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Small and Large Strings
Age 11 · Music
In a string family, size changes pitch. A small violin sounds high, and a big double bass sounds low.
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In the picture
- Small violin body: a small wooden body around short strings.
- Violin string: a short, thin string that shakes quickly and gives a high note.
- Double bass body: a very large wooden body around long strings.
- Double bass string: a long, thick string that shakes slowly and gives a low note.
Examples
- A ukulele sounds higher than a guitar because it is smaller.
- A small drum sounds higher than a large drum.
Key takeaways
- Smaller instruments usually make higher notes.
- Larger instruments usually make lower notes.
Quiz: Small and Large Strings (Age 11)
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In a string family, what does the size of an instrument change?
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Which of these usually makes higher notes?
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Why does a double bass make a low note?
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