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Instruments of the Instruments of the OrchestraOrchestra
By: Kari WilkinsonBy: Kari Wilkinsonk-5th gradek-5th grade
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Families:Families:Strings - FamilyWoodwinds - FamilyBrass - FamilyPercussion - FamilyOrchestra Set-up
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StringsStringsThe strings are the largest familyof instruments in an orchestra.
The first thing you might notice isthat they are made of wood.
They come in four sizes: violin (which is the smallest), viola,cello, and the double bass or sometimes called the contrabass, which is the biggest.
(Bass is pronounced “base,” as in“baseball.”)
The smaller instruments, violin and viola,make higher-pitched sounds.The larger instruments, cello and doublebass produce low rich sounds.
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< violin viola >
< cello
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String String FamilyFamily
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WoodwindsWoodwindsThe instruments in this family all used to be madeOf wood, which gives them their name. Today, they are made of woodwood, , metalmetal,,plasticplastic or some combination.
Just as with the stringed instruments,the smallerwoodwinds play higher pitcheshigher pitches while the longerand larger instruments play the lower noteslower notes.
A few instruments found in the woodwind familyare the fluteflute, , oboeoboe, , clarinetclarinet, , saxophone, saxophone, andbassoonbassoon..
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Woodwind FamilyWoodwind Family
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BrassBrassIf you think the brass family got its name because the
instruments are made of brass, you’re right! This family of instruments can play louder than any other in the orchestra and can also be heard from far away.
Brass instruments are essentially very long pipes that widen at their ends into a bell-like shape. The pipes have been curved and twisted into different shapes to make them easier to hold and play.
The brass family members that are most commonly used in the orchestra include the trumpet, french horn, trombone, and the tuba.
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Brass Family
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PercussionPercussionThe percussion family has the largest variety of
instruments in the orchestra. Percussion instruments include any instrument that makes a sound when it is hit, shaken, or scraped.
Percussion instruments keep the rhythm, make special sounds and add excitement and color. Unlike most of the other players in the orchestra, a percussionist will usually play many different instruments in one piece of music.
The most common percussion instruments in the orchestra include the timpani, xylophone, cymbals, triangle, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, maracas, chimes, and piano.
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< xylophone
< cymbals
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snare drum >
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Orchestra Set-upThis diagram shows where
each instrument sits in the orchestra.
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Video & GameVideo & Game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcKurvm_0oE
This video shows all of the instruments playing the Super Mario Brothers together inan orchestra.
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http://www.thirteen.org/publicarts/orchestra/
This website is a fun way to test your knowledge with how well you can identify the instruments and what theysound like.
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About the AuthorAbout the AuthorMy name is Kari Wilkinsonand I am a student at Grand Valley State University. I am aMusic Education major. Icurrently have no preferencewith what age group I teach. I am so excited to become a teacher and teach students ofall ages about music! If there are any questions or comments, please feel free toemail me:
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ResourcesResourcesInformation about Instruments:http://www.orsymphony.org/edu/http://www.dsokids.com/2001/instrumentchart.htm
Pictures and Sounds:http://images.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wihttp://www.youtube.com/
Video and Game:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcKurvm_0oE
http://www.thirteen.org/publicarts/orchestra/
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