Instruments
Welcome to Instruments!
Instruments you may not know!
The Lute
Theorbo (a bass Lute)
Didgeridoo
Hurdy-Gurdy
Hydraulophone (water piano)
Sitar
Accordion
Theremin
Sea Organ
Crystal Glasses
Otamatone
Balalaika (Russian)
Glass Armonica (like the crystal glasses)
The Singing Ringing Tree
Zuesaphone
Bagpipes!
Learning about the Orchestra or Band
George Meets the Orchestra
Great for Kinder- 2nd Grade students! Join George as he meets members of the orchestra!
Remarkable Farkle McBride
This is Ms.Couch's FAVORITE book read-aloud. I think it is great for any grade and it is even read to you by the author himself! Give it a listen :)
Instrument Families
Brass Family
Woodwind Family
Percussion Family
String Family
Interactive Sites and Games
San Francisco Symphony Kids Site
Good for 3rd-5th
Good for 3rd-5th
Carnegie Hall Instrument Families
Good for 2nd-5th
Music Tech Teacher Games and Quizzes
Good for 3rd-5th
Homemade Instruments!
Click HERE to check out these ideas for DIY Instruments! Then go to additional resources and play along with your favorite songs
Landfill Harmonic: The Recycled Orchestra
Watch this video to learn about probably the most unique orchestra around! As the saying goes, "One man's trash is another man's treasure."
