Bandurria

Bandurria is a musical instrument that looks like a small guitar with 12 strings. It is from Spain and is played by plucking the strings with your fingers.

Imagine having 12 rubber bands stretched across a shoebox. You can make different sounds by plucking them with your fingers. Now imagine that the rubber bands are replaced with metal strings and the shoebox is made into a small guitar shape. That is what a bandurria looks and sounds like!

People in Spain use the bandurria to play traditional folk music. It is often played in groups with other instruments, like guitars and tambourines, to make a big, happy sound!