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 magazines column, music supplements and a concert diary. It also lists a number of guitar instructors (entry free to subscribers) and a list of guitar societies. -American Lutherie "American Lutherie" is the quarterly journal of The Guild of American Luthiers, an organization entirely devoted to the string instrument building and repair process. -Acoustic Guitar "Acoustic Guitar" provides music from around the globe and information on the artists who created it. It includes interviews, reviews, workshops, sheet music, and tune transcriptions. -Fingerstyle Guitar "Fingerstyle Guitar" includes feature articles that examine the artistry of guitarists of various styles, including classical. -Takamine Review "Takamine