String Instruments

Which string instrument uses alto clef? (a)  

• Viola
• Cello
• Bass
• Violin

Which is the highest sounding string instrument?

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Bass

Which instrument sounds one octave lower than written?

• Bass

• Violin

• Cello

• Viola

Using Helmholtz pitch notation, list the pitches that the four strings of the cello are tuned to:

(a)  

Using Helmholtz pitch notation, list the pitches that the four strings of the Viola are tuned to:

(a)  

The uppermost note of the violin is considered to be:

• e3

• d3

• f3

• g3

The uppermost note of the Viola is considered to be:

• g2

• a2

• b2

• f2

The uppermost note of the cello is considered to be:

• g1

• f1

• a1

• b1

The uppermost written note for the bass is considered to be:

• d1, but it sounds an octave lower

• b1, but it sounds an octave lower

• f1, but it sounds an octave lower

• g1, but it sounds an octave lower

The bass is a member of the

• Viol family

• Violin family