Sympathetic string
A string resonance is an aliquot string, which is in contrast to the playing strings, not directly to the blades, but resonates at certain pitches, thereby creating a specific sound.
Instruments with sympathetic strings
Sympathetic strings are found for example on the following instruments:
String Instruments
- Baritone (17th - 18th century)
- Hurdy-gurdy ( since the Middle Ages )
- Gadulka ( from Bulgaria )
- Hardanger fiddle ( from Norway)
- Nyckelharpa (also nyckelharpa, from Sweden)
- Viola d' amore (17th - 18th century)
Plucked
- Moodswinger ( from the Netherlands)
- Moon Lander ( from the Netherlands)
- Sarangi ( from India / Pakistan)
- Sarod ( from India)
- Sitar ( from India)
- Rawap ( from Xinjiang )
Keyboard Instruments
- Blüthner piano
The patented wing of the Blüthner used in the treble of the instrument over the three struck strings that belong to a key, each additional, tuned an octave string that brightens the overall sound and more transparent.