String instruments

String instruments

1. These are

   • CORDOPHONES
     • Because they make sound by vibration of their strings
     • This vibration is produced by:
       • Plucking:
         • Their strings
           • PLUCKED strings
             • We obtain sound by plucking the strings
             • We can use
               • Finger
               • Plectrum
             • Instruments
               • Guitar
               • Harp
               • Harpsichord
       • Hitting:
         • Their strings
           • STRUCK string
             • We obtain by stricking the strings
             • We use our fingers
             • Instruments
               • Piano
       • Rubbing
         • Their strings
           • Bowed string
             • We obtain sound by rubbing the strings
             • We use our fingers
             • Instruments
               • Violin
                 • Higest-Pitched
               • Viola
               • Cello
               • Double bass
                 • Lowest-Pitched

2. LUTHIERS

   • Build and repair STRING instruments that have
     • Neck
     • Sound box
     • Example
       • Violin
       • Viola
       • Cello
       • Double bass
       • Guitar
   • But they DON'T make
     • Harps
     • Pianos