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Family of woodwind instruments. Of course, there are a lot of trees here, but the main thing is the breath. Each instrument is a masterful conduit for creating music. You activate it by blowing air. Woodwinds add an important sound to the orchestra, filling it with soft richness. The woodwind family includes several different instruments, each with its own sound and character. They are like siblings: similar, but different. So, let's get to know this family, the woodwind family. Well, I play the trumpet, and it's so interesting for me to learn about woodwinds. Auguste, what distinguishes woodwinds from other instruments?
Historically, all woodwind instruments were made of wood. So many of them use reeds to create sound. However, some do not. I play the oboe. This is a double-reed instrument, meaning it has two reeds that are pressed against each other. It's a bit like taking two blades of grass and blowing between them to hear a buzzing sound- that's how a double reed works. I like it. When I was in third grade or something, we played the recorder. And if I closed all the holes, the lowest note came out, because the air column was the longest. Can you show how you change the length of the air column with your fingers so we can hear the sound go from high to low?
This is great. Let's talk about the clarinet. Yes, it's a clarinet. This is a single-reed instrument, and it has a ligature to keep the reed from falling off. The reed vibrates, creating sound in the instrument. Perfectly. What does the tongue do? Why do you have a piece of wood that is supposed to vibrate? Without this piece of wood, it wouldn't vibrate. The instrument would not make any sound at all. It has to be here for the instrument to start sounding.
Okay, so which is better: one tongue or two? It really depends on the tool. That is, they don't have a mouthpiece, but I do. Oh, your tongue is vibrating on the mouthpiece, and those tongues are just hitting each other. So this is one reed, and this is two, so the bassoon is like an oboe, right? Yes. Yes, the concept is almost the same, only this tab is a little larger, and there is no cork on the end. We call it a turban, and you put it on the es, which is right here.
OK. I would like to talk about character. You know, we consider woodwind instruments to be the " personality" of an orchestra. And I think you all like the character of your instrument. It's almost like having a friend, isn't it? It is possible that someone may not like the character of the bassoon. I definitely think he has his moments of grumpiness, you know, he sometimes gives the impression of a kind of annoying old grandfather. But I really like the way it sounds in the high and mid registers , where it's very soft and like someone is singing. Oho. And tell us about your instrument. Well, the flute doesn't have a reed at all. You blow into the hole to make a sound, much like you blow into a soda bottle to change the pitch, etc.
Why don't you have a tongue? Well, air enters the instrument when you blow into the hole, but only partially. So the flute actually needs a lot more air than you think. I remember when I first got my flute, I was n't even allowed to touch its body. I was just focused on getting sound out of the instrument head. Oh, do it. Only the head. Let's do Head Only. Then you can play " Hot Cross Buns". It's me, it's me. Okay, I want to play a little game. I will be the conductor and start with the flute, then the clarinet, then the oboe, then the bassoon. Are you ready? You just play one note and make it as beautiful as possible so that we all understand what makes your instrument special. 1 2 3 4 Oh, I love woodwinds. Thank you. Okay,
I'll just end with one quick number, because each of you is so inspiring with your love for the instrument. I'll simply ask you to play one phrase that you think best reflects the character and personality of your instrument. Carefully. I Wow, these woodwinds are pretty cool. So, they all need air, and it all starts here. More air means more volume, and by opening the holes, you make the column of air vibrating in the tube shorter or longer, which makes the sound higher or lower . Some woodwinds use a single reed, some use a double reed, and some use none at all. And this gives each instrument a special sound or character, like the playful flute, the light, buzzing clarinet, the exotic, mysterious oboe, or that weird, grumbling old
bassoon. Put them together and it sounds something like this. Thank you, musicians. As a tour guide, I always say that the sign of a good trip is the diversity of people you meet. Well, if your journey is musical, you'll find these characters in the woodwind family. It all depends on the personalities, the different characters that make up the community. In your music, in your travels, and in life itself. If you want to "fizz" your music to add character, pay attention to the woodwind section
