From Wikipedia
The Caipira viola or Caipira guitar (in Portuguese: Viola caipira), is a Brazilian ten-string guitar with five courses of strings arranged in pairs. It is a variation of the Portuguese viola, serving as a basis for Caipira music, especially for subgenres of Caipira folklore, such as moda de viola, caipira pagode, catira, etc.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q7933058 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Caipira viola – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Gabrielt4e at Portuguese Wikipedia – CC BY-SA 3.0