Viola braguesa
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| String instrument | |
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| Classification | String instrument |
| Hornbostel–Sachs classification |
(Composite chordophone) |
| Developed | Braga, North-western Portugal |
| Related instruments | |
| Viola caipira, Viola beiroa, Viola campaniça, Viola da terra, Viola de arame, Viola sertaneja, Viola terceira, Viola toeira, Viola amarantina. | |
The viola braguesa is a stringed musical instrument from Braga, North-western Portugal. It has 10 strings in 5 courses. The strings are made of steel. It is tuned C4 C3, G4 G3, A4 A3, D4 D4, G4 G4. The scale length is about 500mm.
See also
- Viola caipira
- Cavaquinho
- Bandolim
- Guitarra portuguesa
References
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