Definition: small flat backed wire-strung plucked instrument; played with a plectrum; popular from renaissance to baroque times. Modern citterns are much bigger, and more like mandolins in shape. Usually with 10 strings in 5 courses. Related to Portuguese Guitarra. Read the full Citterns FAQ Page.
Welcome to our selection of tune books. It is divided by country, but there is a fair bit of crossover and it is also worth looking for tunes in the instrument tutor section, where more can be found.
This category includes releases on the Hobgoblin Records label as well as a small selection of instrument tutor CDs, many of which have related books available.
We offer a wide range of tutor books for nearly all the instruments we sell. Click through to browse by instrument type. All the shops have a good range of these books and staff can give good advice on which book to choose. Many include a CD but if there is a separate related CD you should look on the Recordings Page.
