The String Thing

The orchestra is made up of four instruments. The violin, which is the smallest instrument with the highest pitch; the viola, which is like the violin but bigger and lower sounding; the cello, which is very low and a lot bigger than the violin and the viola (you have to sit down to play the cello); and the bass, which is the biggest. The bass is so big you have to stand up to play it.

You hold the violin and the viola under your chin. The cello's and bass' have end pins (the metal piece that sticks out the bottom) that go on the ground and you hold the neck of the instrument with your hand. All of these instruments have bows that are made out of wood and horse hair.

Reporter: Paige B. and Makenzie A

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