I use a psaltery which requires a pick. It's fairly difficult for a non bard though, or a young bard.

As for ones that don't require anything. A lute or a lyre? I can't remember, but I could of swore in the past one of those could of been played with just your fingers.

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Lyre requires no tool that's for sure. As for easiness, unless you're high with strings I'll guess you can still pump something out of it with the right play style.


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>Unless you're packing like 800+ ranks, I think you can learn from any instrument if you use the right style to play it.

But if there was only a way to find the right style without all the hassle!
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> Are there any stringed instruments that don't require a tool?

I know this probably won't help you, but it's worth mentioning just because it's cool. There is a stationary harpsichord in the Trigomas Residence in Theren that teaches strings very well and only requires you be sitting down. If you're ever in Theren, it's a nice room to practice in. Plenty of elemental mana, and a stocked bar just across the hall.

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>>My current one uses a bow, which causes problems between my tool and my short bow.

Better to have problems between your tool and short bow than to have no problems with the bow and a short tool...

E

>>Any string instruments that don't require fingers?

Or an instrument tool?

Hmm, speaking of that, could we have an instrument feat where we play our instruments with our mind? You know you want to...


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<<You could try cradling a harp or lyre in your lap and pluck the strings with your tongue maybe? Or run your nose back and forth across them.>>

Only if your name is Jimi Hendrix?

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E.B.O. Electric Bard Orchestra.......

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