Tuesday, December 22, 2009

The String Instrument Family

A string instrument is constructed with a tightly stretched cord or wire that sounds when plucked, struck or played with a bow. Violin, harp, lute, bass, guitar, and bajo are examples of string instruments.

You make a canjo. It may remind you of a cup and string telephone except you use two tin cans and fishing line.

The pitch of stringed instruments can be changed by:
1. Stretching or loosening the string
2. Shortening or lengthening the string
3. Thickness or thinness of the string.

*This material was used from the lesson plans of Rachel Sumner

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