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All members of the Enso String Quartet play instruments from the “String Family,” including the violin, viola, and cello. All three instruments are made of wood, share similar shapes, and have (you guessed it!) strings! And all create sound when a musician uses a bow or finger to make these strings vibrate. But what are the differences? Here’s how to tell them apart. Test your skills during the performance. Look for…how each instrument is played. The black chinrests on the violin and viola tell you they are held under the player’s chin. The cello is played upright, held between the player’s knees. Listen for…the differences in pitch, or the high or low notes each instrument is able to produce. Although the smallest, the violin can create the highest notes. The viola, while cousin to the violin, has a deeper, more mellow voice. The cello’s bigger body allows for lower, richer tones. LISTEN UP! Learn about the history of classical music at Classical Music in America http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ multimedia/series/AudioStories/ classical-music-in-america
Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education Additional support for Performances for Young Audiences is provided by Adobe Foundation, The Clark Charitable Foundation; Mr. James V. Kimsey; The Macy’s Foundation; The Morris and
Performance Guide
THE STRING FAMILY
Michael M. Kaiser President
Enso String Quartet
Cuesheet
David M. Rubenstein Chairman
The Many Moods of Music A Performance and Demonstration
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