A very popular string instrument, the guitar typically has six strings but can have anywhere from four to eighteen. The modern classical guitar is believed to come from the Vihuela and Gittern around the mid 19th century. It is popular in many styles of music worldwide.

The Indian santur is a member of the hammered dulcimer or struck zither family. These instruments can be found in southeastern Europe, the Middle East and South Asia. The Indian santur has a flat trapezoid-like wooden body and up to a hundred strings. It is used in Hindustani rāga music.