Cello
  • Second lowest string sound (tenor)
  • Peg at base of cello rests on the floor
  • Supported between knees of player
  • 4 strings (C-G-D-A)
Violin
  • Highest string sound (soprano)
  • Held under chin
  • Cost of violins can range from a hundred to millions of dollars
  • 4 strings (G-D-A-E)
Viola
  • Second highest string sound (alto)
  • Held under chin
  • 4 strings (C-G-D-A)
String Instruments
Hover over each blue dot to find out the name of that part of the instrument!

String Instruments are very carefully made and each one has over 70 parts!

Only a few of the parts are shown on our diagram.

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