Paulinho Nogueira


Paulinho Nogueira was a Brazilian guitarist, composer and singer.

Biography

He was an eclectic composer, his influences ranging from Bossa nova to Bach. Paulinho Nogueira designed the craviola, a guitar with a sloping bout and offset body shape. He was the teacher of Toquinho.

Craviola

The Craviola is an acoustic guitar designed by Paulinho Nogueira and built by manufacturer Giannini.
Craviolas have a distinct asymmetric body shape that deviates from the upper and lower bouts of classical guitars. Its timbre is said to resemble a combination of sounds from a harpsichord and a viola caipira, hence the portmanteau.
Craviolas can be six-string or twelve-string and are produced solely by Giannini.

Discography

at the Guitar's International Festival