Title: The Woodwind family
Headings: The Woodwind Family
The Woodwind Family
The Woodwind Family

Content: the oboe; the bassoon; the flute; the recorder; the piccolo and the bagpipes. The flute is perhaps the most popular member of the woodwind family, and is also the oldest instrument in the family. It is believed that the flute made its way to Europe from China during the 12th century, and the instrument dates as far back as 900 BC. The flute typically serves as the soprano voice in an orchestra. The oboe has a range of three octaves, but is difficult to play as it requires a great deal of wind, requiring musicians to learn proper breathing techniques. Another popular member of the woodwind family is the clarinet.