Which stringed musical instrument do you like the most!

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   Diane Woodsonposted 12 years ago

   Which stringed musical instrument do you like the most!
   
   Examples are....6 string guitar, electric guitar, banjo, mandolin. They all contribute to the backgrounds on a song.  Please give Song examples!
   
   

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   joanwzposted 12 years ago

   that would be a two-way tie between a lute and a mandolin.TIed for second would be a string base or electric base.

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   Larry Wallposted 12 years ago

   Their are three.
   Violin--I just find it amazing what people can do with that instrument.
   Guitar--I grew up in the 60s and 70s when the Guitar was king.
   Piano--Some do not consider this a string instrument, but rather a melodic percussion instrument. I have a good friend who plays piano very well. However, while it has keys, the keys move hammers that hit strings and make tones.
   
   I can play none of the instruments. I cannot read music and certainly cannot sing. So I just listen with envy.

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      Diane Woodsonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I like the depth here...I love guitar 6 string of course and banjo...I grew up in Music City USa and would be out of my wits not to love lots of Country instruments...love fiddle too David Lindley does a fine job with JB Jackson Browne for years..

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      Larry Wallposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Do not leave out the 12-string guitar--old girlfriend from college could really play that thing. Mason Williams also did a good job. Banjo is good, if the person really knows how to play.

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   Getsavvyposted 12 years ago

   I like the Banjo, My favorite one. When I was a child my next door neighbor would play Bluegrass with his band. They would practice, I often went and sat on my back stoop and listen. I loved the sound of the banjo,  it contributed a lively sounding tune to string mix.

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      Diane Woodsonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This is great that you were in an envionment where music is appreciated as a child.....It makes a lasting difference in our Adul lives...I can't imagine a day without Pop and Country music and like some bluegrass. Its so authentic.

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   cat on a soapboxposted 12 years ago

   What a tough question!  My vote goes to a beatifully made acoustic guitar but a well-aged violin played by a master brings tears to my eyes!

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   TheCranberryBarnposted 12 years ago

   They're all great, but my favorite is cello!  Great sound and you can hug it while you're playing. 

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