Classical Strings
What is the classical string instrument with the highest range?
Violin
Name two non-classical string instruments.
Guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo
What does the string have to do in order to make sound?
Vibrate
What is the classical string instrument with the lowest range?
Double Bass
What do these non-classical string instruments have the classical instruments do not have?
frets
What does the sound box do?
It amplifies the sound the string makes.
How many strings are on the main classical string instruments?
Four
What are the two ways non-classical stringed instruments are played?
pluck or strum
What do tuning pegs do?
They change the pitch of that the string produces by tightening or loosening the string
What is the stick-like object called that is used to play classical stringed instruments?
Bow
How many strings are on a guitar?
six
What does the bridge on a string instrument do?
It supports the strings, and transfers the vibration of the string to the soundboard.
What are the four main classical string instruments?
How many strings does a Mandolin have?
8
What are the three things that affect the pitch that a string produces?
Thickness, length, and tightness