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Wind Instruments
Wind instruments produce sound by a vibrating column of air,
either using a reed or a musician's lips. It is classified into two
groups; woodwinds and brass winds. In Ancient civilization,
wind instruments made of animal horns were used as a
warning signal.
1. Bagpipes
The bagpipe is one of those instruments that requires a
musician to have lung-power in order to play it. Bagpipes take
more time to master than other wind instruments, but it seems
to be a fun instrument to play.
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2. Bassoon
By the early 17th century, bassoons were included in
orchestras, although it would achieve more prominence by the
18th century. The bassoon can be traced back to a musical
instrument called curtal.
3. Clarinet
The clarinet has undergone many changes and innovations
through the years. From its first inception during the late 1600s
to todays' clarinet models, this musical instrument has
certainly gone a long way. Due to the many improvements it
underwent, many different types of clarinets were made
throughout the years.
4. Contrabassoon
Also known as double bassoon, this reed instrument that
belongs to the wind family of musical instruments is bigger
than the bassoon. That's why it's called "the bassoon's big
brother." It is pitched lower than the bassoon and demands
lung-power from a musician.
5. Cornet
The trumpet and cornet are quite similar; they are usually
pitched in B flat, both are transposing instruments and they
both have valves. But whereas the trumpet is used in jazz
bands, the cornet is usually used in brass bands. A trumpet
also has a more powerful sound and has a cylindrical bore.
Cornets, on the other hand, have a conical bore.
6. Dulcian
The dulcian is another double-reed wind instrument of the
Renaissance period. It is the predecessor of the shawm and
the precursor of the oboe.
7. Flute
The flute belongs to the wind family of musical instruments. It
is of ancient origin and was first made of wood. Now, however,
the flute is made of silver and other metals. There are two
types of methods used in playing the flute: side-blown or endblown.
8. Flutophone
The flutophone is a lightweight, pre-band musical instrument
that serves as a great introduction to playing other wind
instruments such as the recorder. Flutophones are also
inexpensive and quite easy to learn.
9. Harmonica
The harmonica is a free-reed wind instrument and is used in
blues and folk music. Musicians such as Larry Adler
and Sonny Boy Williamson played the harmonica. This is
certainly an instrument worth trying out, very portable,
affordable and offers a lot of opportunities for jam sessions.
10. Oboe
The origin of the oboe can be traced back to instruments used
in previous periods such as the shawm of the Renaissance.
The soprano oboe was particularly favored during the 17th
century.
Percussion Instruments
Percussion instruments give rhythmic support and dramatic
effect to any piece of music. These instruments are
categorized into two types; tuned and untuned percussions
instruments.
1. Bass Drum
The bass drum is a percussion instrument and is the lowest
and largest member of the drum family. Bass drums are used
in orchestral music as well as marching bands.
Marimba, Tubular Bells High-quality percussion instruments
2. Bell
Bells can be made from various materials including clay, glass
or metal. It also ranges in shape and size. It may be played by
lightly shaking it as in hand bells or by striking it using a metal
or wooden striker or mallet.
3. Bongo Drum
Another type of drum that is mostly used in world music is the
bongo drum. Bongos are played by striking the fingertips
and/or the heel of the hand on the drumhead.
Drums, Cymbals
4. Castanet
For some reason I think of chestnuts when I hear the word
castanets. True enough the word castanet was derived from
the Spanish word castana meaning chestnuts. Castanets
belong to the clapper family of percussion instruments.
5. Conga Drum
Keyboard Instruments
Keyboard instruments have undergone many changes through
the years. In its early form, keyboards only had natural notes,
but by the 15th century it had become chromatic.
1. Clavichord
The clavichord is believed to be the descendant of the
monochord. The word "clavichord" comes from the Latin
word clavis meaning "key" and chorde which means "string".
During the latter half of the 18th century, interest on the
clavichord was revived when composers like Carl Philip
Emanuel Bach wrote pieces for it.
2. Harpsichord
Not much is known about the harpsichords' early history. This
wing-shaped instrument is believed to have emerged from the
psaltery - a hand-held instrument that is plucked by a plectrum.
Many Baroque composers like J.S. Bach and Jean-Philippe
Rameau, wrote for or played the harpsichord.
3. Piano
Most of the famous classical composers were piano virtuosos,
such as Mozart and Beethoven. Today, the piano remains one
of the most popular musical instruments for both children and
adults.