open string

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A string on a musical instrument that is played without being pressed down.

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Examples (10)

  • The guitarist plucked the open string to check its pitch.
  • Beginners should first learn how to tune each open string on the violin.
  • The open string often has a brighter, more resonant sound than a fretted note.
  • Make sure your finger isn't accidentally touching the open string.
  • The lowest note on a standard guitar is the open low E string.
  • The musical score indicates that this note should be played as an open string.
  • He let the open string vibrate until the sound slowly faded away.
  • You might hear a slight rattle when that open string is played too hard.
  • The exercise requires you to play a simple melody using only open strings.
  • It is essential to check the open string against a tuner before you start practicing.