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An explanation of how an archtop guitar differs from a flattop instrument. A brief history of the former instrument and a list of the modern models defining characteristics....
52: The "Beating Guitar" Of Italy
A description of the Italian battenge guitar, its various characteristics and how they vary from those of a classical guitar....
53: Seven-String Guitars: A Niche Instrument
An explanation of how the extra string on a seven-string guitar can be attached and a history of the instrument....
54: The Portuguese Guitar: A Modern Cittern
A brief history of the evolution of the Portuguese guitar, an explanation of the two varieties of the instrument and a summary of its importance in the musical genre of fado....
55: Fingerpicking: A Technique For Many Genres
An explanantion of how fingerpicking differs from the other methods of playing a guitar and an overview of some of the genres that use fingerpicking....
56: Tenor Guitars: More Common Than You Realize
A brief history of the tenor guitar, a description of its basic characteristics and how they differ from those of a standard six-string, and a summary of its modern popularity....
57: Double Neck Guitars: A Two In One Scenario
An explanation of the advantage of the double neck guitar, a description of some variations that can be found and a word about its place in modern music....
58: The Bodhran: The Unofficial Drum Of Ireland
A brief history of the bodhran, including an explanation of its traditional use as a tool of war and of noisemaking. A description of its basic physical characteristics and playing technique....
59: The Acoustic Bass Guitar: A Relative Newcomer
A brief history of the origins of the acoustic bass guitar, a description of how it differs from other guitars, and a discussion of a few of the commonly used Mexican versions....
60: Sheet Music Then & Now
Most modern musicians take sheet music for granted. Sheet music abounds in printed form and can even be downloaded from the Internet. It's a far cry from the days of oral tradition. Centuries ago, there were few ways to pass on music other than to "hum a few bars" until the listener caught on....
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51: Flattop Vs. Archtop Guitars: Sound Holes And Soundboards An explanation of how an archtop guitar differs from a flattop instrument. A brief history of the former instrument and a list of the modern models defining characteristics....
52: The "Beating Guitar" Of Italy
A description of the Italian battenge guitar, its various characteristics and how they vary from those of a classical guitar....
53: Seven-String Guitars: A Niche Instrument
An explanation of how the extra string on a seven-string guitar can be attached and a history of the instrument....
54: The Portuguese Guitar: A Modern Cittern
A brief history of the evolution of the Portuguese guitar, an explanation of the two varieties of the instrument and a summary of its importance in the musical genre of fado....
55: Fingerpicking: A Technique For Many Genres
An explanantion of how fingerpicking differs from the other methods of playing a guitar and an overview of some of the genres that use fingerpicking....
56: Tenor Guitars: More Common Than You Realize
A brief history of the tenor guitar, a description of its basic characteristics and how they differ from those of a standard six-string, and a summary of its modern popularity....
57: Double Neck Guitars: A Two In One Scenario
An explanation of the advantage of the double neck guitar, a description of some variations that can be found and a word about its place in modern music....
58: The Bodhran: The Unofficial Drum Of Ireland
A brief history of the bodhran, including an explanation of its traditional use as a tool of war and of noisemaking. A description of its basic physical characteristics and playing technique....
59: The Acoustic Bass Guitar: A Relative Newcomer
A brief history of the origins of the acoustic bass guitar, a description of how it differs from other guitars, and a discussion of a few of the commonly used Mexican versions....
60: Sheet Music Then & Now
Most modern musicians take sheet music for granted. Sheet music abounds in printed form and can even be downloaded from the Internet. It's a far cry from the days of oral tradition. Centuries ago, there were few ways to pass on music other than to "hum a few bars" until the listener caught on....
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