Today marks the 170th birthday of Francisco Tárrega, the great Spanish Maestro of the classical guitar.

Widely regarded as the father of the modern concert guitar, Tárrega’s artistry established him as a major figure during the high Romantic period of music. This month, I outline who he was, the impact of his compositions, and the change in guitar construction that he embraced, which still has a major impact on the guitar world to this day.

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