String Instruments
Viola and Violin
The violin is the highest instrument in the string family. The strings are E A D G, with E the highest and G the lowest.
The viola is the bigger than the violin because it is lower in pitch than the violin. It shares the A D G strings and adds a low C string.
Violoncello or 'cello
The cello is played in a sitting position. The strings have the same names as the
viola (A D G C), but are lower in pitch.
Doublebass or Bass
The bass is the lowest instrument in the string family. The strings are G D A E (high to low).