Traces the development of stringed instruments through various cultures. Includes projects for making different kinds of instruments and exploring how sound is made on strings.
Contents
A Vibrating string -- Musical bows -- Folk fiddles -- The Viol and the violin -- The Family of strings -- The Lyre and the harp -- Lutes with frets -- Strumming and plucking -- The Guitar -- Electric guitars -- Music on the page -- The Sitar of India -- The World of zithers -- Playing the keys -- The Versatile piano -- Playing together in an orchestra -- The Human voice -- Singing in groups -- Listening to opera -- What every performer needs -- Glossary of instruments.
