Title: Woodwind Instruments In The Orchestra - MusicalHow.Com
Headings: Woodwind Instruments In The Orchestra
Woodwind Instruments In The Orchestra
The Woodwind Family Instruments
Two Kinds of Woodwind Instruments
Basic Woodwind Instruments in an Orchestra
Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone

Content: It was quite evident in the evolution of the symphonies of the great masters, such as Mozart’s compositions. His early work would only require a few instruments, but his later work would demand a higher number of instruments. The basic instruments that can be found in the woodwind section are bassoons, clarinets, flutes, and oboes. Two for each type of these instruments are the minimum requirements in today’s orchestra. Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
Creating unique sound would require more instruments and most symphony orchestra or philharmonic would include the following woodwind instruments: 1) Piccolo
The original Piccolo did not have any keys, but it evolved into something similar to that of the flute but created notes an octave higher due to its size, using the same fingering technique. It is half the size of the flute, and that is why it is often called the little flute. Italians called it Piccolo as it is the direct translation of “little” and the name stuck. Every instrument that is smaller in size, the Italians would commonly refer to them as such. It was originally created, so it would make the flute sounds more pronounced in military marching bands.