Guinness Book of Records Attempt in Tenerife

The timple - the traditional five stringed Canarian instrument - could mark its place in history this weekend if the organizers of a project entitled, "Seven islands in five strings" are successful in gathering 1,300 people in the Plaza de la Patrona in Candelaria, Tenerife tomorrow.

The attempt to beat the world record for musical interpretation with the largest number of stringed instruments, will take place this Saturday, April 29 from 15:00 onwards (Yes, if you're anywhere near and can play timple or guitar, they say everyone is welcome.)

Don't expect this to be a concert of traditional Canarian folk music though. The piece of music that has been chosen for the world record attempt is the well-known Serenade in G major, "Pequeña serenata nocturna", or, perhaps better known to us as Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music), to honour Mozart's 250th Birthday.

Three famous Canarian timple players will be present, Benito Cabrera, José Antonio Ramos and Domingo Rodríguez "El Colorao". Those not familiar with this harp-sounding instrument, can read about and hear the timple, in English, at Benito Cabrera's website.

El timple, al "Guinness" este sábado

Tags: Tenerife, Canary Islands, Canarias
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