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Hello, guys! Welcome to Words in Use 2, “More About the Guitar”, our story for lesson 9. Let’s learn a little more about the guitar.

The guitar is one of the oldest instruments known to man. It probably originated in the vicinity* of China. There were guitars in ancient Egypt and Greece as well, but the written history of the guitar starts in Spain in the 13th century. By 1500 the guitar was popular in Italy, France, and Spain. A French document of that time concludes* that many people were playing the guitar. Stradivarius, the undeniable* king of violin makers, could not resist creating a variety* of guitars. Also, there was no lack* of music written for the instrument. Haydn, Schubert, and others wrote guitar music. When the great Beethoven was asked to compose music for the guitar, he went into a rage* and refused, but eventually even Beethoven could not ignore* the challenge; legend tells us he finally called the guitar a miniature* orchestra. Indeed the guitar does sound like a little orchestra! Perhaps that is why in rural* areas around the world the guitar has been a source* of music for millions to enjoy.

Okay, our little story is finished. Hope you’ve enjoyed it. See you next time.