Charango

Charango

The Charango is an instrument somewhat resembling a guitar, or a lute. It came from the Altiplano in South America, in the 16th century. It may have come from the city of Potosi, in Bolivia. Usually, it has a length of 23 centimetres (9.1 in), which makes it smaller than an Ukulele. Larger versions have been made too. It usually has four chords, and is plucked like a mandolin.

Charango Media

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  Charango tuning (Am7)*(SVG, second course corrected)

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  A sign in Potosi, Bolivia, in the style of a charango with the words 'Cuna del Charango' (Birthplace of the Charango)

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  210 Museu de la Música, el Bosc, charango

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  Charango in the Horniman museum, London, UK

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  Designation of the parts of the charango

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  Charango tuning (Am7)*(SVG, second course corrected)

• Cuerdas al aire de un charango Richter (temple natural: 1º mi, 2º la, 3º mi, 4º do, 5º sol).

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  Walaycho

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  Chillador. Bueno, Cuzco (Perú) 1960 - 1965 MDMB 825, Museu de la Música de Barcelona