Intro to Band and Other InstrumentsSMS BandHome of the StarsMs. Kinion

The Four Instrument FamiliesWoodwind.

Originally made of wood, played by blowing air over a wooden reed or over a tone hole.

Can you name all the woodwind instruments?

Brass. Made of brass, played by blowing air

through the lips causing them to buzz in a cup shaped mouthpiece.

Can you name all the brass instruments?

The Four Instrument FamiliesPercussion.

Made of all sorts of materials, played by hitting, striking, or shaking.

String.Made of wood, played by

bowing or plucking strings.

Instrumentation

It is important to have a variety of instruments in band.

The Pyramid of SoundThe lower the pitch

of the instrument the more players of that instrument are needed.

Woodwinds – Flute

Made of metal. Sound produced by blowing

air over a tone hole (like a soda pop bottle.).

Held horizontally to the right.

Woodwinds – Flute

Small case size. May also play the piccolo

after three years of study.

Woodwinds – Clarinet

Made of plastic or wood with metal keys.

Sound produced by blowing air over a wooden reed.

Held vertically in front between the legs.

Woodwinds – Clarinet

Medium case size. May also play the bass

clarinet after two years of study.

Woodwinds – Alto & Tenor Saxophone

Made of metal. Sound produced by

blowing air over a wooden reed.

Held with the aid of a neck strap while resting on right thigh.

Woodwinds – Alto & Tenor Saxophone

Large case size. May also play the

baritone saxophone after two years of study.

Woodwinds Not Taught At SMS: Piccolo. Oboe*

Double reed instrument. Transfer to oboe from clarinet in high

school. Bassoon*

Double reed instrument. Transfer to bassoon from tenor saxophone

in high school. *Only if you have a private instructor

Woodwinds Not Taught At SMS: Soprano saxophone.

Used as a solo instrument in high school jazz band.

Sopranino clarinet. Used as a solo instrument in college concert

band. Alto clarinet.

Becoming extinct. Used in clarinet choir ensembles.

English horn. Usually played by oboists as a solo instrument

in college orchestras.

Brass – Trumpet

Made of metal and uses valves to change the pitch.

Played by buzzing lips into a cup shaped mouthpiece.

Brass – Trumpet

Large case size. May also play

euphonium, French horn, or tuba after two years of study.

Brass – Trombone

Made of metal and uses a slide to change the pitch.

Played by buzzing lips into a cup shaped mouthpiece.

Brass – Trombone

Large case size. May also play bass

trombone in high school jazz band.

Brass – French Horn

Made of metal and uses valves to change the pitch.

Played by buzzing the lips into a cup shaped mouthpiece.

Brass – French Horn

Large case size. Player needs to have a

good ear for pitch.

Brass – Euphonium

Made of metal and uses valves to change the pitch.

Played by buzzing the lips into a cup shaped mouthpiece.

Brass – Euphonium

Large case size. Trumpet players can

usually switch to this instrument easily.

Brass – Tuba

Made of metal and uses valves to change the pitch.

Played by buzzing the lips into a cup shaped mouthpiece.

Brass – Tuba

Large case size. Baritone players can

usually switch to this instrument easily.

SMS has Tubas at school so that you can leave one at home and just take your mouthpiece.

Percussion

Students learn on a bell kit which contains a set of bells, snare drum, a practice pad, mallets, and sticks.

Large case size.

Percussion

Each page of the method book is learned first on bells and then on snare drum (or practice pad).

Percussion

Students will also learn snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, and other miscellaneous instruments.

Strings –Upright Bass/Electric Bass

While not a traditional band instrument, it is still taught in band at SMS.

Tuba students will alternate between Tuba and learning Bass.

Bell Work Title: “What you feed your mind

determines your appetite” Reflection Paragraph: How does the

above quote relate to music that you listen to or are exposed to (every day music, music in the car, commercials, shopping, etc)?

Bell Work Title: Woodwinds Reflection: Describe woodwind

instruments and where you might find woodwinds in music.

Bell Work Title: Brass Reflection: Describe brass instruments

and where you might find brass in music.

Bell Work Title: Shopping with Music Reflection: Choose an item you would

sell at a store and what music you might play for your customers to help sell your item. Would it be upbeat, slow, relaxing, energetic? What instruments would be used? What artists? Would it have lyrics or be instrumental?

Bell Work Title: Percussion Reflection: Describe percussion

instruments and where you might find percussion instruments in music.

Testing Form Name on top right Date Instrument Testing 1. Name of instrument Rating 1-10 (1 = no/hardly any sound, 10= you

are a natural at this instrument) What was easy for you? What was difficult? Do you think you would play this instrument?

Why or why not?

Bellwork 11-18-13 Title: Petting Zoo Feedback Reflection: Reflect on Friday’s Petting

Zoo. What were some of your experiences? What would you change? What would you keep the same?