Violin
The highest pitched member of the string instrument family. It has a shallow wooden body, four strings that are tuned with pegs, and it is played with a bow.
INSTRUMENTS
Viola
Slightly larger than the violin, this member of the string family has a hollow wooden body, four strings that are tuned with pegs, and is played with a bow. It sounds a fifth lower than a violin.
Cello
A stringed instrument that is double the length of a violin and deeper from front to back. It has four strings, is held between the knees, and is supported on the floor with a metal peg. It is played with a bow and has a tone that is much lower and more mellow than a violin.
Double Bass
The largest and lowest-pitched instrument in the string family. The double bass rests on the floor on a metal peg; double bass players often stand when they perform.
Harp
This string instrument dates back to pre-historic times. The modern harp has a large triangular frame with strings stretched vertically across the triangle. The strings are graduated in length from longest/lowest pitches to shortest/highest and there are pedals that can be used to raise the pitch of each string by half steps. The sound is created by plucking the strings with fingers.
INSTRUMENT RENTALS
Fishburn Violin Shop
281-290-4580
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Complete line of stringed instruments
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Highest quality bows and cases
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Finest quality rental instruments
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Method and technique books
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Hand selected instruments for the advancing player
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Hand selected professional quality instruments
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Weekly calls to schools in our local trade area
Lisle Violin Shop
713-526-4005
Lisle Violin Shop is a family owned and operated shop. Our specialties include, but are not limited to, string instrument rentals, sales, repairs, and restorations. Our staff hand selects the highest quality instruments and bows and offers them at the most affordable prices to ensure that you have the very best selection, whether you are a beginning student, or a professional player in search of a unique instrument. We offer a wide variety of violin, viola, cello and bass rentals.​