History of the Guitar

Going back through the history of the guitar, there were guitar like instruments that existed in ancient times, however, we find the first written account of a guitar in the 14 th century. When was the first time, had three pairs of strings as a single string. Most historians believe that the guitar came from Spain, since the 16 th century Spain, a tool that was almost the same as was found in the lower classes, and had six pairs of strings.

If you take a closer look, you will find that the English word "guitar", was actually adapted from the word "guitarra," which is Spanish and was taken from the Greek word "harp". The first part of the word "guit" means the music, and the second part of "tar", string, or an agreement. So, you can easily see how the instrument got its name.

Throughout the ages 16 and 17, the guitar would then move on to become popular throughout Europe. It was not until the mid-18 th century that the guitar has finally reached its modern form we know today. The pairs of strings, known as the double courses were then made single and a sixth string was added as well. During the 19 th century, instrument makers began to expand the body of the guitar, but thinned the belly, increasing the curve of life, and also quite a change with internal reinforcements. They also replaced the wooden peg with the head of the modern machine.

While the guitar was around during the Renaissance, the lute was the instrument of choice at this time. In fact, the guitar was not considered a serious tool during this time. However, it was in this period of time before the music for the guitar was thought to have been written. It 's been called the "Tres Libros de Musica en Cifras para vihuela" and was written by Alonso Mudarra. After this, the guitar began to attract more people and more music was written for the guitar as well.

During the classic period of the guitar has become the most poplar as a variety of people who wrote the music and performs in live concerts, as Mauro Guilliani, Fernando Carulli, Fernando Sor. Sor also played his guitar as a soloist with the London Philharmonic back in 1817, and during this period Stradivarius made guitars as well as making violins.

By the end of 19 th century, once again the guitar had lost popularity, however, Francisco Tarrega, who composed, did public performances, and even wrote his own method for teaching people how to play guitar, could soon revive again. Tarrega also transcribed a variety of different songs to be played with the guitar and had a great influence, even influencing the famous Segovia. It 'was Segovia, which would help to bring the guitar to the popularity it has become today. In fact, Segovia was the one who actually brought worldwide recognition by performing on guitar with the guitar in the world.

The father of the modern guitar is considered to Antonio de Torres, because up to that time the guitar was quite small and very narrow. He worked on the design of the guitar and made it bigger, also working on making it stronger and to improve the sound of the guitar.

Of course it was not until the early part of the 20 th century that the first electric guitar was developed. It 'was George Beauchamp who has obtained the first patent in 1936 for an electric guitar. Beauchamp later went on to help found the company that produced the Rickenbacker electric guitars. This company became known in the '60s, when John Lennon used one of their guitars for their debut in 1964 at the Ed Sullivan show. Paul McCartney would use a Rickenbacker bass, when he was recording, and throughout their career, the Beatles were known for using this brand of guitars.

The other two companies of pioneers who are employed in electric guitars including Gibson Guitar Corporation and Fender Musical Instruments Company. Today, most electric guitars that are made are still based on the designs of some of the best companies in the history of the guitar ... Fender, Gibson and Rickenbacker....