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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
What kind of instrument is a tympani?
A tympani, also known as a kettle drum, is a percussion instrument.
What instruments are used in the song Supermassive Blackhole by Muse?
Guitar, bass, drums, and a shaker (... or some similar form of percussion instrument). The guitar and bass have effects on them.
The xylophone and the tympani are what kind of instrument?
They are classed as percussion instruments.
