• The Violin is a member of the string family of instruments. It's the smallest and highest pitched of the strings. The Violin is sometimes also called a fiddle. A violinist produces sound by drawing a bow across one or more of the strings, or by plucking strings with their hands. The Violin is used in a wide variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, folk, and even Rock and Roll. Listen to the Violin
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• The Viola is a member of the string family of instruments. It's the middle voice of string family between Violin and Cello. Its sound is similar to the Violin, but with a larger body, it has a lower pitch, and a rich dark tone. A Viola player produces sound by pulling a bow across one or more of the strings. The Viola is used to play the middle harmonies of most compositions. Listen to the Viola
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• The Cello is a member of the string family of instruments. It's the second largest bowed string instrument, the double bass being the largest. The Cello has been described as the closest sounding instrument to the human voice. Like the other members of the string family, it is played by drawing a bow over the strings. The Cello is a standard part of orchestra and string quartets, and has recently been popularized by world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Today, it is featured in Pop and Rock recordings, and has recently appeared in major hip-hop and R & B performances. Listen To The Cello
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• The Flute is a member of the Woodwind family. Unlike the woodwind instruments with reeds, a Flute is a metal, reedless wind instrument that produces sound from the flow of air across an opening. Flutes are the earliest known musical instruments. A number of flutes have been discovered dating as far back as 40,000 years ago. The Flute is frequently found in orchestras, jazz ensembles, and even rock bands. Listen to the Flute
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• The Clarinet is a part of the Woodwind family that uses a wooden reed when played. When air is blown through the opening between the reed and its mouthpiece, the reed vibrates and produces its sound. The five sections of the modern Bb Clarinet are the Bell, Lower Joint, Upper Joint, Barrel, and the Mouthpiece. When the sections are assembled properly, the instrument is ready to play. The Clarinet is used in Orchestras, Concert Bands, Jazz Ensembles, and Rock and Pop. Listen to the Clarinet
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• The Saxophone is a member of the Woodwind family that uses a wooden reed to produce its sound. It is one of the more modern instruments, invented by Adolphe Sax in 1841. It is one of the most powerful and vocal of the Woodwind instruments. The 3 sections of the Saxophone are the Body, Neck, and Mouthpiece. When the sections are properly assembled, the instrument is ready to play. The Saxophone first gained popularity in military bands, but is now frequently in Orchestras, Big Bands, Blues, Jazz, and Rock and Roll. Listen to the Saxophone
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• The Snare Drum is the drum with strands of metal "snares" stretched across the bottom drumhead. The drum is played by striking it with a drumstick or any other form of a beat, including brushes or rutes. Today in popular music, especially with rock drum kits, the snare is used to play the backbeat pattern. Snare drums are also common in drum lines, and a key part as musical marching ensemble. Percussion instruments are available to 5th graders participating in Experienced Band lessons.
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• The Trombone is a member of the Brass Family. The sound is produced when a player's lips vibrate in its mouthpiece, causing the air inside the instrument to vibrate. The Trombone uses a slide which the player varies in length to change the notes. It can be found in a wide variety of settings, including Concert Bands, Orchestras, Marching Bands, and Brass Bands. It is commonly used in swing, jazz, salsa, ska, and R & B. Listen to the Trombone
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  The Trombone is a member of the Brass Family. The sound is produced when a player's lips vibrate in its mouthpiece, causing the air inside the instrument to vibrate. The Trombone uses a slide which the player varies in length to change the notes. It can be found in a wide variety of settings, including Concert Bands, Orchestras, Marching Bands, and Brass Bands. It is commonly used in swing, jazz, salsa, ska, and R & B. Listen to the Trombone
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• The Trumpet is a member of the Brass family. The sound is produced when a player's lips vibrate in its mouthpiece, causing the air inside the instrument to vibrate. The Trumpet uses three pistons to change the pitch of the instrument along with the embouchure. It is commonly used in swing, jazz, salsa, mariachi, ska and R & B. Listen to the Trumpet
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