1. Introduction to musical instruments Prof. Hyde
The Woodwind Family
Introduction to musical instruments
Prof. Hyde

2. Introduction What is a woodwind instrument?
Sound production on the edge of a pipe
Single reeds
Double reeds

3. Flute Made of metal: used to be made of wood High pitched instrument
Played by blowing air across a tube
Other flutes include the piccolo, alto, and bass flute
Found in symphonic orchestras, bands, and jazz combos

4. Oboe Made of wood and uses a double reed High pitched instrument
Found in orchestras and concert bands
Similar models include: English horn (medium register) and the heckelphone (low register)

5. Clarinet Made of wood (sometimes plastic)
Uses a single reed to produce sound
Mid to upper register instrument
Used in symphonic orchestras, concert, marching, and jazz bands
Different models of clarinets exist in various sizes and registers, i.e. bass clarinet

6. Bassoon
Made of wood and the tubing is about eight feet when extended out
Low in register
Uses a double reed to produce sound
Found in orchestras and bands
A similar model is the contrabassoon

7. Saxophone Hybrid instrument made of brass but uses a reed and has keys
Common models include the alto and tenor (both are mid-register instruments)
Commonly found in concert, marching, and jazz bands but rarely in orchestras

8. Conclusion
Review
Q & A