FAQs

• How long is bassoon?
  A bassoon is about 2.95 metres long. It is divided up into four sections.

• How many strings does a cello have? & what are they tuned to?
  A cello has four strings and is tuned exactly an octave below a Viola. C (lowest), G, D and A.
  
  
• What is the difference between a Cello & a Violoncello?
  Nothing, "Cello" is just the modern abbreviation for a Violoncello.

• How big is a Double Bass?
  With the spike extended, a Double Bass can reach 2m tall.
  
  
• What do you tune the strings to? The double bass is different to the rest of the String family in that it's tuned in Fourths, as apposed to Fifths. E (lowest), A, D, G.

• What are the other members of the Flute family?
  The other common types of Flutes are: Piccolo, Bass Flutes and Alto.
  
  
• What is the difference between a Student Flute and a Professional Flute?
  Flutes which are referred to as student models are usually made out of a nickel alloy, are silver plated, normally have an offset G, usually have plateau keys and will only have a C foot.
  
  Several Professional flutes have plateau keys, offset G & a B foot, and are made out of any type of material that you can think of. The most common material being silver, gold, and platinum.

• How many strings does a guitar have? & what are they tuned to?
  The guitar has 6 strings and is tuned to E,A,D,G,B,E (lowest to highest).

• What types of Pianos are there? There are 3 main types of Acoustic Piano. Grand Piano, Baby Grand Piano & The Upright Piano.
  
  
• Is the piano a string or percussion instrument?
  In spite of the fact that the average piano has about 230 strings, it's considered a percussion instrument. Symphony orchestra's consider it part of the percussion section.