Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
An Introduction to Instruments of the Orchestra
Students will learn about the orchestra families and instruments.
Students will practice identifying and listening to instruments.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
What is an orchestra?
An orchestra is a large group of musicians who perform together.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
The orchestra seating plan
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
There are four orchestra families
Strings
Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
The String Family
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
Where Do The Strings Sit?
The string family sits at the front of the orchestra.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
The Woodwind Family
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
Where Do The Woodwinds Sit?
The woodwind family sits in the middle of the orchestra.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
The Brass Family
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
Where Does The Brass Sit?
The brass family sits towards the back of the orchestra.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
The Percussion Family
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
Seating Plan
The percussion family sits in the far back left and right of the orchestra.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
Why Instrument Families?
The instruments are grouped together in families because:
- They are made from similar materials
- The look similar to each other
- They produce sounds in the same way.
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
The Conductor
The conductor is the person who:
- Directs the orchestra
- Indicates the tempo, dynamics, and style
- Uses a baton when directing the group
Instruments of the Orchestra - Introduction
Bands and Orchestras
What's the difference between bands and orchestras?
- Orchestras have stringed instruments
- Bands do not