Portuguese Guitar (Guitarra Portuguesa, fado guitar) - what is it? How is it played? In English!

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Curious about the Portuguese guitar but don't speak Portuguese? This video is for you! Part 1 of a series talking about the various instruments used on the Quatrapuntal album looks at the Portuguese guitar, the history, construction and playing techniques. With examples played live. Please also check out the other videos on our channel & PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to see more videos like this!

NEW! The studio recording of the Daybreak featuring the Portuguese guitar as heard in this video has just been released, please have a listen and tell us what you think:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSOVbybxNNs&list=PLUDMbaBFXpFy6F7zKHv2KW_e_emTKCy2D&index=1

Also check out this BRAND NEW VIDEO featuring the mandora (a type of lute, explanation video coming soon):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moHvD38PFeY

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