Modern classical guitar (1887–1959) 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
Classical guitar pedagogy Classical guitar pedagogy The classical guitar is today a standard instrument that can be studied at music universities and conservatories. Numerous education publications are available, from guitar-related books, to musical style, etc. There are also institutions that offer worldwide graded music exams. Examples include: Articles which consider graded exams in the context of the classical guitar have been written by the EGTA (European Guitar Teachers Association). Classical guitar pedagogy also includes "music pedagogy". Relevant publications from John Sloboda and others exist, which consider e.g. Students studying music pedagogy usually receive access (via their learning institution e.g. university) to searchable online