Names of Three Stringed Instruments
Although there are many types of stringed instruments, the violin, harp and guitar are among the most popular. The three are similar in their ability to make music upon the user's striking of the string, however each has a distinctly different sound achieved in distinctly different ways.
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Violin
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The violin is a string instrument that produces a high-pitched sound. It can stand alone, but is also commonly used in orchestras or small bands. The artist strikes the strings on the wide end with a bow, applying pressure in varying amounts and at different angles while simultaneously plucking the strings on the narrow end to play different notes. The violin is similar to the viola and the cello.
Guitar
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An electric guitar is less hollow than an acoustic guitar and is plugged into an amplifier. The guitar is a widely used instrument that comes in two primary forms: acoustic or electric. They are played the same way, with one hand or a pick plucking the strings on the hollowed end and the fingers for the other hand applying pressure to specific strings. An electric guitar has an amplified sound as a result of being plugged into an electric amplifier. Acoustic guitars are commonly used by singers and other musicians, whereas electric guitars are more common in bands or orchestras.
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Harp
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A harp is a large string instrument that creates a soft, flowing sound. The harp is a large stringed instrument and is usually taller than a sitting person. The artist sits so that her hands are on either side of the triangular-shaped harp and strums the strings with both hands. There are sometimes foot pedals that enhance the sound. The harp has more than 20 strings, so it can produce a larger variety of notes than other stringed instruments, and it requires a very skilled artist. It can be used in an orchestra but more often is played alone or with only a few other instruments.
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