Strings

The ukulele is a small, four‑stringed instrument of Portuguese origin that became central to Hawaiian music and later global popular culture. It is known for its bright, mellow tone and ease of play, making it a favorite among beginners and seasoned musicians alike.

An acoustic guitar is a fretted string instrument that produces sound through a resonating hollow body without the need for electronic amplification. It is widely used across many musical genres for both rhythm and melodic purposes.

A fiddle is a colloquial term for the violin when used in folk, traditional, and popular music contexts, distinguished by its playing style and repertoire.

A bow is a handheld device used to set the strings of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses into vibration. It typically consists of a stick, horsehair, and a grip, and its design has evolved over centuries to meet the expressive demands of Western art music.

The banjo is a fretted, plucked string instrument originating in Africa and developed in the United States, central to folk, bluegrass, and many other musical styles.

The mandolin is a small, plucked string instrument of the lute family, typically with eight strings in four courses tuned G‑D‑A‑E. It appears in classical, folk, bluegrass, and popular music worldwide.

Pizzicato is a playing technique for stringed instruments in which the strings are plucked with the fingers instead of bowed. It creates a short, percussive sound and is used across many musical styles, from classical orchestration to popular music.