What are the lute guitars?

Lute guitars are an ancient form of stringed tools that have the most similar to the look and sound as modern acoustic guitars. They existed since antiquity, with the earliest form, called ud , coming from the Middle East and North Africa. During the European Renaissance in the 15th century, Lute's Lutes gained even greater popularity, when a number of innovations were carried out to expand the musical skills of the instrument. Although these tools have disappeared from existence over time, the recent restored interest has resulted in the creation of modern guitars.

Unlike the acoustic guitar, which has a kidney -shaped body and flat back, they are usually pear -shaped guitars and are rounded back. In general, Lutes are also smaller than other guitars. The number of chains to the fake can be more or less than an acoustic guitar and can be organized into groups of two called courses. Strings design to guitar Lutes with changing time to expand the music series. The oldest lutes, called uds , hadFour courses, usually with a single chain at the top called Chanterelle . Over time, the number of courses and the total length of the tools increased.

During the European Renaissance, the Luto Guitars were one of the most used instruments. During this time, a large number of music have been written for them, most of which will still survive. Some arrangements were created for one lute that could accompany the singer, while others played groups of two, three or four instruments. During this period, several innovations were carried out for guitars. The number of courses has increased and the chain design technology has changed and improved. The shape of the body also became more rounded than the previous version.

after approximately 1700, lute guitars practically disappeared. The reasons for the decline in popularity are not well known, but may be related to the rise of larger orchestras with louder tools such as Cembalo. At the beginning of the 19th century the interest in the lute was restoredWell and Baroque music and Renaissance culture. Since very few examples of ancient instruments survived, enthusiasts gathered as much information as possible through paintings and drawings, as well as using music to provide tracks on the right construction. Modern tools are now designed in low volumes and are usually made for individual buyers.