Instruments
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Join Violet and Uncle Ollie on an instrument Safari! Either start a New Game or click the mask for Practice.
Skip around to learn about any instrument you like by visiting the Safari Map or the book's Table of Contents!
Philharmonia Orchestra Instrument Guides
Watch and listen to professional musicians as they perform and tell you all about their instruments.
Kennedy Center - Instrument Spotter's Guide
You might see some of these instruments when you go to the Kennedy Center, watch a performance by your school band, or at any other concert you attend! Click the slides to learn more about some of the most-frequently spotted instruments in each family.
This wonderful site is organized by the families of the orchestra. Each instrument has a description, photo, and audio example.
Choose from hundreds of the most famous piano compositions by some of the greatest composers of all time. Watch the colors of each pitch as they go toward the piano keys!
The orchestral team has nearly 400 years of experience. In order to compete, you'll need to meet the players, create a lineup, and play ball! Can you handle the perfect pitch? Batter up!
Try your hand at the piano with this site from Music Tech Teacher. You can learn about chords and even try some of your favorite songs.