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String Instruments

Instruments that produce sound when strummed, plucked or slapped. Here are the types of string instruments and their particular characteristics.
Parts of the Guitar
Let's look at the different parts of the guitar and the function of each part through this image gallery.
Early Harp History
Brief history of the harp during early times.
Violin - The History of the Violin
The history of the violin, important facts and information.
Historical Figures Who Played A String Instrument
An image gallery of political and historical figures who played a string instrument.
Images of String Musical Instruments
An image gallery of musical instruments belonging to the string family.

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