https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc Guitar Relatives from Around the World en-us 2018-01-14 16:17:59 UTC 2018-02-07 01:03:15 UTC hello@padlet.com kristend514 https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221270917 This instrument is from Russia. It has 3 strings, 2 of which are the same pitch. It comes in different sizes to produce higher or lower pitches. It can be played solo or with other balalaikas.]]> 2018-01-14 16:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221270917 kristend514 https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221271872 The shamisen is from Japan. It has 3 strings and is plucked with a large shaped piece of ivory, horn or plastic. It is played to accompany Noh (Japanese puppet) Theater or as a solo instrument.]]> 2018-01-14 16:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221271872 kristend514 https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221273652 The banjo is from the United States. Banjos have 4 strings, a metal frame and a wooden back. The strings are plucked in a broken-chord style.]]> 2018-01-14 16:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221273652 kristend514 https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221274507 Ukelele is an instrument from Hawaii. It looks like a mini guitar, but only has 4 strings (guitar has 6). Chords are strummed, as in a guitar.]]> 2018-01-14 16:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221274507 kristend514 https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221274862 The sitar has 18-21 strings! 6-7 of the strings are not played, they just ring when some of the other strings are played. It takes many years to learn to play this instrument.]]> 2018-01-14 16:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221274862 kristend514 https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221275163 The mandolin has 4-6 pairs of strings, each tuned to the same pitch. It has a pear-shaped body. Mandolins are popular in many countries. It may have originated in Italy.]]> 2018-01-14 16:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221275163 kristend514 https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221275808 The kora is an instrument from west Africa that has 21 strings. The body is made from a gourd. The strings are plucked while facing the player.]]> 2018-01-14 17:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kristend514/b0javfibtbqc/wish/221275808