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Unstrung History of American Guitar: The Guitar and the Birth of American Music

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The guitar in America began as an instrument used in popular music in the city and then branched out to minstrel shows, ragtime, and even jazz. Read about the history of this ubiquitous instrument and how it took on its American character.

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ragtime
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jazz, minstrel shows, popular amusements, popular music, steel strings, 19th century music in america, culture of the gilded age, guitar, music
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