Classical guitar in Cuba Classical guitar in Cuba The guitar (in the form of its direct ancestor, the “vihuela”) was the first instrument that was heard in Cuba after the conch horns, flutes and drums that the original aborigines used to play; as it was documented by Spanish chroniclers such as Bernal Díaz del Castillo. . Through the centuries, the guitar has continued to be one of the most important and cherished instruments in Cuba, both in the practice of popular music as well as in the classical music tradition. Founded by renowned professors such as Clara Romero, Isaac Nicola, Clara (Cuqui) Nicola, Carlos
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