String Quartet Research Paper

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String Quartet
A string quartet will always be the louder ensemble as there is one extra part, so if you’re in a large space — particularly outside — or have many guests you will generally need the extra volume. A string quartet arrangement will also create a more balanced sound as there are 4 even parts (melody, harmony, rhythm and beat) which musically always sounds better. The 'string' in string quartet refers to the fact that all of the instruments in the group make a sound by using vibrating strings. The word quartet means that there are four musicians in the group. The term 'string quartet' can also refer to a piece of music written for that group of musicians.

Instruments: A string quartet is made up of certain string instruments. The four instruments
Because of this, the sound level is decreased which is why it tends to suit smaller venues or weddings with 50 or less guests. Having one less part also means there is one less harmony in the music, but if you’re not overly concerned about how ‘full’ the songs sound harmonically then choose a trio.

Instruments: In the wedding music world, a “String Trio” is usually comprised of flute, violin and cello. That’s two treble — high) instruments and one bass (low) instrument. But what, you may rightly ask, is a flute doing in a string trio? Well, it seems that many people love the mix of flute and strings, and a ton of great wedding trio music arrangements exist for this combo. So flute/violin/cello has naturally evolved as the dominant trio type–simply by popular demand. Strictly speaking, a “String Trio” for weddings would consist of two violins and a cello. This combination can perform the same arrangements as the flute/violin/cello mix. But some brides prefer the rich, melded sound of pure