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This is because stringed instruments come in all shapes and sizes, from the large and imposing double bass to the smaller and most delicate mandolin. The number of family members under string instruments is quite large than any other type of instrument family. Now that we have the basics out of the way, let’s dive into the specific instruments! How Many Types of String Instruments are There? They’re played using your arms and fingers and most of them are played by plucking/ strumming the strings. Strings are made of nylon or steel materials. Most string instruments have a wooden body, some have metal or mixed elements. After that, there is a hole in most of the string instruments that help to make the sound. Most of the stringed instruments have a head-first, then there is a neck. There are certain rules that need to be in place for us to call an instrument a ‘stringed instrument’ – some compulsory structure to call it string instruments.

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The saw u is similar to the Cambodian to u and was developed by the Chinese into the year. The morn (bridge) that rests at the bottom is extremely sensitive and drifts over time, causing changes in tone. The sound that the saw u makes is more fit for those types of songs rather than fast-paced melodies. The saw u performs its best when playing slow to moderate-paced melodies. The saw u can be played as a solo instrument in some cases but is mainly used for the backbone in some ensembles because of its rich, dark, and mellow tone. The saw u is a very fragile instrument and is played traditionally on the lap sitting down. The bow is made out of horsetail hair like every other bow and needs to have rosin put on occasionally just like a western stringed instrument. The bow is between the strings and the player tilts the bow to play each string. The saw u is held vertically and has two silk strings that are played with a bow. The soundbox is made from a coconut shell that is covered on the open front by a cowskin. Thai people call it “Saw U” because of the characteristic sound that Thai people heard from it. In the past Saw U was generally played in pi phat ensemble with other accompanying instruments. By the end of the 19th century, the Saw U was added to the pi-phat-mai nuam ensemble which uses padded playing sticks and the pi phat derk dam ban which is a special pi phat ensemble in a particular form of theater. 1782) or perhaps from the end of the preceding in the age of Ayudya (c.1700 - 1767). The saw U was invented since the age of the present Bangkok period (c. Reliable evidence shows that pattern of the Saw U was probably taken from the Chinese instrument and it is very similar to a two-stringed Chinese instrument called the hu hu. It has a lower pitch than the saw duang and is the lowest sounding of the saw family. The saw u (Thai: ซออู้, Burmese: ဆောဦး, pronounced, RTGS: so u, also spelled saw ou) is a Thai bowed string instrument.

Comes with a blue carrying case, in very good condition. Made with coconut shell, wood, and lacquer, this instrument, hand striking has a pristine and mysterious sound when playing. Please make sure to understand the description before placing the order.

#Large bowed string instrument crack#

Note: There is a little crack on the coconut bowl caused by the weather in the storage but it does not impact the sound.

#Large bowed string instrument free#

This item comes with free extra new strings (cost $50 from Thailand). Beautiful crafted Coconut shell Cup with wooden handle and lacquer construction.