Instruments
So where would instruments fall… O Which categories would you consider instruments to fall under? O Melody O Harmony O Rhythm/Beat O Dynamics? O Discuss in groups and then report back
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Strings This includes any instrument where a bow is used to sustain a note O Violin O Viola O Cello O Bass ldg
Woodwinds This includes any instrument using air and wood to sustain a tone O Flute O Clarinet O Oboe O Bassoon O Saxophone (woodwind family step-child) 8n20
Brass Any instrument using air and metal to sustain a note on an instrument O Trumpet O Trombone O French Horn O Euphonium O Baritone O Tuba re=c4-overview-vl&list=PLAAB718A0CCE24C76
Percussion Family Any instrument that must be struck to play; it makes a sound and has immediate decay O Every type of drum O Xylophone/marimba/ O Maracas O Guiro O Rainsticks O Harp – Stringed percussion instrument O Piano – stringed percussion instrument O Guitar – stringed percussion instrument
Voice O Yes. O The voice is an instrument. O Don’t ever forget it. O Ever.
Technology O Record Player – Spinning O Autotune O Laying and mixing tracks O Personal/Virtual Instruments O d_dan_ellsey_play_new_music.html d_dan_ellsey_play_new_music.html