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Strings

This document summarizes different types of string instruments. It separates strings instruments into bowed strings, which are typically used for classical music and sometimes folk, and plucked strings, which are commonly used for popular and folk music. The document then lists examples of plucked string instruments like guitar, harp, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin. It provides brief descriptions of the guitar, ukulele, dulcimer, and banjo instruments.

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Strings

This document summarizes different types of string instruments. It separates strings instruments into bowed strings, which are typically used for classical music and sometimes folk, and plucked strings, which are commonly used for popular and folk music. The document then lists examples of plucked string instruments like guitar, harp, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin. It provides brief descriptions of the guitar, ukulele, dulcimer, and banjo instruments.

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The Strings

(They have strings)


Bowed Strings Plucked Strings
● Bowed typically, but also strummed and ● Plucked/strummed with fingers or pick

picked! ● Use primarily for popular/folk music

● Used primarily for classical ● Sometimes used in

music classical music

● Sometimes used in

popular/folk music
Bowed Strings Example
Plucked Strings
● Guitar

● Harp

● Ukulele

● Banjo

● Mandolin

● Dulcimer

● Electric Bass

● Sitar
Station 1: Guitar
● 6 strings

● Acoustic and Electric

● Different genres of music

● Strummed or picked
Station 2: Ukulele
● 4 strings

● Different Varieties

● From…?

● Strummed or Picked
Station 3: Dulcimer & Banjo
● Folk and bluegrass instruments

● Dulcimer: typically 3 strings, but it

depends!

● Banjo: typically 5 strings, but………………

…….it also depends

● Banjo=strings + ????

● Both can be strummed or picked!

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