Instruments of the String Family include ? ? ? ?
The string instruments are what make the orchestra an orchestra. Without
string instruments, you'd have a band!
These sites will help you learn about the string family. You'll learn the
instrument names and even be able to listen to them.
Remember your tasks:
1. Name the instruments.
2. List at least 2 similarities and 2 differences among the string
instruments.
3. What is your favorite string instrument--and why?
Internet Links
Listen and learn about the string instruments of the orchestra.
Remember to list the instruments of the string family on your paper.
http://www.dsokids.com/2001/instrumentchart.htm
This site will show you where the string instruments are placed in the
orchestra. Try drawing your own map of the orchestra.
This site will also let you listen to the instruments.
http://www.rene-rowland.com/education/orchestra/
This site will answer the question-Why are they called string instruments?
A second question to answer-What vibrates to produce the sound on string
instruments?
http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/instruments/strings.aspx
Why play an instrument? Click on the "cool kids play music" button and see.
http://www.playmusic.org/string/index.html
Check this site out if you'd like to hear some electronic string instruments.
http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/music/orchestra/string.htm
This site lets you explore the instruments and musicians of the Kalamazoo
Symphony Orchestra.
http://www.kalamazoosymphony.com/mir/index.html
Other Resources
Don't forget to check out the library for instruments of the orchestra. The
school library will have books to check out. The public library will
have books AND recordings that you can check out. Of course, once you decide
what your favorite string instrument is, you can always check iTunes and
download some great music--with parent permission, of course!
If you know someone who plays a string instrument, maybe they'd let you give
it a try!