More Instruments of the Orchestra and Band: Woodwinds and Percussion

Two important words from last time:

        Family - group of instruments that look and sound similar but come in different sizes 

                       (larger ones are lower and smaller ones are higher)

        Ensemble - team of musicians who play or sing together

Two important ensembles:

        Concert Band - team of players of instruments that include woodwinds, brass,
                                    and percussion instruments

        Orchestra - team of players of instruments that include the string family (violin, viola,
                             cello, string bass) and any combination of woodwinds, brass and
                             percussion instruments the composer needs

Look at your packet to find out which instruments are in the woodwind section. 

Watch these videos to see how the woodwinds are played and how they make sound.

Green Bean's Music: Woodwind Instruments for Kids

House of Sound: How do Woodwind Instruments Make Sound?

Look at your packet to find out which instruments are in the percussion section. 

Watch these videos to see how the percussion instruments are played and 

how they make sound.

Green Bean's Music: Percussion Instruments for Kids

Green Bean's Music: Percussion 2 Instruments for Kids

House of Sound: How Do Percussion Instruments Make Sound?

Review and Check Your Learning

Second Grade - match the instruments to their names on the Woodwind and 
                        Percussion pages in your packet.
                      - List the instruments under the correct headings on the 
                        Sorting Instruments page in your packet.

Third Grade - Do the word find on the Find the Instruments page in your packet.
                    - List the instruments under the correct headings on the 
                        Sorting Instruments page in your packet.

Try some sounds of your own!

1. If a sibling has a band instrument, ask for a demonstration and try it out. It's fun to try to make sounds with big kids' instruments. Just be careful!!

2.  Check with a parent (or whoever is in charge in your house) about using old things from the kitchen or garage that make sound. I bet you can find shakers, scrapers, metals, woods, and drums! Here's a video with some suggestions. Just be sure to ask first!!

Household Percussion Jam