Classical guitar is generally considered to be a traditional European instrument, but it is becoming increasingly popular in Asia. China does have a traditional ancient instrument known as a “Ruan”, commonly called a “Chinese guitar”. It has a long straight neck, with a moon-shaped lute-like body, and varying numbers of frets. Vietnam also has a similar traditional instrument, called a “Đàn tứ”, which features a moon-shaped lute-like body with a short neck. However, young people in both Vietnam and China also seem to enjoy experimenting with western instruments, like the classical Spanish guitar.
Thanks to musicians like Paddy Sun from China, who has become a phenomenon in Vietnam, and has had a big influence on the development of finger-style guitar in this country, we can enjoy wonderful pieces on western guitar, with a touch of asian vibe. Take a look:
