Strings come in a variety of materials, constructions and gauges. Depending on your instrument and music style, there is a set that is just right for you. Here are some guidelines:Electric Strings Nickel Plated Steel- Nickel round wound strings are the considered the most popular type of string worldwide and they're known for distinctive bright ton

The piano is really a "hybrid"--a combination of two types. It's a string instrument because the musical tones originate in the strings; and it's also a percussion instrument, because the strings are set into vibration by being struck with hammers. To be historically correct, it's classified as a "keyed zither" by

There is no correct answer to this question and we get asked this a great deal. There are dozens and dozens of brands out there, all of which have different price points, designed for different playing styles and different skill levels. Half the fun of playing guitar is trying out the many different types of guitars that are available to you. The s