Percussion Family
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Musical Instruments
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String
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Members
- Violin
- Cello
- String Bass/Upright
- Harp
- Viola
What is common?
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Members
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Oboe
- Bassoon
- Saxophone
What is common?
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Brass
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Members
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- French Horn
- Tuba
Common Traits
- Struck, Shaken, or Scraped
- Often have animal skin heads
- Were once used as ancient weapons
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Most Common Members
- Bass Drum
- Snare Drum
- Cymbals
- Timpani
- Xylophone
- Piano
Unpitched Percussion
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Bass Drum
- Struck with a mallet
- Animal Skin head
- Large instrument
- Provides a booming sound
- Can be played on either side
Snare Drum
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Snare Drum
- Strike drum with wood stick
- Metal wires to rattle
- Can be carried in marching bands
- Hollow like the bass drum
Cymbals
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Cymbals
- Struck and Scraped
- Come in all sizes
- Made of brass in circles
- Can be held or on stand
Pitched Percussion
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Timpani
- Several sizes
- Can be tuned to notes
- Struck with mallet
- Hollow copper inside
Xylophone
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Xylophone
- Struck with a mallet
- Pitched finely in sets of 7
- Often made of wood or fibers
- Played with both hands
Chimes
- Struck with a mallet
- Metal tubes hanging
- Sounds like church bells
- Range from 4 ft to 6 ft
Piano
- Struck with hammers
- Has strings inside
- Plays loud or soft
- Wooden cas
- Played with keys
Shaken Percussion
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