An introduction to the string instruments of the orchestra, how they work, and what they can do.

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Learn about the violin, viola, cello, and contrabass (aka double bass). Also common techniques including bowing, legato, detache, pizzicato, staccato, spiccato, trills, and tremolos.

We conclude with the six reasons Adler thinks the string are the most used section of the orchestra.

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0:00 Intro
0:40 Violin
2:09 Viola
2:52 Cello
3:25 Contrabass
4:53 Techniques & Articulations
6:45 Staccato
7:26 Trills
8:07 Pizzicato
8:44 Multiple stops
9:14 Divisi
10:05 Why are the strings used so often?
11:22 What's next