THE MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF THE GUITAR: FROM DESIGN TO EXPRESSION

Abstract

The article examines the development of guitar creativity, focusing on instrumental and organological features as well as musical and stylistic aspects. The evolution of the guitar as a musical instrument is analyzed, particularly its structural changes, historical stages of development, and their influence on the musical culture of different eras. Considerable attention is given to the formation of performance and compositional traditions in guitar art, which have shaped the unique style and character of this genre. Modern trends in guitar music are also discussed, including innovative approaches to performance and composition. The significance of the guitar in the context of world musical heritage, its role in the popularization of both academic and contemporary music, and its influence on the creative thinking of performers and composers are highlighted. The aim of this article is to explore the evolution of guitar creativity by highlighting key aspects of the development of the guitar as a musical instrument, its historical transformations, and its impact on the musical culture of different eras. Particular attention is given to the formation of compositional and performance traditions, the analysis of modern trends in guitar art, and the study of its role in shaping the creative potential of performers and composers. Scientific novelty. The article presents a comprehensive study of the evolution of guitar creativity, combining the analysis of instrumental and organological changes with musical and stylistic aspects. For the first time, the historical stages of the guitar’s development and their influence on the formation of compositional and performance traditions are systematized. Modern trends in guitar art are separately examined, including innovative approaches to composition and performance and their contribution to the development of musical culture. Special attention is paid to the role of the guitar in fostering the creative thinking of musicians, emphasizing its importance as an instrument that bridges academic and contemporary musical traditions. In conclusion, the main results of the study on the evolution of guitar creativity are summarized, emphasizing the importance of instrumental and organological changes, as well as musical and stylistic aspects, in the development of the guitar as an instrument. The study determines that the historical stages of guitar development have significantly influenced the formation of compositional and performance traditions, leading to profound changes in musical culture. The importance of modern trends in guitar art is highlighted, particularly innovative approaches to composition and performance that contribute to enriching the musical heritage. Furthermore, the guitar is emphasized as a vital instrument that bridges academic and contemporary musical traditions and plays a key role in fostering musicians’ creative thinking.