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Any instrument that requires striking to produce a sound is considered a percussion instrument; therefore, since a guitar requires striking by a pick or the finger, this would classify it as a percussion instrument. A string instrument produces a sound through vibrating the strings in a strumming motion with a bow (i.e. cello, violin, bass). A string instrument can be used as a percussion if the musician changes the format from strumming with a bow to striking or plucking. This has been seen commonly when an upright bass is used in jazz or when a violinist plucks the strings.
A Guitar is classified as a stringed instrument, not a percussion instrument. It can be plucked to strummed as well as bowed and other methods related to a stringed instrument. A piano is classified as a percussion instrument because the only way to play a piano is to strike it with a mallet which is operated by keys.
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Is a guitar in the percussion family?
No, the guitar is a string instrument.
Is melodies always played with percussion instruments?
Percussion instruments are instruments such as the drums. The guitar can be used for percussion although it is a string instrument. No, percussion instruments are not used for playing the melody.
Why is a harpsichord considered a string instrument and not a percussion instrument?
A string in a harpsichord is plucked by a plectrum, not unlike a guitar pick.
What kind of instrument is a tympani?
A tympani, also known as a kettle drum, is a percussion instrument.
The xylophone and the tympani are what kind of instrument?
They are classed as percussion instruments.
Is a guitar in the percussion family?
No, the guitar is a string instrument.
Is the Sitar a percussion instrument?
no it is a stringed instrument similar to a guitar but of Indian origin
Is the acoustic guitar a part of percussion or string?
It is obviously a string instrument.
Is melodies always played with percussion instruments?
Percussion instruments are instruments such as the drums. The guitar can be used for percussion although it is a string instrument. No, percussion instruments are not used for playing the melody.
Why is a harpsichord considered a string instrument and not a percussion instrument?
A string in a harpsichord is plucked by a plectrum, not unlike a guitar pick.
Do you need a mallet when playing an acoustic bass guitar?
not unless you plan to strike the body with it as a percussion instrument.
Is the pakhawaj a percussion instrument?
Yes it is a Percussion instrument.
What is percussion instrument?
An unpitched percussion instrument are the maracas.
When was the percussion instrument invented?
the percussion instrument was invented in the 5000bc
Is marimba a percussion instrument?
Yes, the marimba is a percussion instrument.
Is the xylophone a percussion instrument?
Yes, the xylophone is a percussion instrument.
What kind of instrument is a tympani?
A tympani, also known as a kettle drum, is a percussion instrument.
