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History of the Guitar

singing were combined with the passionate playing of the guitar to create upbeat folk music. Inspired by the passionate style of the Flamenco music, Francisco Tarrega reminded the world that the guitar had it’s place as a concert instrument. Andres Segovia followed his lead, and took the guitar one step farther- into the concert hall. The guitar was slowly making it’s comeback in the musical world. Factory production of guitar parts and the introduction of steel strings led to the creation of the western guitar. Guitars were now affordable to many social classes. The guitar was especially appealing to lonely cowboys on the trail. When the commercial potential of country music was realized, the recording industry turned cowboy musicians into American heroes overnight. The media brought the cowboy legend to life, enkindling “America’s love affair with the guitar and the West.”After many years of on and off struggle, finally the guitarist had his chance to be in the spotlight. With the invention of electronic amplification of an acoustic guitar, came the explosion of Jazz and Christian soloists. Many artists were recognized for their accomplishments during this time, including Wes Montgomery who had an unique style of soloing using octaves. Guitarists of the 1970’s “brought a rock sensibility and world music influences into the jazz guitar playing field.” It was a time of inspiration and insight for guitar enthusiasts who were finally receiving the credit they deserved.The guitar has experienced its ups and downs as the years have gone by. Fluctuating in and out of the popular musical world, the existence of the guitar has, at times, been in great danger. However, with the wide variety of music played today, and the diversity of instruments that now exist in the guitar family, we surely will enjoy the guitar for years to come. ...

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