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.

Lee Ranaldo Sonic Youth Bowed string instrument Baryton Plucked string instrument
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