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A String instrument has a tightly stretched cord or wire/s that produces a tone when caused to vibrate, as by plucking, striking, or friction of a bow. Such as violin, guitar, harp, piano, to name a few.
Popularity
The versatility of instruments containing strings, means they are very popular as they are close emulators of vocal sounds and ideal for harmonizing and solo performances.
Location
Stringed instruments can be found anywhere from an orchestra pit in the stringed section to a solo performer busking or playing in a pub. There are many indiviadual tutors available for a student who want to learn.
Age
Most musically talented people start on an instrument containing strings, and age is no barrier to these instruments and often lasts well into old age when puff has gone for say a wind instrument.
Ability
It is not a requirement, but many study stringed instrument and gain grades, but equally people play for the sheer joy and find them relatively easy to pick up. You just need a good ear for music and dexterity in order to play.
Description
Stringed instruments come in many shapes and sizes from the great double bass, cello to the little violin, guitars, pianos and harps. Stringed instruments are generally a solo operation though they are the prime requirements for an orchestra. They are ideal for harmonising and leading singing. The versatility of the stringed instrument is as broad as all instruments put together. These Instruments have led the field from early times with the jester and his lute to a guitarist today.
Dedication
Like all instruments there has to be a good deal of dedication and the willingness to learn, which incorporates hours of practice, which for instruments like the Guitar and violin is necessary to create hard pads on your fingers to get a clarity in your notes.
Potential
All instruments are primarily for personal satisfaction, but none so than a stinged instrumet. They have the potential to take you into public places, for performing with or without other musicians.
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Related Activities
Related activities include working with orchestras, within a group be it pop, a quartet, or folk songs in a club or pub to open air performances such as shows.
Cost
With all musical instruments price or cost is dependant upon what instrument you play and the quality of sound you want. With instruments you get what you pay for and the sound reflects it value as well.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
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