PRESENTED BY MICHAEL YANG SPEECH 101 Orchestra Instruments

Instrument Categories TypeSpecific Instruments StringsViolin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass WoodwindsFlute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon BrassesFrench horn, Trumpet, Tuba PercussionDrums, Triangle, Cymbals, tambourine

Strings Produce sounds through strong vibration Normally played with bow  Can be plucked Harp occasionally joins the string section

Woodwinds Played blowing through a mouth hole on a vibrating reed The larger the instrument the lower the pitch

Brasses Played by the action of valves and musician’s lips on the mouthpiece

Percussion Played by being struck, rubbed or shaken Provide the rhythmic beat in an orchestra