The laouto (Greek: λαούτο, pl. laouta λαούτα) is a long-neck fretted instrument of the lute family, found in Greece and Cyprus, and similar in appearance to the oud. [1] It has four double-strings.

…the guitar and the Greek laouto (a type of lute with moveable frets), for example—operate according to a combination of ear and rule of thumb when they insert or adjust frets (note …

Mar 14, 2018 · Popular during the 19th and into the mid-20th century, the Greek Laouto or lute contributed to the evolution of the now popular Greek Bouzouki. Though similar in many ways …

The laouto, a pear-shaped, long-necked lute, stands as a cornerstone of Greek musical tradition, particularly in the Aegean islands and Crete. Its resonant sound, capable of both melodic …

The laouto (Greek: λαούτο) is a long-neck fretted instrument of the lute family, found in Greece, and similar in appearance to the oud. It is played in most respects like the oud (plucked with a …

Known as a lavuta (լավութա) in Armenian, also occasionally called Politiko Laouto (Lute from Constantinople) in Greek, is an instrument that was popular in the early 20th century, …

Have the experience of Greek traditional music through a travelogue with many different instruments. Learn in detail about the construction methods, repair and maintainance of string …

The Cretan Laouto is an 8 stringed, 4 course musical instrument of the lute family. The laouto has a multi-faceted voice because the strings are in pairs and tuned an octave apart.

The form of the Cretan Laouto is similar to a mandocello with a rather big body. The scale is rather long, up to 75 cm, the strings are quite light an thin. The sound of the Cretan Laouto …

Here you will find out all about the instruments I make and mostly about the laouto. You will learn about its history in Crete, its process being made, the woods I use, and the reasons I use them.