Strings (music)

Flatwound strings on fretless bass guitar

A string in music is a string made of steel, nylon, or gut which vibrates on string instruments, such as the guitar, harp, piano, or violin. They are usually under tension to help them vibrate.

Other websites

• The vibrations of strings with both ends fixed
• Historical types of string
• String Tension - technical information on string tension, with tension calculator