Instrument Families: Sound Production
Students will investigate the four main instrument families (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) and how they produce sound.
Key Questions
- Explain the different ways instruments in each family produce sound.
- Compare the timbre of instruments from different families.
- Analyze how the materials and construction of an instrument influence its sound.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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