| The first form of the vihuela was represented by an instrument with sometimes many soundholes or decorations. |
| The guitar grew in popularity during the 17th century as the lute and vihuela declined. |
| Hernando includes recommendations for players of the vihuela and of wind and stringed instruments. |
| Originally, the vihuela was associated to a small four and five-string guitarra. |
| Their album Namu is due for release in October 2010 on the Belgian label Jardins de la vihuela. |
| His instrument is the cuatro, a boricua guitar with 10 strings, descendant of the Spanish vihuela. |
