What was the musical instrument at closing ceremonies in Beijing that souded like a violin? ?

mitzi m asked:


It was played by women all dressed in yellow. It had strings, but looked oddly like a mini vacuum cleaner?

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What are the variable factors that affect the pitch (frequency) of a vibrating string? How are these factors c

piggypu1 asked:


What are the variable factors that affect the pitch (frequency) of a vibrating string? How are these factors controlled in a stringed musical instrument such as a violin?

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trying to find name of musical instrument that looks like a low piano but has strings like a harp, made in usa

Dianne D asked:


it was manufactured in minneapolis in 1890, is #erd 572 also has 39 marked over various pieces of woodwork. hard to read but says mfg. by the inventor?? also lama c (r or K) e nails. i believe it may be called a piano harp. it has 14 sets of 3 strings and 10 sets of 2 strings. any help would be greatly apprieciated.

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britain’s got talent - whats that piece of music called?

Lynn M asked:


A group of 4 girls in purple dresses played a piece of music using electric string instruments.
What’s the piece of musical called?

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Which guitar isn’t a crappy one?

rab asked:


Hello! I want to start guitar, and I need to buy one off Amazon. I ve heard they have a FEW really good ones. But, I’m only a beginner, so if I attatch links, is it possible for someone to tell me which one is the best for its price and name and quality, for me? Thanks!
ps. I’m left-handed, so I don’t know if I should get a leftie or a rightie guitar. I’ve also played violin for seven years so I’m hoping the string instrument knowledge will give me some former ground. :)
http://www.amazon.com/Green-Acoustic-Guitar-Case-Accessories/dp/B000W21AT6/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1233098836&sr=1-23

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Classical-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B000W79EOE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1233099338&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Rogue-RA-100D-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0002H0D58/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1233099390&sr=1-2

Or, if you could reccomend a good guitar on amazon, let me know. Thanks :).

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know anything about string instrument brands?

Skylar H asked:


I have found a cello that I’m thinking about buying and the information I have on it is the following: Dolce, No Ree Musical Instruments Industrial Company. Serial #72. c1968. Does anyone know anything about this brand? Quality, what it’s worth, etc? I can’t find anything online at all. Thanks!

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Name of musical instrument?

Crystal Mandie asked:


I’ve heard that a while ago, some famous guy was asked to write music for a play. I am also told that, after experimenting with his piano, he opened up the lid of it then put in some various objects on top of the strings (objects like pinecones)

This new instrument created weird-sounding music that sounds like a guitar and a piano playing together.

Do you know the name of the guy who invented it, and what he called it?

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Does anyone know how to make a working guitar out of scratch?

Tran B asked:


For our physics project, we have to make a musical instrument and I decided to make a guitar. We need to use guitar strings, and materials that are commonly found in a house.

Does anyone know how to make a sound hole for the guitar?
And does anyone know any ideas to make the shape of guitar?

Thanks!

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please translate into french?

Jonny asked:

Please could you translate the most important points in this little extract into very simple french. The extract doesn’t have to be translated word for word either.. Would reallllly appreciate it, thankyou!!

“Mali is famous for its music and musicians. The traditional music of Mali is based on the songs of the jalis ( griots), a distinct caste of people in the social structure. Mali still maintains the position in the contemporary African music.

A wide range of musical instruments are used in traditional music. A type of 6 stringed guitar, Drums made of Deer Hide are some of the instruments used by traditional musicians.

The choicest instrument for the jalis is the kora, a harp-lute string instrument with 21 strings stretched over a long neck of rosewood.

Salif Keita, one of the most famous musician in Mali, is an ambassador for jails music.
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What’s the best kind of mandolin to learn on?

wvonelovechick asked:


For sometime I’ve wanted to teach myself to play a string instrument. Recently I decided on the mandolin. I can play flute, French horn, alto saxophone, and piano so I have a solid understanding of musical theory. The mandolin I buy doesn’t have to be anything fancy just something with a good sound.

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