1. Music and Instruments in Diverse Cultures By: Candace and Camille Williams

2. MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Music Standard 26.B.3cMusic: Sing or play with expression and accuracy a variety of music representing diverse cultures and styles.

3. African Americans Major influences from Polka, Waltzes, and other European styles. Instruments: Banjo, Lute, Sanza, Ivory Horn, Balafon, armpit drum

4. Mexican Americans Music that originated from Latin Origins, very colorful Instruments: Maracas And Wood Flutes, Trumpets, Mexican Folk Harp, High Pitched Round-backed guitar, Guitarron (bass guitar)

5. Scottish Scotland is known for their traditional music Instrument: Great Highland Bagpipe The harp tradition was lost through extinction

6. Native Americans Primarily a vocal art, usually choral, although some nations favor solo singing Instruments: Native American flute, Native American drum

7. French Folk Music, Opera, Basque Country, Corsica Instruments: Organ, piano, electric piano, accordion, Synth, violin, harp

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