Quintola
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| String instrument | |
|---|---|
| Classification | String instrument |
| Developed | United Kingdom |
The Quintola is one of several stringed instruments.
Violin Quintola[edit]
This type of Quintola is like a violin, but with 5 strings.[1] It was developed by violin maker Victor Baston of Southall, United Kingdom in 1972.[1]
Mandolin-Mandola hybrids[edit]
This type of Quintola is like a mandolin or mandola, but with either 5 single strings or 10 strings in 4 paired courses. It is usually tuned C-G-D-A-E, combining the tuning of both the mandolin and mandola. They will sometimes have fanned fretboards to accommodate this tuning.
Historical instruments[edit]
The name Quintola was also used historically to refer to the Gittern, along with the similar term Quintern. This instrument later evolved into the mandore and the mandolin.
Other types[edit]
There is also an instrument like the charango that uses the name Quintola.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Lewin 1972, p. 143.
Reference bibliography[edit]
- Lewin, Robert (July 1972). de Sarasate, Pablo (ed.). "The Quintola". The Strad: A Monthly Journal for Professionals and Amateurs of All Stringed Instruments Played with the Bow. 83 (987): 143–147.
- http://stringedinstrumentdatabase.aornis.com/ Stringed Instrument Database
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