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FLUTE
The Flute is played in the Band. It is a Woodwind Instrument and sound is created when you blow into the instrument. The primarily is responsible for the higher sounds and faster-moving rhythms.
CLARINET
The Clarinet is a Woodwind instrument and plays in all Band ensembles. It uses a reed to create the sound. The Clarinet usually has the melody and plays fast-moving musical passages.
TRUMPET
The Trumpet is the highest sounding brass instrument in Band. Sound is creating by buzzing your lips and moving the valves. The Trumpet often plays the melody in the Band.
TROMBONE
The Trombone is the largest brass instrument in the 5th Grade Band. Sounds are made by buzzing your lips and moving the slide. Trombone players read Bass Clef.
ALTO SAXOPHONE
The Alto Saxophone is part of the Woodwind family in the Band. Saxophonists play in many different band ensembles and have the opportunity to play other saxophones later on like Tenor Sax and Baritone Saxophone. Sound is made by using a reed.
PERCUSSION
Percussionists learn to play 2 instruments during 5th grade band. They learn the bells/xylophone and drum pad. We recommend percussionists have prior experience reading music.
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VIOLIN
VIOLIN
VIOLIN
The Violin is the smallest of the string instruments and often plays the melody. Violinists read Treble Clef music and can multiple strings at once.
VIOLA
VIOLIN
VIOLIN
The Viola is a larger version of the Violin. The Viola often plays the melody and harmony in string ensemble music.
CELLO
CELLO
CELLO
The Cello is a lower sounding instrument that comes in several different sizes. Students playing the Cello read Bass and Tenor Clef.
BASS
CELLO
CELLO
The Bass is also called the Double Bass or Upright Bass. It is the lowest instrument in the Strings family. It can be played in strings ensembles or jazz ensembles.