Classical guitar facts for kids

Views of a classical guitar

A classical guitar, also called a Spanish guitar, is a musical instrument from the family of musical instruments called chordophones. This instrument is most commonly used by classical guitarists playing classical music, but it is also used in other music genres. It was first recognized 4 - 5 thousand years ago.

Images for kids

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  Guitars from the Museum Cité de la Musique in Paris (which houses almost 200 classical guitars)

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  19th century guitar made by Manuel de Soto y Solares, held by Spanish guitarist Rafael Serrallet

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  Eminent classical guitarist and composer Agustín Barrios

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  Diagram showing exterior parts of the classical guitar