BRASS

This groups sound is made by buzzing lips faster or slower

for high or low notes.
Trumpet High notes, bright and loud sound, usually has
melody
Trombone Low notes, slider, plays rhythmic backgrounds
French Horn Mellow tone, usually has counter-melody
Tuba Really low and long notes, supports overall sound
of band, large size manageable even by tny people
WOODWINDS
These instruments have many keys to make the airfow
sound each note.
Clarinet Best instrument invented, low and high notes,
fast passages, blends well with many instruments
Oboe Make-your-own double reed, snake charmer
sound, nearly impossible to tune
Saxophone Powerful sound, fun jazz instrument, fnger
placement does not have to be exact
Flute Really high and fast notes, tring arm positon
STRINGS
Fingers hold down strings to pluck or draw the bow across.
Violin Classical style, fast notes, very percise
Cello Deep, mellow sound, also percise
Bass Guitar Supports rhythm, rock band potental
PERCUSSION
Once you learn one, youre expected to know them all.
Pitched Marimba, chimes, cowbell, tmpani
Unpitched Snare, bass, sleigh bells, cymbals
Piano Good starter instrument for reading music
SPECIAL
Bagpipes Loud, buzzing sound made by enclosed reeds
from a constant air fow held in bag
Instrument
*No substtutons of atributes allowed. Every instrument comes
with extreme geeking, frustratons and the power to impress.
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