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Folk Instruments

Folk Instruments. Guitar - Has SIX metal strings - Pluck strings with a PICK - Used in FOLK, BLUEGRASS and COUNTRY music - Also used in Classical and Rock n’ Roll music - Originated from Spain. Violin - When used in Folk or Bluegrass, it is called a FIDDLE. - Has FOUR metal strings

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Folk Instruments

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  1. Folk Instruments

  2. Guitar - Has SIX metal strings - Pluck strings with a PICK - Used in FOLK, BLUEGRASS and COUNTRY music - Also used in Classical and Rock n’ Roll music - Originated from Spain

  3. Violin - When used in Folk or Bluegrass, it is called a FIDDLE. - Has FOUR metal strings - Play with a BOW that is made of HORSEHAIR - Originated in Italy

  4. Banjo - Has FIVE metal strings - Pluck with fingers (thumb, index finger and middle finger) - Pick is used on the thumb and index finger - Originated in Africa - African slaves brought the Banjo to America

  5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrlqQ1_vZVE

  6. Mandolin - Has EIGHT metal strings that are grouped in TWOS - Pluck or Strum with a PICK - Mainly used in BLUEGRASS music - Bill Monroe, a Bluegrass musician, made it famous! - Originated in Italy

  7. Double Bass - Has FOUR metal strings - Looks very similar to the FIDDLE - Used to keep the tempo

  8. Dobro - Has SIX metal strings - Played HORIZONTALLY in the musician’s lap - Fancy Name is RESOPHONIC GUITAR. - Very similar to the Steel Guitar used in Country music

  9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GCsDrwuwJE

  10. Dulcimer - Has TWO to SIX strings - Appalachian folk instrument - Native to the Carolinas, Virginia and KENTUCKY

  11. Other Folk Instruments Autoharp Mouthbow Washtub Bass (similar to Double Bass) Harmonica Spoons Washboard Jugs Kazoo And many others!

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