STRING INSTRUMENTS
As we are studying the different sections of the orchestra, it could be very helpful to watch some videos about different string instruments:
- Where are string instruments seated in the symphonic orchestra?
String seating in the orchestra |
A different use of the cello:
Double-bass is very used in JAZZ:
PLUCKED STRING:
HARPHAMMERED DULCIMER
WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS
First, let's see where the woodwind instruments are located in the symphonic orchestra:
Woodwind section:
FLUTE
The flute was originally made from wood, but now it is made of metal. It is held sideways.
Flute beatbox - Peter and the wolf
Emmanuel Pahud (flute player of the Berlin Philarmonic)
PICCOLO
(Piccolo player - Gudrun Hinze)
OBOE
The oboist plays an important role in the orchestra, he or she has to play an A to tune up the rest of the instruments. The oboe has a double reed. This is a piece of bamboo cane.
Ennio Morricone - The Mission OST (BSO "La Misión")
Strauss - Oboe Concerto
CLARINET
The clarinet has a single reed, which the player puts into the mouthpiece. The bass clarinet is a bigger version of the clarinet.Benny Goodman (clarinet) - Sing sing sing
Rhapsody in blue - Clarinet solo
BASSOON
The wooden tube is four times longer than the oboe. The bassoon often plays the bass line with the cello.
Bassoon |
SAXOPHONE
The saxophone is sometimes included in the orchestra. It is made of brass. It has a sigle reed. The sound is rich, smooth and sweet. It is very common in Jazz music.
Sax |
BRASS INSTRUMENTS
WIND - ARTIFICIAL EMSSION INSTRUMENTS
PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
The Philarmonia Orchestra percussionist presents The percussion section of the symphonic orchestra:
IRELAND
AUSTRALIA
INDONESIA
INDIA
- Sitar
- Sitar, tabla and flute
- KOTO - Video 1
- SHAKUHACHI - Bamboo flute
- BALALAIKA - Video 1,
NORTH AMERICA
- BANJO - Video 1
SOUTH AMERICA
JAMAICA AND CARIBE
- STEEL DRUM
- HANG DRUM (a variety of steel drum) Video 1
TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENTS FROM SPAIN
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