String Instruments
Instruments that create sound when slapped, plucked or strummed. here we have a list of string instruments & their particular characteristics.
Guitar: Guitars are played by striking, plucking or strumming the strings.
Viola: Normally, the viola is played and held much like the violin. The musician places the bottom end of the viola in among his/her chin & shoulder then uses a bow to create notes.
Banjo: The banjo it had origin African and in the 19th century was brought into America by slaves. In its' earliest shape it had 4 gut strings.
Violin: By rubbing the bow across the strings. Usually, violins can be played while standing or seated.
Lute: One assumes that it had origin in the 14th century. The Lute was especially popular during the 16th to 17th centuries.
Cello: The cellist or musician, sits down while holding the instrument among his legs supported by a metal spike.
Ukulele: The ukulele is played similarly to a guitar, by strumming. It's commonly tuned in the middle C octave & is generally used in bluegrass, jazz ensembles and even as a solo instrument.
Double Bass: Double Bass also known as string bass, doghouse bass, acoustic bass, upright bas, bass violin, stand-up bass and contrabass.
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