However, mapping between Java Strings and arrays to native strings and arrays is different. Modern banjos are typically strung with metal strings. This instrument has two melody strings and four drones. This is the same as the two middle strings of the violin. He uses Ernie Ball Super Slinky guitar strings (.009-.042). The choreography took place to the accompaniment of live guitar strings and song. He initially used LaBella flatwound bass strings. One consisted of just drums, strings and bass. Instruments with seven strings are very rare. This is also the case with all other orchestral strings. The song opens with a section of clean single strings and harmonics. Dunlop Nickel Bass Strings (1997-Present Day). Sounds are produced by plucking open strings, stopped strings, and harmonics. Tony Iommi has been credited as the pioneer of lighter gauge guitar strings. This tuning is like that of the lowest four strings in standard tuning.