Modern classical guitar Modern classical guitar The modern classical guitar (also known as the Spanish guitar), the immediate forerunner of today's guitars, was developed in the 19th century by Antonio de Torres Jurado, Ignacio Fleta, Hermann Hauser Sr., Robert Bouchet The fingerstyle is used fervently on the modern classical guitar. The thumb traditionally plucks the bass or root note whereas the fingers ring the melody and its accompanying parts. Francisco Tárrega, Emilio Pujol, Andrés Segovia In the 20th century, many non-guitarist composers wrote for the instrument, which previously only players of the instrument had done. Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909), Roberto Gerhard (1896–1970), Heitor Villa-Lobos
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