Bandola
The bandola is the tenor voice of the mandolin family. With a larger body and a longer string length than the mandolin, it is usually tuned a fifth lower (C–G–D–A, like the viola), giving a warmer, ro
Bandoloncelo (Mandocello)
The bandoloncelo (mandocello) is the bass voice of the mandolin family. Tuned like the cello (C–G–D–A), an octave below the bandola, it has a large body and a deep, resonant sound.
Classical Guitar
This is surely the most popular fingerpicked instrument in the world. As we know it today, it is the result of a long evolution in which the Spanish played perhaps the most important part, thanks to t
Mandolin (Bandolim)
The mandolin is one of the most important Portuguese folk instruments. Tuned like the violin but with double courses, it has its own family, the best known members being the bandola, the bandoleta and
Braguinha
The Braguinha (also known as Machete) is a traditional instrument of Madeira. It is thought to descend from the Cavaquinho and to have later given rise to other cavaquinhos around the world.
Cavaquinho
The Cavaquinho is probably the most played traditional instrument in Portugal. Originally from the Minho region, it is part of every folk ensemble in the north of the country.