1. Instruments

2. 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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4. Strings This includes any instrument where a bow is used to sustain a note O Violin O Viola O Cello O Bass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKfuhLCV ldg

5. 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) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bmYkJL 8n20

6. 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3EhkLYfSw4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cy3tjg1tVw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZO5KTJTwhE&featu re=c4-overview-vl&list=PLAAB718A0CCE24C76

7. 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkamVRYBkfg

8. Voice O Yes. O The voice is an instrument. O Don’t ever forget it. O Ever.

9. Technology O Record Player – Spinning O Autotune O Laying and mixing tracks O Personal/Virtual Instruments O http://www.ted.com/talks/tod_machover_an d_dan_ellsey_play_new_music.html http://www.ted.com/talks/tod_machover_an d_dan_ellsey_play_new_music.html