Musical Instrument Families
Musical Instrument Families
By: Seth Maples
4th Grade General Music
By: Seth Maples
4th Grade General Music
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Purpose of this LessonPurpose of this Lesson
In this lesson, you will learn about the different families of musical instruments.
Tennessee Standards: General Music 4th Grade Standard 2.0: Playing Instruments Students will play on instruments a varied repertoire of music. Standard 7.0: Evaluating: Students will evaluate music and performances.
In this lesson, you will learn about the different families of musical instruments.
Tennessee Standards: General Music 4th Grade Standard 2.0: Playing Instruments Students will play on instruments a varied repertoire of music. Standard 7.0: Evaluating: Students will evaluate music and performances.
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StringsStrings
Instruments in this family are easily recognized by having strings!
Strings can be bowed or plucked to create sounds.
Instruments in this family are easily recognized by having strings!
Strings can be bowed or plucked to create sounds.
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Examples of String Instruments
Examples of String Instruments
Bowed: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
Plucked: Guitar, String Bass, Harp, Mandolin
Bowed: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass
Plucked: Guitar, String Bass, Harp, Mandolin
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WoodwindsWoodwinds
Instruments in this family get their name from the various types of wood they are made out of.
Sounds are created by the player blowing on the instrument’s mouthpiece.
Changes in pitch are created by covering the holes along the instrument with fingers or buttons.
Instruments in this family get their name from the various types of wood they are made out of.
Sounds are created by the player blowing on the instrument’s mouthpiece.
Changes in pitch are created by covering the holes along the instrument with fingers or buttons.
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Examples of Woodwind Instruments
Examples of Woodwind Instruments
ClarinetFluteSaxophoneRecorderBassoon
ClarinetFluteSaxophoneRecorderBassoon
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BrassBrass
These instruments get their name from the shiny, golden brass or brass-like materials they are made from.
They are played by blowing on a mouthpiece, like the woodwinds!
However, brass players must also vibrate their lips to create sounds and alter pitches.
These instruments get their name from the shiny, golden brass or brass-like materials they are made from.
They are played by blowing on a mouthpiece, like the woodwinds!
However, brass players must also vibrate their lips to create sounds and alter pitches.
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Examples of Brass Instruments
Examples of Brass Instruments
TrumpetTromboneFrench HornTuba
TrumpetTromboneFrench HornTuba
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PercussionPercussion
Instruments in this family are played by hitting or shaking the instrument to create vibrations in the body of the instrument.
While there are various types of percussion instruments, almost all of these instruments can be recognized by the ‘shaking’ or ‘striking’ action when played.
Instruments in this family are played by hitting or shaking the instrument to create vibrations in the body of the instrument.
While there are various types of percussion instruments, almost all of these instruments can be recognized by the ‘shaking’ or ‘striking’ action when played.
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Examples of Percussion Instruments
Examples of Percussion Instruments
DrumsBellsCymbalsMaracasWhile the piano has strings in its
body, the striking action of its hammers classify it as a percussive instrument!
DrumsBellsCymbalsMaracasWhile the piano has strings in its
body, the striking action of its hammers classify it as a percussive instrument!
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SummarySummary
By completing this activity, you have just learned how to identify instruments and their musical families by the way they look and by the way they are played.
By completing this activity, you have just learned how to identify instruments and their musical families by the way they look and by the way they are played.
QuizQuiz
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Which family is the violin from?
Which family is the violin from?
PercussionStringsBrassWoodwinds
PercussionStringsBrassWoodwinds
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Which family is the tuba from?
Which family is the tuba from?
PercussionStringsWoodwindsBrass
PercussionStringsWoodwindsBrass
That’s Right!That’s Right!
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Which family are the maracas from?
Which family are the maracas from?
BrassStringsPercussionWoodwinds
BrassStringsPercussionWoodwinds
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Which family is the cello from?
Which family is the cello from?
WoodwindsPercussionStringsBrass
WoodwindsPercussionStringsBrass
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Which family is the clarinet from?
Which family is the clarinet from?
WoodwindsPercussionStringsBrass
WoodwindsPercussionStringsBrass
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Which family is the piano from?
Which family is the piano from?
BrassPercussionStringsWoodwinds
BrassPercussionStringsWoodwinds
That’s Right!That’s Right!
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CitationsCitations
http://exhibits.pacsci.org/music/Instruments.html
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http://exhibits.pacsci.org/music/Instruments.html
Graphics Citations: blog.dittoepr.com www.usd.edu www.etc.usf.edu www.wolfswiki.pbwiki.com www.skysun.co.za www.cranesmusicstore.com www.uri.edu www.fbcmartin.org www.school.discoveryeducation.com www.ocie.com www.bighappyfaces.com www.trueword.wordpress.com www.blogginginmyuniverse.blogspot.com
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