Violas Beiroas

The viola beiroa, also known as the viola of Castelo Branco or bandurra is a traditional 10-strings Portuguese cordophone (5 pairs) typical of the region of Beira Baixa.

Measures about 80cm, has a tight-curved 8-shaped body and circular opening mouth. It has a flat head, a little inclined relative to the arm. It has two simple strings (called re...

The viola beiroa, also known as the viola of Castelo Branco or bandurra is a traditional 10-strings Portuguese cordophone (5 pairs) typical of the region of Beira Baixa.

Measures about 80cm, has a tight-curved 8-shaped body and circular opening mouth. It has a flat head, a little inclined relative to the arm. It has two simple strings (called requintas) with pegs located next to the arm connection with the box, that touch loose.

The two most acute orders tuned in unison and the three most severe in octaves.

The tuning is from treble to bass D4 - B3 - G3 - D3 - A2 - D5