The document introduces different string instruments including the violin, viola, cello, string bass, dulcimer, lute, and autoharp. It shows pictures and videos of children and adults playing these instruments. It also discusses the different musical ensembles where string instruments are commonly found, such as bluegrass bands, symphony orchestras, and rock bands.

1. The String Family Are you ready? To learn……..

2. Which of these string instruments do you know? Great Job!

3. This is a violin. You play it with a bow.

4. Take a look at the VIOLA… It looks bigger than the Violin. It’s a little bigger than the Violin.

5. The Viola is about 3 inches longer than the Violin. If you didn’t know better, You would think the Viola is a Violin.

6. Which one is the Violin and which is the Viola in this duet. Violin Viola

7. Cello, baby! Let’s see some kids playing cellos:

8. Man playing Cello. People enjoying Cello.

9. String Bass! Notice: there is no bow. He’s picking the strings. The Big Kahoona!

10. The Orchestra Strings

11. Other string instruments Which ones have you seen? Dulcimer Lute Autoharp

12. In what kind of ensembles do the strings play? Well………………….let’s take a looksee!

13. Bluegrass Band Cool country/hillbilly music.

14. Symphony Orchestra Instrument families always sit in the same area of the stage.

15. ROCK ON BABY!

16. You have been a great audience! Thanks for watching! Please try to listen for string instruments at home while watching videos & TV. Goodbye, folks! Bye Dudes!

17. You have been a great audience! Thanks for watching! Please try to listen for string instruments at home while watching videos & TV. Goodbye, folks! Bye Dudes!