2. Guitar - Has SIX metal strings - Pluck strings with a PICK - Used in FOLK, BLUEGRASS and COUNTRY music - Also used in Classical and Rock n’ Roll music - Originated from Spain

3. Violin - When used in Folk or Bluegrass, it is called a FIDDLE. - Has FOUR metal strings - Play with a BOW that is made of HORSEHAIR - Originated in Italy

4. Banjo - Has FIVE metal strings - Pluck with fingers (thumb, index finger and middle finger) - Pick is used on the thumb and index finger - Originated in Africa - African slaves brought the Banjo to America

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrlqQ1_vZVE

6. Mandolin - Has EIGHT metal strings that are grouped in TWOS - Pluck or Strum with a PICK - Mainly used in BLUEGRASS music - Bill Monroe, a Bluegrass musician, made it famous! - Originated in Italy

7. Double Bass - Has FOUR metal strings - Looks very similar to the FIDDLE - Used to keep the tempo

8. Dobro - Has SIX metal strings - Played HORIZONTALLY in the musician’s lap - Fancy Name is RESOPHONIC GUITAR. - Very similar to the Steel Guitar used in Country music

9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GCsDrwuwJE

10. Dulcimer - Has TWO to SIX strings - Appalachian folk instrument - Native to the Carolinas, Virginia and KENTUCKY

11. Other Folk Instruments Autoharp Mouthbow Washtub Bass (similar to Double Bass) Harmonica Spoons Washboard Jugs Kazoo And many others!