Instruments by number of strings, fewest first

The full ranking of instruments by number of strings, fewest first (8 items). Values are approximate and rounded.

#ItemValue
1Ukulele4 strings
2Violin4 strings
3Banjo (5-string)5 strings
4Guitar6 strings
5Mandolin8 strings
612-string guitar12 strings
7Harp47 strings
8Piano (approx)230 strings

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