A Concise History of the Classic Guitar

A Concise History of the Classic Guitar by Graham Wade, one of the foremost international writers on the guitar, explores the history of the instrument from the 16th century to the present day. This compact assessment of five centuries of fretted instruments cover the vihuela in Spain, the history of four-course and five- course guitars, the evolution of tablature, and developments in the six-string guitarin the 19th century. The work also charts the contribution of leading composers, perfo...