Take a musical journey across the world—one string at a time.

The Great Book of Musical Instruments: Volume 1 – String Instruments is a beautifully illustrated educational coloring book that explores one of the largest and most diverse families of musical instruments ever created. From familiar favorites to rare cultural treasures, this volume introduces readers to more than 125 string instruments from every corner of the globe.

Inside you’ll discover:

• The complete Guitar Family, from classical and acoustic guitars to electric guitars, basses, pedal steel guitars, and unique instruments like the Chapman Stick and Warr Guitar.
• The timeless Violin Family, including the violin, viola, cello, double bass, Hardanger fiddle, Stroh violin, rebec, and more.
• Elegant Harps & Lyres, from concert harps and Celtic harps to the African kora and ancient lyres.
• Hammered and plucked dulcimers from Europe and Asia, including the cimbalom, santoor, yangqin,
  Mandolins and Folk Strings from around the world, featuring banjos, bouzoukis, charangos, vihuelas, autoharps, and dozens more.
• An incredible collection of Lutes of the World, spanning Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and East Asia.
• Beautiful Zithers, including the guzheng, guqin, koto, qanun, gayageum, psaltery, and many others.
• The rich traditions of Indian Classical Strings, featuring the sitar, sarod, sarangi, veenas, tanpura, surbahar, and more.
• Rare World Bowed Instruments, including the erhu, morin khuur, nyckelharpa, kamancheh, jinghu, gaohu, and endingidi.
• Fascinating Mechanical String Instruments, such as the hurdy-gurdy, wheelharp, aeolian harp, and earth harp.
• Extraordinary Experimental String Instruments, including the Pikasso Guitar, Marble Machine Strings, and Laser Harp.

Each instrument includes:

• A concise history and origin
• Interesting facts and cultural significance
• How the instrument works
• Quick reference information
• A beautifully detailed full-page illustration to color

Whether you’re a musician, educator, student, collector, music enthusiast, or simply love relaxing with adult coloring books, this volume offers an engaging blend of music history, world cultures, creativity, and artistic expression.

Perfect for:

• Music lovers of all ages
• Music teachers and classrooms
• Homeschooling and educational enrichment
• Orchestra, band, and music students
• Adult coloring book enthusiasts
• Anyone curious about the incredible diversity of musical instruments around the world

Begin your exploration of the world’s string instruments and experience the remarkable craftsmanship, history, and beauty behind more than 125 extraordinary instruments in this first volume of The Great Book of Musical Instruments series.