vihuela

Vihuela guitar

This guitar was invented by the spanish. It is spanish for viola, but it is not to be confused with the modern viola. it resembles the lute, in the shape and form of it. Vihuela music comes from early 16th century Spain, it was written more for the upper class men in society. "Vihuela guitar" bernardgordillo.com. image. 16 Nov. 2013 Chapman, Richard. "Early History." Guitar. New York, N.Y.: DK Pub., 2005. 11. Print.