by Anita Ganeri. We may know the orchestral string family--violin, viola, cello, bass, but here we also encounter the wide variety of strings used around the world, how they are played and used in their country of origin. Photos and illustrations with brief descriptions bring each alive. Meet the folk fiddle, harp, lute, balalaika, Indian lutes, guitar, uke, banjo, zither, koto, dulcimer and more. Hardback