m-SCIENCE PRINCIPLES 7

VIOLINS, VIOLAS, CELLOS, AND BASSES ALL HAVE 4 OPEN STRINGS.

The term “Open String” means that the entire length of the string is free to vibrate.

(FROM THE NUT TO THE BRIDGE)

Each string is tightened by its own peg to the exact tension that brings the string to its exact and proper frequency.

OPEN STRING FREQUENCIES 

OPEN STRING FREQUENCIES

VIOLIN OPEN STRINGS

VIOLA OPEN STRINGS

CELLO OPEN STRINGS

BASS OPEN STRINGS 

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Music Staff Evolution
Music Clef Origins 
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Friction
Bass Tuning Mechanism
Modern-Day Violin Family
Bridges Through the Ages 
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