Instruments of the orchestra
Lesson 1 By the end of this lesson you should: Know what an orchestra is Understand the kind of instruments that are found in an orchestra and
What is an orchestra? An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble. A typical orchestra is made up of four sections Strings Brass Woodwind and Percussion instruments. Orchestra’s have grown over the years. Did you know that an orchestra could have up to 100 players playing together at the same time!
What is an orchestra? In your books copy out these sentences and fill in the missing words. An orchestra is a large instrumental ______________ A typical orchestra is made up of ______ sections. Brass, woodwind, percussion and ______________ Ensemble 4 Strings
Peter and the wolf Peter & The Wolf - Disney Story - YouTube Each character in this story is represented by different instruments from the orchestra. Use your sheet to identify each instrument and draw an arrow to it.
Ode to joy Ode to joy was first written by a German poet in 1785 called Friedrich Schiller It is best known for being set to music by a famous composer called Ludwig van Beethoven. (Symphony no.9) Ode to joy is also the melody for a popular hymn ‘Joyful, joyful we adore thee’.
Instruments of the orchestra
Lesson 2 By the end of this lesson you should: Know how stringed instruments are played Understand the role of a conductor Be able to play ‘ode to joy’ (first 2 lines)
Conductor A conductor is the leader of an orchestra. One of the main roles of a conductor is to help keep everyone in time with each other by using hand gestures.
Young persons guide to the orchestra We are now going to watch a short clip of an orchestra. An orchestra is made up of four instrumental sections. In your books write down which order you think they played in, during this performance. For example percussion first, then woodwind etc Title: Listening activity. 1 2 3 4
Instruments of the orchestra - Strings Stringed instruments can be played in a number of ways How many can you name? Violin, viola, cello, double bass Harp Guitar, banjo, piano Bowed Plucked or Struck
Ode to joy During this unit you will be learning ‘Ode to Joy’ on the keyboard Try clapping rhythm before filling in the note names
Instruments of the orchestra
Lesson 3 By the end of this lesson you should: Know how brass instruments are played Be able to play ‘ode to joy’ (first 2 lines) 14
Instruments of the orchestra - Brass Brass instruments are long tubes of curved brass. How many can you name? Cornet, trombone, Trumpet, tuba, French horn, They are played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and making air vibrate through the tube to make a sound. You can make different sounds by blowing harder or softer into the mouthpiece.
Ode to joy During this unit you will be learning ‘Ode to Joy’ on the keyboard Try clapping rhythm before filling in the note names
Instruments of the orchestra
Homework: DUE: Next lesson TASK: Research one of the instruments in the orchestra and design a poster about it Some of your homework will be displayed around the classroom DUE: Next lesson
Lesson 4 By the end of this lesson you should: Know how woodwind instruments are played Understand the layout of an orchestra and Be able to play ‘ode to joy’ fluently with your right hand. 19
Layout of an orchestra
Instruments of the orchestra - Woodwind A woodwind instrument is a musical instrument which produces sound when the player blows air against a sharp edge or through a reed. Most of these instruments are made of wood but can be made of other materials, such as metals or plastics. How many can you name? Flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet,
Instruments of the orchestra
Lesson 5 By the end of this lesson you should: Know how percussion instruments are played Be able to play ‘ode to joy’ fluently with your right and/hands together. You should be prepared to play to the class. 23
Introduction to instruments of the orchestra - percussion Percussive instruments are instruments that are hit by a hand or a beater There are two types of percussion instruments: tuned and untuned. Tuned Untuned Xylophone Vibraphone Tubular bells Drums Shaker cymbals
Performance day!! Listening and appraising I can suggest improvements to my own and others' work, commenting on how intentions have been achieved. L4 I can perform by ear and from simple notations. L4 I can perform significant parts from memory and from notations L5
Instruments of the orchestra
Performance day!! Listening and appraising I can suggest improvements to my own and others' work, commenting on how intentions have been achieved. L4 I can perform by ear and from simple notations. L4 I can perform significant parts from memory and from notations L5