October 1, 2025
Where does the Portuguese Guitar come from?
The Portuguese guitar is one of the most iconic instruments in Portuguese traditional music. Often associated with fado, this traditional guitar is also used in various contexts, particularly in the university tunas (musical groups) of Coimbra for more cheerful tunes. Origins of the Portuguese Guitar The origin of the Portuguese guitar is still debated today. Most scholars agree that the Portuguese guitar is the product of various adaptations throughout the centuries of stringed instruments brought to...