Tuning of Portuguese Guitar

Although they are all called guitars, there are obvious differences between Portuguese guitars and Spanish guitars. Guitarra portuguesa is a Portuguese national musical instrument with 12 strings, semi-fig shape, loud timbre, sharp contrast between high and low notes and unique aftertaste. The origin of Portuguese guitar can not be verified, and there is no marriage relationship with Spanish guitar. It is generally believed that it is more closely related to mandolin and Sitter, and both of them can be classified as lutes.

Portuguese guitar is the most important accompaniment instrument of Portuguese folk song Fado. With the improvement of Fado's international status, Portuguese guitars are also loved by more people, and there are more and more solo forms. In addition to the sad music in the traditional impression, the cheerful melody played by Portuguese guitars also has irreplaceable charm. Antonio Chainho is the most famous Portuguese guitarist today.

Speaking of Portuguese folk music, Fado is inevitable. Fado's Chinese translation name "Fado" or "Elegy" comes from Latin "Fate". Fado's themes involve "fate", "sadness" and "the sea", and most of them are female singers. The songs are full of sadness, nostalgia and yearning. Fado's sadness is said to be directly related to the expectation of the return of his loved ones during the great voyage, and this tradition has also affected Portugal's national character. The late female singer Amalia Rodrígues was the most important Fado singer in the 20th century, and Madredeus was the most influential Fado band in the world at present, which incorporated many modern elements on the basis of tradition.