bream |
| Near East. The archaeologists found its | | | | The most accepted convention these days is to |
| representation in myriad forms in the excavations | | | | use the fingertips to play on the guitar. However, |
| of Babylonia. Also referred to as a Spanish guitar, | | | | in the bygone era it was the prevelant custom to |
| classical guitar heralds from the family of | | | | use flesh over nail to play the guitar. |
| instruments called chordophones. They have been | | | | Some of the renowned players who preferred |
| a part of the ancient musical tradition for over | | | | using fingertips over nail include- |
| 100 years. | | | | Fernando Sor |
| Spanning over four centuries history classical | | | | Francisco Tarrega |
| guitar has been a subject of great debate and | | | | Since, there is more space between the strings |
| controversy. Many earlier instruments also | | | | on a typical classical guitar it is easier to handle it |
| contributed a great deal in shaping its history. | | | | for amateurs. Some of the cardinal features of |
| Many great players and composers also | | | | this popular instrument are as follows- |
| contributed to an amazing extent in shaping up | | | | It uses nylon strings. |
| this amazing journey of this popular instrument. | | | | It generally makes use of a rich colour palette. |
| The popularity of the guitar was on the downslide | | | | Hogging the musical scene globally classical guitars |
| with the emergence of the piano in the middle of | | | | are a player's delight. With changing times it has |
| the 19th century. Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) | | | | undoutedly evolved a lot. Technologial |
| initiated a whole new style of playing which added | | | | advancements may have given guitars a |
| a new definition to the entire history of the | | | | backseat with newer instruments like synthesizers |
| classical guitar. | | | | hogging the limelight these days. But, still the old |
| Some of the earlier instruments, which shaped | | | | guitar has retained all its alluring charm and reigns |
| the history are as follows | | | | supreme over other classical instruments which |
| Renaissance guitar | | | | have made the entire musical journey all the |
| Baroque guitar | | | | more enticing for the listeners through ages. |