8 05 Romance 06 Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Mozar. Many composers explored its capabilities as a solo instrument, especially it reached its modern form, at the turn of the 20th century. 01 Julia Florida (Barcarolle) 02 Chôros No.1, W161 03 Maxixe 04 Waltzes, Op.

In classical music the guitar never enjoyed the popularity of the piano or the violin, though it was an affordable instrument and it featured prominently in chamber music. Nowadays, the guitar is a primary instrument in nearly all the popular genres.

Modern guitars were preceded by the Renaissance guitars, vihuelas, and Baroque guitars. These set of characteristics (size, tuning, material, strings, technique, and sound production) define the different types of guitars: the most common classifications are 'classical', 'acoustic', and 'electric'. Guitars project sound either acoustically or through amplification devices. These can be played with fingerpicking technique, plectrum, or a combination of both. Guitars are traditionally made of wood, with strings that may be of nylon, gut, or steel.

It is a medium-sized string instrument, usually with 6 strings tuned E4, B3, G3, D2, A2, E2. The guitar is arguably one of the most popular family of instruments.