- Guitar: One of the most well-known string instruments, characterized by its six strings and neck. Acoustic guitars use the resonance of the body to amplify the sound, while electric guitars use pickups to convert the string vibrations into electrical signals amplified through an amplifier.
- Violin: A high-pitched string instrument commonly used in classical music. Violins have four strings and are played with a bow. They produce a rich, warm tone.
- Cello: A larger member of the violin family, the cello is played by sitting with the instrument between the legs. Cellos have four strings tuned lower than the violin, resulting in a deeper and mellower sound.
- Double bass: The largest string instrument in the violin family, the double bass produces the lowest pitches. It's often used in orchestras, jazz, and bluegrass music.
- Viola: Similar to the violin in size and shape, but with slightly larger dimensions, the viola has a lower pitch than the violin and a mellower tone. It's commonly used in orchestral music.
- Harp: A triangular-shaped instrument with multiple strings stretched over a frame. Harps are played by plucking the strings with the fingers to create a soft, delicate sound.
- Banjo: A string instrument with a circular frame, the banjo features five strings and is often associated with folk, bluegrass, and country music. It's played by plucking the strings with fingers or a pick.
- Ukulele: A small, guitar-like instrument with four strings, originally from Hawaii. Ukuleles come in various sizes, such as soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone, each with a slightly different tonal range.
- Mandolin: A stringed instrument with a pear-shaped body and eight strings arranged in four pairs. It's popular in folk, bluegrass, and classical music.
- Lute: A historical string instrument with a deep, round body and multiple strings arranged in courses (groups of strings played together). Lutes were widely used during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.