Balalaika

The balalaika (??????????) is a stringed instrument of Russian origin, with a characteristic triangular body and 3 strings (or sometimes 6, in pairs).

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The modern balalaika is found in six sizes:

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• piccolo (rare)
• prima
• secunda
• alto
• bass
• contrabass

The most common solo instrument is the prima, tuned E-E-A (the two lower strings being tuned to the same pitch).

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The piccolo, prima, and secunda balalaikas are ideally strung with gut (or, today, usually nylon) strings on the lower pegs and a wire string on the top peg.

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