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| − | A '''mandolin''' is a string instrument which is plucked or strummed like a [[guitar]]. | + | A '''mandolin''' is a string instrument which is plucked or strummed like a [[guitar]]. The mandolin evolved in [[Naples]], [[Italy]].<ref>http://www.banjolin.co.uk/mandolin/mandolinhistory.htm</ref> There are several forms of Mandolins including the Neapolitan style which has a bowl shape, the original shape of mandolins. The other forms include flat back style and guitar style. The mandolin has a sound board with sound holes, a flat fret board and eight strings arranged as four pairs (courses). The tuning of this instrument is similar to a violin and is usually GDAE. Apart from western classical music, the mandolin has been used in jazz, rock music and Indian classical music. |
Revision as of 21:54, November 15, 2008
A mandolin is a string instrument which is plucked or strummed like a guitar. The mandolin evolved in Naples, Italy.[1] There are several forms of Mandolins including the Neapolitan style which has a bowl shape, the original shape of mandolins. The other forms include flat back style and guitar style. The mandolin has a sound board with sound holes, a flat fret board and eight strings arranged as four pairs (courses). The tuning of this instrument is similar to a violin and is usually GDAE. Apart from western classical music, the mandolin has been used in jazz, rock music and Indian classical music.