STRING INSTRUMENT

- Is the largest family of the orchestra

- You will notice that more of the orchestra consists of string
instruments
- The instruments of sting section includes of violins, violas,
cellos, double bass and the harp
- An stringed instrument is played by moving a bow across the
strings of the instruments. This type played called ARCO
- When the player plucks the string with his or her finger. This
type of player is called PIZZICATO
1. VIOLIN
- Someone who plays the violin is referred to as the
VIOLINIST
- The violin is the smallest and highest pitched member of the
string family. It is also one of the most popular solo
instruments. It is sometimes called a “FIDDLE”
Where is it in the orchestra?
- The violin section is divided into first and section violins, with
the first violins playing the highest notes, and the second
violins playing the next highest notes.
How is it played?
- The violin rests on the left shoulder, and is kept in place by
the players chin.
- The left hand is responsible for fingering the notes, while the
right hand plucks or bows the strings.

2. VIOLA
- Someone who plays the viola is referred to as the VIOLIST
- The viola is slightly bigger than the violin and plays notes
that are lower in pitch.
- The tone of the viola is darker and less brilliant that violin.
Where is it in the orchestra?
 - The viola plays in the middle part of the orchestra
- The shape of the viola is slightly different, and a little heavier
than the violin, though it is played in very much the same
way
How is it played?
- Just like violin, the violin rests on the left shoulder, and is
kept in place by the players chin.
- The left hand is responsible for fingering the notes, while the
right hand plucks or bows the strings.
3. CELLO
- Someone who plays the cello is referred to as the CELLIST
- The cello, also known as “violoncello”, plays notes that are
only an octave (8 notes) lower than the viola, but it is much
larger.
- This is also called violoncello
Where is it the orchestra?
- The cello section, in standard orchestral seating, is located
on the stage left (the audience’s right)in the front , opposite
the first violins section.
How is it played?
- Due to its size, the cellist sits in a chair and rests the cello
between his or her knees.
- The cello has an end pin that rests on the floor to help
support the instrument weight.
- The cello can play the first of a supportive, reliable bass
instrument at one moment, and rise to reproduce the notes
of a lovely tenor voice at other times.
4. DOUBLE BASS
- The double bass also called the string bass or just “bass’ for
short, is the largest and lowest- pitched bowed stringed
instrument, an octave lower that the cello
- Someone who played the double bass is referred to as the
BASSIST OF THE BASS PLAYER
Where is it in the orchestra?
 - Double basses are almost always way over on the right side
of the stage
How it is played?
- While it looks similar to the other member of the string
family, it has more sloping shoulders so that the players can
reach and more around on the strings more easily despite on
its large size
- Because of its size (taller than the performs), the bassist
stands or sits on the stool to play the instrument, which rest
on the floor
5. HARP
- The harp is nothing like the rest of the string family. It is a
tall, triangular-shaped instrument with about 45 vertical
strings
- A harp player mat be referred to as a HARPIST
Where is it in the orchestra?
- The location of the harp in the orchestra is most often in front
of the percussion and behind the second violin section
How is it played?\
- The harps strings are plucked or strummed with the players
fingers
- While seven pedals at the harp adjust the length of the
strings to produce additional notes.
- The harpist sits in a chair with the back of the harp between
his or her knees.
- In order to be able to reach the strings and the use the foot
pedals that can change the pitch of the harp by one or two
half-steps
6. PIANO
- Piano both as stringed & percussion instrument
A-Vibrations are initiated by hammers hitting the strings rather
than by plucking or by moving a bow across them.
B-You played it by hitting its 88 black and white keys with your
fingers, which suggest it belongs in the percussion family.