Title: Introduction to the Woodwind Family of Instruments | Woodwind & Brasswind : The Music Room
Headings: Introduction to the Woodwind Family of Instruments
Introduction to the Woodwind Family of Instruments
What is a woodwind instrument?
Examples of woodwind instruments
Shopping for woodwind instruments
Flutes
Single-reed Instruments
Double-reed Instruments
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Content: Within the woodwind family, there are two main types of instruments: reed instruments and flutes. The reason reed woodwind instruments are identified as “woodwind” is based on the way they produce their sound which is by splitting the player’s air stream on a sharp edge, such as a reed. Many people are confused by the name woodwind, thinking that these instruments should be made exclusively from wood. However, they can be made of any material such as wood, brass, cane, silver, gold or platinum. Woodwind instruments are incredibly popular with beginner and professional players as well as hobbyists. Many young band students start their musical careers on a woodwind instrument and will go on to play several within the family. You can hear woodwind instruments featured in all types of music, from classical and orchestral pieces to jazz to blues to rock & roll and nearly everything in between. Examples of woodwind instruments
The woodwind family of instruments includes these 6 major instruments: Flutes and piccolos
Saxophones
Clarinets
Oboes
Bassoons
English horns
Also included in this category are recorders and modern electronic wind instruments, plus dozens of accessories for woodwind players.