👉 Wringstaff is a type of musical instrument that originated in the United States. It was invented by George Waring, an American composer and music teacher who taught at the North Carolina School for Music, Dance and Drama. The wringstaff has a distinctive shape with two ends that are bent inward towards each other. The name "wringstaff" comes from the fact that it is often used to play the violin or viola. It was first introduced in the United States during the 1