10 Interesting Fact About Mandolins

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• Mandolin is a string instrument originating from Italy in the 18th century.
• Mandolin size is very small and easy to carry.
• Mandolin has four pairs of strings, each made of steel.
• There are two of the most common types of mandolin, namely mandolin neapolitan and mandolin bowlback (mandolin in the shape of a bowl).
• Mandolin is often used in traditional Italian music, but is also often used in bluegrass and country music.
• Mandolin is associated with famous musicians such as Bill Monroe, David Grisman, and Chris Thile.
• Mandolin is one of the favorite musical instruments from impressionist artists such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
• Mandolin is also used in classical music, especially in room music.
• Mandolin is often used as a accompaniment musical instrument in theater and opera performances.
• The size of a small and easy-to-carry mandolin makes it a popular musical instrument among street musicians and buskers throughout the world.