Guitar History: How the Guitar has Evolved

The exact origin of the guitar is still a mystery. The word “guitar” probably comes from the ancient Greek word κιθάρα (kithara). Mythology attributes Hermes with creating the first kithara from a tortoise shell, but many likenesses of Apollo show him with this instrument. Learn more about the about the guitar from the Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music.

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