2.1.+STRINGS

[|THE STRING FAMILY 2]
 * [|STRING FAMILY 1]

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOUND IN [|www.oebs.org/page/ ypc-edu-pack/instruments1.htm] ||||  ||
 * || **String** instruments make up the largest section of the orchestra. They consist of the violin, viola, cello, and double bass. They all have the same basic shape, but are very different in size. They each have four strings, are made of wood, and are played by drawing a bow across the strings or plucking the strings with the fingers. String instruments also come in smaller sizes so children can learn to play them.

Other members of the string family include the harp, the piano and the harpsichord. The harp has 47 strings so it is considered to be a member of the string family. The strings of the harp are plucked or strummed by the harpist.

The piano is a member of both the string and percussion families of the orchestra. It has strings that are struck with felt covered hammers.

The harpsichord looks similar to the piano, but its sound is softer. The strings of the harpsichord are plucked when the musician plays on the keyboard. || || =Information on some string instruments:= = =

[|viola for children]
=**Music to listen to**=

[|Marais - Chaconne for Solo Viola da Gamba]
===Cello Suite no 1 [|Pizzicatto Polka] Strauss [|Cello Suite no 1]Bach [|Schumann´s Cello Concert]=== @Prelude and Fugue Double bass = =