The Instruments of the Band 5th Grade Band Ms. Hillman 5th Grade Band Ms. Hillman
The Instruments of the Band There are three main instrument families in the band. Woodwinds Brass Percussion There are three main instrument families in the band. Woodwinds Brass Percussion
The Woodwind Family The Woodwind family is made up of flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, and saxophones.
Flute The flute is one of the highest sounding instruments in the band. The flute is held horizontally, unlike most other instruments that are held vertically. To produce sound, keys are pressed down by the players fingers. The flute is one of the highest sounding instruments in the band. The flute is held horizontally, unlike most other instruments that are held vertically. To produce sound, keys are pressed down by the players fingers.
Clarinet The clarinet is played by pressing on keys with the players fingers. A reed, which is on the mouthpiece, is used to produce sound.
Oboe The oboe is played by pressing down on different combinations of keys, like the clarinet. Instead of having one reed, like the clarinet, the oboe is played with a double reed. The oboe is played by pressing down on different combinations of keys, like the clarinet. Instead of having one reed, like the clarinet, the oboe is played with a double reed.
Bassoon The bassoon is the lowest sounding instrument in the woodwind family. It also has a double reed like the oboe.
Saxophone A saxophone is like a clarinet, because it plays with a reed on it’s mouthpiece. Saxophones are one of the main instruments in jazz music. A saxophone is like a clarinet, because it plays with a reed on it’s mouthpiece. Saxophones are one of the main instruments in jazz music.
The Brass Family The Brass family is made up of trumpets, horns, trombones, and tubas.
Trumpet The highest sounding instrument in the brass family is the trumpet. Sound is produced by buzzing into the mouthpiece, and pressing down on valves. The highest sounding instrument in the brass family is the trumpet. Sound is produced by buzzing into the mouthpiece, and pressing down on valves.
French Horn The french horn has the biggest range of all the brass instruments. The player’s left hand presses on the valves, and the right hand is placed inside the bell.
Trombone The trombone is unlike the other members of the brass family because there are no valves to push down. Different notes are played by putting the slide into different positions. The trombone is unlike the other members of the brass family because there are no valves to push down. Different notes are played by putting the slide into different positions.
Tuba The tuba is one of the lowest sounding instruments in the band. Like the other members of the brass family, sound is produced by buzzing into a mouthpiece. Valves are pushed down by the player to produce different notes. The tuba is one of the lowest sounding instruments in the band. Like the other members of the brass family, sound is produced by buzzing into a mouthpiece. Valves are pushed down by the player to produce different notes.
The Percussion Family The percussion family consists of instruments that are played by striking with the hand or a mallet. The percussion section keeps the tempo for the band. Instruments in the percussion family include timpani, snare drum, xylophone, and cymbals. The percussion family consists of instruments that are played by striking with the hand or a mallet. The percussion section keeps the tempo for the band. Instruments in the percussion family include timpani, snare drum, xylophone, and cymbals.
Quiz Time!!! Which group of instruments does the oboe belong? How is the trombone different than the other members of the brass family? Name two percussion instruments. Which group of instruments does the oboe belong? How is the trombone different than the other members of the brass family? Name two percussion instruments.
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