Strings… simple and minimalist but when tuned and tightened to perfection and teased with expert fingers can produce a magical sound called MUSIC.
Information about different string instruments –
VIOLIN STRINGS
Violin strings are four open types of strings tuned in perfect fifth. The open violin string implies that when a string is played there should be no resistance from any other finger. So they vibrate more freely. Violin string earlier used to be made of sheep intestine also called catgut. However it has now been replaced by synthetic materials like metals (mostly aluminium and steel) the stranded synthetic core (metallic) is wound with various metals like aluminium or steel. The four strings of violin correspond to G, D, A and E in that order.
CELLO STRINGS
Another member of the violin family of stringed instruments is the cello which is a bowed stringed instrument. Cello string is quiet thin and when played not much air is disturbed hence weak sound is produced. The vibrating string is mounted on a larger body to transmit vibration to increase the volume of sound. Like their violin counter-parts, cello strings were earlier made of catgut to be replaced by synthetic materials like perlon (kind of nylon) and metals like aluminium, titanium and chromium. The pitches of cello string correspond to C-G-D-A.
ELECTRIC CELLO
To keep up with modern trends, the classical cello has given rise to the modern electric cello. The electric cello is based on sound produced by electronic amplification in contrast to the acoustic resonance relied upon by the classical cello. The shape and size can be similar or modified from the acoustic version. Most electric cellos have elongated pin, to allow for the standing position different from the sitting position in traditional cello. Electric cello is also available in five and six string models to provide versatility.
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