THE GUITAR, ITS EVOLUTION INTO JAZZ, AND INNOVATIONS GUITARISTS HAVE DEVELOPED WITHIN JAZZ

There are many theories and speculations on the origin of the guitar. The ancient Greek kithara and long necked lutes from Mesopotamia and Anatolia have similarities to the guitar. In the 15th century, the Renaissance four course guitar became well known. The modern vihuela and lute of today are very similar to instruments of that time (Grove). The guitar has evolved over the last five centuries to become the guitar of today. The 16th century …

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