Classical guitar composers wrote mostly in tablature notation. In the middle of the 16th century, influences from the vihuela and the renaissance guitar were combined and the baroque five string guitar appeared in Spain. The baroque guitar quickly superseded the vihuela in popularity in Spain, France and Italy and Italian players and composers became prominent. In the late 18th century the six string guitar quickly became popular at the expense of the five string guitars. During the 19th century the Spanish luthier and player Antonio de Torres gave the modern classical guitar its definitive form, with a broadened body, increased waist curve,
Classical guitar magazines Review" focuses on comparing and reviewing Takamine guitar models, giving good advice for gadgets and more related content. -Guitarra Magazine "Guitarra Magazine" contains many articles centered on classical guitars and their application. It provides information on a various array of guitars as well as the music they create. -Guitare Classique A magazine with a CD. -Les Cahiers de la guitare -Gitarre und Laute -GuitArt -Seicorde -Il Fronimo -Gendai guitar magazine "Gendai Guitar" is a specialized monthly magazine based on the classical guitar. Written in Japanese, the articles cover a wide range of music from the Renaissance to the Modern. It