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Why are horns included in woodwind quintets? There is a genre of classical chamber music written for groups known as woodwind quintet (or wind quintet). A quintet is composed of five instruments: a flute, an oboe, a bassoon, a clarinet, and a horn. The first four in this list are all woodwinds, so why is the horn (a brass instrument) included in these groups? Since the heyday of classical music when wind ensembles were most popular, horns have always performed together with woodwinds. When it comes to other brass instruments, the trumpet has long been a noble instrument associated with the court and the military, and the trombone has been seen as a sacred instrument for performing at churches. The horn has been the only brass instrument within reach of the common people, making it easier for them to enjoy.

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Why are horns included in woodwind quintets?
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Why are horns included in woodwind quintets?

Trivia: Why are horns included in woodwind quintets? - Musical Instrument Guide - Yamaha Corporation
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Why are horns included in woodwind quintets? There is a genre of classical chamber music written for groups known as woodwind quintet (or wind quintet). A quintet is composed of five instruments: a flute, an oboe, a bassoon, a clarinet, and a horn. The first four in this list are all woodwinds, so why is the horn (a brass instrument) included in these groups? Since the heyday of classical music when wind ensembles were most popular, horns have always performed together with woodwinds. When it comes to other brass instruments, the trumpet has long been a noble instrument associated with the court and the military, and the trombone has been seen as a sacred instrument for performing at churches. The horn has been the only brass instrument within reach of the common people, making it easier for them to enjoy.

Zeke Hecker: On Composing for Woodwind Quintet On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
by Zeke Hecker
 from audience left, it's flute, oboe, horn, bassoon, clarinet; sometimes horn and bassoon are switched; no array is sacrosanct. In score the order from top down is flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon. I do the score at written, not sounding, pitch, since it's mainly for the players' use: flute, oboe, and bassoon in C, horn in F, clarinet in A or Bb depending on the key orientation of the piece, if any. Each player is usually given only the appropriate part, not the full score, to play from, the score being reserved for study and consultation. Here, then, in only a vague semblance of sequence, are some suggestions: Woodwind players must breathe. Unlike a viola, a clarinet can't keep up an unbroken Alberti-bass-type figure for 32 measures, but needs a 16th note rest every few bars.

Zeke Hecker: On Composing for Woodwind Quintet

On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
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from audience left, it's flute, oboe, horn, bassoon, clarinet; sometimes horn and bassoon are switched; no array is sacrosanct. In score the order from top down is flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon. I do the score at written, not sounding, pitch, since it's mainly for the players' use: flute, oboe, and bassoon in C, horn in F, clarinet in A or Bb depending on the key orientation of the piece, if any. Each player is usually given only the appropriate part, not the full score, to play from, the score being reserved for study and consultation. Here, then, in only a vague semblance of sequence, are some suggestions: Woodwind players must breathe. Unlike a viola, a clarinet can't keep up an unbroken Alberti-bass-type figure for 32 measures, but needs a 16th note rest every few bars.

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October 25, 2003

The woodwind  quintet is comprised of the four principal woodwinds from the orchestra: flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon; and one brass  instrument, the horn. Although most of the attention given to instrumental chamber  music is aimed towards the string quartet, the woodwind quintet has both a history and a collection of music that is worth  recognizing. This specific instrumentation took quite some time to develop through  chamber and orchestral-music evolution. During the middle ages there was a strong  tendency towards strictly vocal music. According to Ernest Meyer,
The 16 th century was a time of fierce religious and social struggle. In all such times  the emphasis in vocal music laid upon the words (and text in general) becomes stronger. In all countries the movements of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation alike endeavored to convey their messages  through the medium of vocal music… [1]
Because of this, instrumental  music was not emphasized until later. Although the first music to be written  strictly for instruments were dances used for entertainment, instruments were also used in vocal chamber music.

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A wind quintet, also known as a woodwind quintet, is a group of five wind players (most commonly flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon ). Some quintets alternatively use an English horn instead of a French horn. The term also applies to a composition for such a group. Unlike the string quartet (of 4 string instruments) with its homogeneous blend of sound color, the instruments in a wind quintet differ from each other considerably in technique, idiom, and timbre. The modern wind quintet sprang from the octet ensemble favored in the court of Joseph II in late 18th century Vienna: two oboes, two clarinets, two (natural) horns, and two bassoons. The influence of Haydn 's chamber writing suggested similar possibilities for winds, and advances in the building of these instruments in that period made them more useful in small ensemble settings, leading composers to attempt smaller combinations. It was Anton Reicha 's twenty-four quintets, begun in 1811, and the nine quintets of Franz Danzi that established the genre, and their pieces are still standards of the repertoire. Though the form fell out of favor in the latter half of the 19th century, there has been renewed interest in the form by leading composers in the 20th century, and today the wind quintet is a standard chamber ensemble, valued for its versatility and variety of tone color. Contents
1 Wind quintet composers
1.1 Eighteenth century
1.2 Nineteenth century
1.3 Twentieth century
1.4 Twenty-first century
2 Notable wind-quintet repertoire
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Trois quintetti concertans (Three Wind Quintets), c.1802, by Giuseppe Cambini;

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 players often have great flexibility in rapid passages. The expressive potential is no less powerful. Modern woodwind tone is rich and sensuous, with phrasing influenced by subtle uses of vibrato and inflection. We are a long way from the village band. The players usually sit in a semicircle: from audience left, it's flute, oboe, horn, bassoon, clarinet; sometimes horn and bassoon are switched; no array is sacrosanct. In score the order from top down is flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon. I do the score at written, not sounding, pitch, since it's mainly for the players' use:

players often have great flexibility in rapid passages. The expressive potential is no less powerful. Modern woodwind tone is rich and sensuous, with phrasing influenced by subtle uses of vibrato and inflection. We are a long way from the village band. The players usually sit in a semicircle: from audience left, it's flute, oboe, horn, bassoon, clarinet; sometimes horn and bassoon are switched; no array is sacrosanct. In score the order from top down is flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon. I do the score at written, not sounding, pitch, since it's mainly for the players' use:

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The Early Development of the Wind Quintet Reicha said of his quintets
At the time there  was a dearth not only of good classic music but of any good music for wind instruments, simply because the composers knew  little of their technique. The effects which a combination of these instruments  could produce had not been explored…instruments have been perfected by the addition of keys, but there was no worth  while music to show their possibilities. Such was the state of affairs when I  conceived the idea of writing a quintet for a combination of the five principal wind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn,  and bassoon). [ 10]
Reicha’s treatment  of the instruments separated his works from those of earlier composers. Each  voice was important: the bassoon was no longer an accompanying instrument. He  used the ranges of each instrument more fully and moved away from strictly diatonic and arpeggiated passages. The combinations of instruments within the quintet were explored in these quintets so that different timbres  were created. “ His treatment of the instruments was not the only  different quality in his quintets. Rather than using all of the voices all of  the time in a homophonic style, he exposes the various themes in different voices, with a varied combination of accompanying  instruments.

Reicha said of his quintets
At the time there  was a dearth not only of good classic music but of any good music for wind instruments, simply because the composers knew  little of their technique. The effects which a combination of these instruments  could produce had not been explored…instruments have been perfected by the addition of keys, but there was no worth  while music to show their possibilities. Such was the state of affairs when I  conceived the idea of writing a quintet for a combination of the five principal wind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn,  and bassoon). [ 10]
Reicha’s treatment  of the instruments separated his works from those of earlier composers. Each  voice was important: the bassoon was no longer an accompanying instrument. He  used the ranges of each instrument more fully and moved away from strictly diatonic and arpeggiated passages. The combinations of instruments within the quintet were explored in these quintets so that different timbres  were created. “ His treatment of the instruments was not the only  different quality in his quintets. Rather than using all of the voices all of  the time in a homophonic style, he exposes the various themes in different voices, with a varied combination of accompanying  instruments.

Zeke Hecker: On Composing for Woodwind Quintet On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
by Zeke Hecker
 The oboe and bassoon are both double reeds; the clarinet is a single reed; the flute has a sound-hole; the horn isn't even a woodwind, but just wandered in from sheer curiosity, and stayed for 200 years.) I have played through much of the regular repertory in ad hoc groups, for fun, and I've been in one or two longer-lived quintets. I first wrote for woodwind quintet in the mid-1970's, and since have composed about 90 minutes' worth of quintet music, in addition to doing some transcriptions (yes, there are always transcriptions). The point is that I'm an admirer, not an expert. What follows are some observations, some half-baked truths, some principles I try to follow but often can't. The standard woodwind quintet -- flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon -- first appeared in the late 18th century. It flourished briefly around 1800, all but disappeared until the late 19th century, and made a triumphant reappearance in the 20th.

The oboe and bassoon are both double reeds; the clarinet is a single reed; the flute has a sound-hole; the horn isn't even a woodwind, but just wandered in from sheer curiosity, and stayed for 200 years.) I have played through much of the regular repertory in ad hoc groups, for fun, and I've been in one or two longer-lived quintets. I first wrote for woodwind quintet in the mid-1970's, and since have composed about 90 minutes' worth of quintet music, in addition to doing some transcriptions (yes, there are always transcriptions). The point is that I'm an admirer, not an expert. What follows are some observations, some half-baked truths, some principles I try to follow but often can't. The standard woodwind quintet -- flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon -- first appeared in the late 18th century. It flourished briefly around 1800, all but disappeared until the late 19th century, and made a triumphant reappearance in the 20th.

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Why are horns included in woodwind quintets? a flute, an oboe, a bassoon, a clarinet, and a horn. The first four in this list are all woodwinds, so why is the horn (a brass instrument) included in these groups? Since the heyday of classical music when wind ensembles were most popular, horns have always performed together with woodwinds. When it comes to other brass instruments, the trumpet has long been a noble instrument associated with the court and the military, and the trombone has been seen as a sacred instrument for performing at churches. The horn has been the only brass instrument within reach of the common people, making it easier for them to enjoy. Since wind ensembles first took shape in an age where there was no clear sense of any distinction between woodwinds and brass, and at some point along the way the group came to be called a woodwind quintet. (Reference: Compendium of Interesting Wind Instrument Facts, Yamaha Music Media)
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a flute, an oboe, a bassoon, a clarinet, and a horn. The first four in this list are all woodwinds, so why is the horn (a brass instrument) included in these groups? Since the heyday of classical music when wind ensembles were most popular, horns have always performed together with woodwinds. When it comes to other brass instruments, the trumpet has long been a noble instrument associated with the court and the military, and the trombone has been seen as a sacred instrument for performing at churches. The horn has been the only brass instrument within reach of the common people, making it easier for them to enjoy. Since wind ensembles first took shape in an age where there was no clear sense of any distinction between woodwinds and brass, and at some point along the way the group came to be called a woodwind quintet. (Reference: Compendium of Interesting Wind Instrument Facts, Yamaha Music Media)
Horn players can play the Wagner tuba, despite the name
What do you call someone who plays a horn?

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 A piece of music written for such a group is similarly named. The standard wind quintet consists of one player each on flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, while the standard brass quintet has two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba. Other combinations are sometimes found, however. In jazz music, a quintet is group of five players, usually consisting of two of any of the following instruments, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, clarinet, flute or trombone, in addition to those of the traditional jazz trio – piano, double bass, drums. In some modern bands there are quintets formed from the same family of instruments with various voices, as an all- brass ensemble, or all saxophones, in soprano, alto, baritone, and bass, and sometimes contrabass . Notable quintets
Performing groups
Amsterdam Wind Quintet
Arabesque Winds
Artecombo
Bergen Wind Quintet
Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet ( de: Philharmonisches Bläserquintett Berlin)
Blythwood Winds
Carion
I Cinque Elementi Wind Quintet
The City of Tomorrow
Coreopsis Quintet
Danzi Quintet
Dorian Wind Quintet
Farkas Quintet Amsterdam ( nl: Farkas Quintet Amsterdam)
Fifth Inversion
Galliard Ensemble
Hi-5 (Australian band)
Imani Winds (Grammy nominated 2006)
LutosAir Quintet
New London Chamber Ensemble
New York Woodwind Quintet
Pentaèdre (Montréal)
Pennsylvania Quintet
Quintet of the Americas
Quintette Aquilon
Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet
Vancouver Woodwind Quintet
Vento Chiaro
WindSync
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Mozart: Quintet for Piano and Winds K. 452 (oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn) (1784)
Mozart: Quintet for clarinet and strings in A major, K. 581 (1789)
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Zeke Hecker: On Composing for Woodwind Quintet On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
by Zeke Hecker
 I first wrote for woodwind quintet in the mid-1970's, and since have composed about 90 minutes' worth of quintet music, in addition to doing some transcriptions (yes, there are always transcriptions). The point is that I'm an admirer, not an expert. What follows are some observations, some half-baked truths, some principles I try to follow but often can't. The standard woodwind quintet -- flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon -- first appeared in the late 18th century. It flourished briefly around 1800, all but disappeared until the late 19th century, and made a triumphant reappearance in the 20th. The very qualities which left the Romantics cold have recommended it to modern composers: precision, clarity, lightness, wit. Since 19th-century values and repertory still dominate concert life, the woodwind quintet has never achieved the status with audiences that its tireless and passionate sister, the string quartet, enjoys. Permanently constituted touring woodwind quintets appeared only in the 1950's (the Philadelphia group was perhaps the first great one), but in recent decades they have proliferated as part of the chamber music boomlet. Amateur quintets abound.

I first wrote for woodwind quintet in the mid-1970's, and since have composed about 90 minutes' worth of quintet music, in addition to doing some transcriptions (yes, there are always transcriptions). The point is that I'm an admirer, not an expert. What follows are some observations, some half-baked truths, some principles I try to follow but often can't. The standard woodwind quintet -- flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon -- first appeared in the late 18th century. It flourished briefly around 1800, all but disappeared until the late 19th century, and made a triumphant reappearance in the 20th. The very qualities which left the Romantics cold have recommended it to modern composers: precision, clarity, lightness, wit. Since 19th-century values and repertory still dominate concert life, the woodwind quintet has never achieved the status with audiences that its tireless and passionate sister, the string quartet, enjoys. Permanently constituted touring woodwind quintets appeared only in the 1950's (the Philadelphia group was perhaps the first great one), but in recent decades they have proliferated as part of the chamber music boomlet. Amateur quintets abound.

Zeke Hecker: On Composing for Woodwind Quintet On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
by Zeke Hecker
 flute, oboe, and bassoon in C, horn in F, clarinet in A or Bb depending on the key orientation of the piece, if any. Each player is usually given only the appropriate part, not the full score, to play from, the score being reserved for study and consultation. Here, then, in only a vague semblance of sequence, are some suggestions: Woodwind players must breathe. Unlike a viola, a clarinet can't keep up an unbroken Alberti-bass-type figure for 32 measures, but needs a 16th note rest every few bars. This is not to say that woodwinds can't sustain long phrases; they can. To gauge breathing intervals, think in terms of the human voice. Make breathing part of the music's essence. Woodwind players must also rest.

flute, oboe, and bassoon in C, horn in F, clarinet in A or Bb depending on the key orientation of the piece, if any. Each player is usually given only the appropriate part, not the full score, to play from, the score being reserved for study and consultation. Here, then, in only a vague semblance of sequence, are some suggestions: Woodwind players must breathe. Unlike a viola, a clarinet can't keep up an unbroken Alberti-bass-type figure for 32 measures, but needs a 16th note rest every few bars. This is not to say that woodwinds can't sustain long phrases; they can. To gauge breathing intervals, think in terms of the human voice. Make breathing part of the music's essence. Woodwind players must also rest.

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The Early Development of the Wind Quintet his court had a large number of wind players in the orchestra. “ A  flood of symphonies, instrumental concertos, wind chamber music and sonatas give testimony to the beneficial effects of the  early years at Wallersein.” [ 5] Rosetti wrote twenty-six pieces for wind ensemble. Included in these works was Partita in E-flat, K.  2b:17, a work scored for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and English horn. Because  of the fact that the piece includes English horn instead of the traditional French horn, it is not a woodwind quintet by today’s  standards, but it is the first documented work to utilize a combination of five winds, specifically orchestrated in this manner. Modern arrangements of this piece have substituted the horn for the English horn. Because the work is at such an early stage of instrumental writing, the technical  possibilities of each instrument are not exploited. The fast passages are short  and diatonic and the range of each instrument is narrow. The bassoon is used  as an accompanying instrument to the other winds, and the flute carries most of the melody. The  first composer to write for the modern wind quintet was Giovanni Giuseppe Cambini (1746–1825).

his court had a large number of wind players in the orchestra. “ A  flood of symphonies, instrumental concertos, wind chamber music and sonatas give testimony to the beneficial effects of the  early years at Wallersein.” [ 5] Rosetti wrote twenty-six pieces for wind ensemble. Included in these works was Partita in E-flat, K.  2b:17, a work scored for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and English horn. Because  of the fact that the piece includes English horn instead of the traditional French horn, it is not a woodwind quintet by today’s  standards, but it is the first documented work to utilize a combination of five winds, specifically orchestrated in this manner. Modern arrangements of this piece have substituted the horn for the English horn. Because the work is at such an early stage of instrumental writing, the technical  possibilities of each instrument are not exploited. The fast passages are short  and diatonic and the range of each instrument is narrow. The bassoon is used  as an accompanying instrument to the other winds, and the flute carries most of the melody. The  first composer to write for the modern wind quintet was Giovanni Giuseppe Cambini (1746–1825).

Zeke Hecker: On Composing for Woodwind Quintet On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
by Zeke Hecker
 John Harbison, in his recent and much admired quintet, delibarately avoided the pastoral, with impressive results.) Don't think of the instruments as a fixed heirarchy, with the flute invariably soaring on top, followed in score order down to the bassoon lurking on the bottom. That way boredom lies. Juggle instruments vertically. Use the clarinet's chalumeau register as bass to another instrument. Put the horn on top, or the bassoon. Try the flute on the bottom. To make such tactics work, give your vertical writing space. Write chords in open position, wide open. Winds are rich in overtones, which will fill in the spaces if you deploy your forces cleverly.

John Harbison, in his recent and much admired quintet, delibarately avoided the pastoral, with impressive results.) Don't think of the instruments as a fixed heirarchy, with the flute invariably soaring on top, followed in score order down to the bassoon lurking on the bottom. That way boredom lies. Juggle instruments vertically. Use the clarinet's chalumeau register as bass to another instrument. Put the horn on top, or the bassoon. Try the flute on the bottom. To make such tactics work, give your vertical writing space. Write chords in open position, wide open. Winds are rich in overtones, which will fill in the spaces if you deploy your forces cleverly.

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The Early Development of the Wind Quintet Today, Reicha is  best known for his treatises in theory and his woodwind quintets. His most important  treatises Traité de haute composition displayed Reicha’s thoughts that counterpoint was almost synonymous with  harmony. “Reicha’s  actual predilection was for chamber music, but he also wrote a few operas, which explains some of the operatic passages in  his chamber music.” [ 9] Reicha wrote twenty-four woodwind quintets in four sets of six,  opus number 88, 91, 99, and 100. These works were composed between 1810 and 1820  and were widely performed during this period. Reicha said of his quintets
At the time there  was a dearth not only of good classic music but of any good music for wind instruments, simply because the composers knew  little of their technique. The effects which a combination of these instruments  could produce had not been explored…instruments have been perfected by the addition of keys, but there was no worth  while music to show their possibilities. Such was the state of affairs when I  conceived the idea of writing a quintet for a combination of the five principal wind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn,  and bassoon). [ 10]
Reicha’s treatment  of the instruments separated his works from those of earlier composers. Each  voice was important:

Today, Reicha is  best known for his treatises in theory and his woodwind quintets. His most important  treatises Traité de haute composition displayed Reicha’s thoughts that counterpoint was almost synonymous with  harmony. “Reicha’s  actual predilection was for chamber music, but he also wrote a few operas, which explains some of the operatic passages in  his chamber music.” [ 9] Reicha wrote twenty-four woodwind quintets in four sets of six,  opus number 88, 91, 99, and 100. These works were composed between 1810 and 1820  and were widely performed during this period. Reicha said of his quintets
At the time there  was a dearth not only of good classic music but of any good music for wind instruments, simply because the composers knew  little of their technique. The effects which a combination of these instruments  could produce had not been explored…instruments have been perfected by the addition of keys, but there was no worth  while music to show their possibilities. Such was the state of affairs when I  conceived the idea of writing a quintet for a combination of the five principal wind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn,  and bassoon). [ 10]
Reicha’s treatment  of the instruments separated his works from those of earlier composers. Each  voice was important:

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 All of the woodwinds in the WW quintet have greater ranges than this. Finally, although the sax is a great solo instrument and in an ensemble of only saxophones has a most unique sound, it does not blend well with the traditional woodwinds. Whereas, the French horn (especially with the right hand in the bell muting its sound) blends very well with woodwinds. Only a very limited part of the mid-range of saxophones blend well with the other woodwinds. However, having said all of this, the idea of using a saxophone with flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon intrigues me. I like to compose and arrange chamber music. Although, I just can't wrap my 'ears' around the sound just yet, I'm going to experiment with writing something with that combination of instruments :-)
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These days are so many instruments made from many material but wood
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All of the woodwinds in the WW quintet have greater ranges than this. Finally, although the sax is a great solo instrument and in an ensemble of only saxophones has a most unique sound, it does not blend well with the traditional woodwinds. Whereas, the French horn (especially with the right hand in the bell muting its sound) blends very well with woodwinds. Only a very limited part of the mid-range of saxophones blend well with the other woodwinds. However, having said all of this, the idea of using a saxophone with flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon intrigues me. I like to compose and arrange chamber music. Although, I just can't wrap my 'ears' around the sound just yet, I'm going to experiment with writing something with that combination of instruments :-)
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These days are so many instruments made from many material but wood
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A woodwind quartet usually features a flute, an oboe, a clarinet and a bassoon. A brass quartet features two trumpets, a trombone and a tuba. A wind quartet features a horn, a flute, an oboe and a bassoon. A lower wind quartet features a tuba, a bassoon, a bass clarinet and a trombone. A saxophone quartet consists of a soprano saxophone, an alto saxophone, a tenor saxophone, and a baritone saxophone. Quintets
The string quintet is a common type of group. It is similar to the string quartet, but with an additional viola, cello, or more rarely, the addition of a double bass.

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 The horn can purr, or blast the audience out of the room. The flute gets louder as it gets higher; the oboe does the reverse. The clarinet is more capable of immense crescendi and diminuendi than are the flute, oboe, and bassoon. Use these and other dynamic capabilities of the group to your advantage. Get away from the constricted mezzo-piano-to-mezzo-forte range caused by too much composing at the keyboard. Since the bulk of woodwind repertory is modern, players are skillful at counting, and can negotiate tricky time signatures and frequent metrical changes. ( My string playing colleagues often envy us our sightreading abilities in contemporary music; but hell, if you're a wind player, what else is there?) Don't stick to unchanging 4/4 or 6/8.

The horn can purr, or blast the audience out of the room. The flute gets louder as it gets higher; the oboe does the reverse. The clarinet is more capable of immense crescendi and diminuendi than are the flute, oboe, and bassoon. Use these and other dynamic capabilities of the group to your advantage. Get away from the constricted mezzo-piano-to-mezzo-forte range caused by too much composing at the keyboard. Since the bulk of woodwind repertory is modern, players are skillful at counting, and can negotiate tricky time signatures and frequent metrical changes. ( My string playing colleagues often envy us our sightreading abilities in contemporary music; but hell, if you're a wind player, what else is there?) Don't stick to unchanging 4/4 or 6/8.

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 Other quintet combinations are not uncommon. Boccherini composed 18 quintets for flute or oboe with the normal complement of strings; Mozart’s and Brahms’s quintets for clarinet and string quartet are among their best-known works, as is Mozart’s quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, K 452 (1784). The standard instrumentation of a wind quintet is flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn; a brass quintet has two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba. Both genres have been popular since the 19th century. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Subscribe Now
Vocal quintets are usually written for two sopranos, alto, tenor, and bass. Much other literature for five voice parts exists—16th-century madrigals, for example—but the name quintet is usually not applied to it. Vocal quintets also occur in opera;

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Other quintet combinations are not uncommon. Boccherini composed 18 quintets for flute or oboe with the normal complement of strings; Mozart’s and Brahms’s quintets for clarinet and string quartet are among their best-known works, as is Mozart’s quintet for piano, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, K 452 (1784). The standard instrumentation of a wind quintet is flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn; a brass quintet has two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba. Both genres have been popular since the 19th century. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Subscribe Now
Vocal quintets are usually written for two sopranos, alto, tenor, and bass. Much other literature for five voice parts exists—16th-century madrigals, for example—but the name quintet is usually not applied to it. Vocal quintets also occur in opera;

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The Early Development of the Wind Quintet Modern arrangements of this piece have substituted the horn for the English horn. Because the work is at such an early stage of instrumental writing, the technical  possibilities of each instrument are not exploited. The fast passages are short  and diatonic and the range of each instrument is narrow. The bassoon is used  as an accompanying instrument to the other winds, and the flute carries most of the melody. The  first composer to write for the modern wind quintet was Giovanni Giuseppe Cambini (1746–1825). He wrote three works for the woodwind quintet entitled Quintetti Concertans “which were dedicated  to Jean Xavier Lefevre, a clarinet teacher on the Paris Conservatory staff from 1748 to 1825.” [ 6] Each piece is brief and does not challenge the instrumentalists  to the full extent possible. He treated the quintet much as he would have a string  quartet, and tried to blend all five of the unique sounds together instead of allowing differences in timbre to make the piece  more interesting. Just as in the works of Rosetti, Cambini utilized only the  middle register of each instrument. Cambini did give soloistic lines to each  instrument, including the bassoon, but it was in the form of solo and accompaniment, with the solo being traded between voices.

Modern arrangements of this piece have substituted the horn for the English horn. Because the work is at such an early stage of instrumental writing, the technical  possibilities of each instrument are not exploited. The fast passages are short  and diatonic and the range of each instrument is narrow. The bassoon is used  as an accompanying instrument to the other winds, and the flute carries most of the melody. The  first composer to write for the modern wind quintet was Giovanni Giuseppe Cambini (1746–1825). He wrote three works for the woodwind quintet entitled Quintetti Concertans “which were dedicated  to Jean Xavier Lefevre, a clarinet teacher on the Paris Conservatory staff from 1748 to 1825.” [ 6] Each piece is brief and does not challenge the instrumentalists  to the full extent possible. He treated the quintet much as he would have a string  quartet, and tried to blend all five of the unique sounds together instead of allowing differences in timbre to make the piece  more interesting. Just as in the works of Rosetti, Cambini utilized only the  middle register of each instrument. Cambini did give soloistic lines to each  instrument, including the bassoon, but it was in the form of solo and accompaniment, with the solo being traded between voices.

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"The French horn, first developed in the 1680s, was originally used to signal the beginning of a hunt, according to Horn History. However, as composers began writing more complex music for the horn, its structure and tonal characteristic changed. Brass or Woodwind. The French horn is technically a brass instrument because it is made of brass. However, its warm mellow sound blends well with woodwinds, which is why composers began writing it into woodwind quintets, according to the International Music Foundation of Chicago. Brass Quintet: The versatility of the French horn is such that it can also be part of a brass quintet. French Horn and Saxophone:

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 the present size is needed to perform music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic, periods, as well as the varied repertoires that followed. The various sections, with the exception of percussion, divide themselves in somewhat the same manner as a choir. The woodwinds, for example, divide into flutes (sopranos), oboes (altos), clarinets (tenors), and bassoons (basses), although this distinction must be greatly qualified. Instrumental range is larger than vocal range, and the clarinets of an orchestra may play higher than the flutes in a woodwind passage. The standard instrumental groups of Western chamber music include the string quartet (two violins, viola, and violoncello), the woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon), the combinations employed in sonatas (one wind or stringed instrument with piano), and the brass quintet (frequently two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba). In addition to these standard groups there are, however, hundreds of other possible combinations. Other groups that deserve mention are those used in popular music. The dance band, popular in the 1930s and 1940s, consisted of five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, double bass, piano, guitar, and drums. The basic rock ensemble consists of two electric guitars, electric bass, electronic keyboard, drums, and frequently one or more singers. The concert band, which is particularly popular in North America, consists of mixed wind and percussion players totalling from about 40 to well beyond 100 players.

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 you should know which fingerings drive bassoonists crazy. But don't think primarily in terms of limitations. The refinements in design and construction of woodwind instruments (achieved mostly by 19th century French builders), combined with the increasing demands made on players by 20th century composers, have produced astonishing results. Wind players can do much more than is customarily required of them. The virtuoso potential, especially of the treble instruments, is tremendous; players often have great flexibility in rapid passages. The expressive potential is no less powerful. Modern woodwind tone is rich and sensuous, with phrasing influenced by subtle uses of vibrato and inflection. We are a long way from the village band. The players usually sit in a semicircle:

you should know which fingerings drive bassoonists crazy. But don't think primarily in terms of limitations. The refinements in design and construction of woodwind instruments (achieved mostly by 19th century French builders), combined with the increasing demands made on players by 20th century composers, have produced astonishing results. Wind players can do much more than is customarily required of them. The virtuoso potential, especially of the treble instruments, is tremendous; players often have great flexibility in rapid passages. The expressive potential is no less powerful. Modern woodwind tone is rich and sensuous, with phrasing influenced by subtle uses of vibrato and inflection. We are a long way from the village band. The players usually sit in a semicircle:

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Karly - I suppose that is a 'tongue in cheek' comment (you're a saxophonist, right?). The saxophone was invented in 1840 (only about a dozen years after Beethoven died). Though the date of invention was after the large number of Reica and Danzi Quintets were written (with French Horn), there were countless pieces being written for saxophone in the last half of the 1800's - none of them included works replacing the French horn with a saxophone. And, certainly there are countless numbers of WW quintets written in the last century and currently that never substitute the sax for the horn. And, of course, there's the fact that the French horn has an astounding range of at least 4 octaves (even more with a professional horn player) and the saxophone has a range of only 2 octaves and a fifth (a bit more on newer saxophones). All of the woodwinds in the WW quintet have greater ranges than this. Finally, although the sax is a great solo instrument and in an ensemble of only saxophones has a most unique sound, it does not blend well with the traditional woodwinds. Whereas, the French horn (especially with the right hand in the bell muting its sound) blends very well with woodwinds. Only a very limited part of the mid-range of saxophones blend well with the other woodwinds. However, having said all of this, the idea of using a saxophone with flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon intrigues me.

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 don't demand unobtrusive entrances in, say, the oboe's low register or the flute's high one. Extreme registers require extreme discretion from the composer, because that's where the player will most likely experience technical difficulties. But use those extreme registers. Get away from Middle C.
Think of dynamics as part of the meat, not just the sprig of parsley. You can do a lot with woodwind dynamics (as Elliot Carter shows in his Eight Etudes for Woodwind Quartet, a demonstration piece well worth your study). The horn can purr, or blast the audience out of the room. The flute gets louder as it gets higher; the oboe does the reverse. The clarinet is more capable of immense crescendi and diminuendi than are the flute, oboe, and bassoon. Use these and other dynamic capabilities of the group to your advantage.

don't demand unobtrusive entrances in, say, the oboe's low register or the flute's high one. Extreme registers require extreme discretion from the composer, because that's where the player will most likely experience technical difficulties. But use those extreme registers. Get away from Middle C.
Think of dynamics as part of the meat, not just the sprig of parsley. You can do a lot with woodwind dynamics (as Elliot Carter shows in his Eight Etudes for Woodwind Quartet, a demonstration piece well worth your study). The horn can purr, or blast the audience out of the room. The flute gets louder as it gets higher; the oboe does the reverse. The clarinet is more capable of immense crescendi and diminuendi than are the flute, oboe, and bassoon. Use these and other dynamic capabilities of the group to your advantage.

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 The repertory, overwhelmingly 20th century, has been enriched by hundreds of composers, including some of the most eminent. The first things to consider when composing for this medium are the capabilities and limitations of the individual instruments. I won't say much about that here. You should know their ranges (if you don't, keep a chart on your piano rack); you should know what to avoid in the clarinet's throat register; you should know which fingerings drive bassoonists crazy. But don't think primarily in terms of limitations. The refinements in design and construction of woodwind instruments (achieved mostly by 19th century French builders), combined with the increasing demands made on players by 20th century composers, have produced astonishing results. Wind players can do much more than is customarily required of them. The virtuoso potential, especially of the treble instruments, is tremendous;

The repertory, overwhelmingly 20th century, has been enriched by hundreds of composers, including some of the most eminent. The first things to consider when composing for this medium are the capabilities and limitations of the individual instruments. I won't say much about that here. You should know their ranges (if you don't, keep a chart on your piano rack); you should know what to avoid in the clarinet's throat register; you should know which fingerings drive bassoonists crazy. But don't think primarily in terms of limitations. The refinements in design and construction of woodwind instruments (achieved mostly by 19th century French builders), combined with the increasing demands made on players by 20th century composers, have produced astonishing results. Wind players can do much more than is customarily required of them. The virtuoso potential, especially of the treble instruments, is tremendous;

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 Is there a musical instrument made from a sheep? From guitar strings to steel drums, see what your smarts are made of in this study of instruments. Woodwinds are distinguished from other wind instruments by the manner in which the sound is produced. Unlike the trumpets or other instruments of the brass family, in which the airstream passes through the player’s vibrating lips directly into the air column, the flutes are sounded by directing a narrow stream of air against the edge of a hole in a cylindrical tube. With the reed pipes (e.g., clarinets and saxophones), a thin strip of flexible material, such as cane or metal, is placed against the opening of the mouthpiece, forcing the airstream to pass through the reed before it reaches the column of air that is to vibrate. In double-reed instruments (oboes and bassoons), two thicknesses of reeds are used. The woodwind section of a band or orchestra usually consists of three flutes, one piccolo, three oboes, one English horn, three clarinets, one bass clarinet, three bassoons, and one contrabassoon. History at your fingertips
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Is there a musical instrument made from a sheep? From guitar strings to steel drums, see what your smarts are made of in this study of instruments. Woodwinds are distinguished from other wind instruments by the manner in which the sound is produced. Unlike the trumpets or other instruments of the brass family, in which the airstream passes through the player’s vibrating lips directly into the air column, the flutes are sounded by directing a narrow stream of air against the edge of a hole in a cylindrical tube. With the reed pipes (e.g., clarinets and saxophones), a thin strip of flexible material, such as cane or metal, is placed against the opening of the mouthpiece, forcing the airstream to pass through the reed before it reaches the column of air that is to vibrate. In double-reed instruments (oboes and bassoons), two thicknesses of reeds are used. The woodwind section of a band or orchestra usually consists of three flutes, one piccolo, three oboes, one English horn, three clarinets, one bass clarinet, three bassoons, and one contrabassoon. History at your fingertips
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 ...which further suggests that you avoid excessive uniform legato. These instruments offer a vast menu of non-legato possibilities, from nasty accented staccatissimo to gentle pulsation. Make horizontal space as well as vertical. Silence is essential in wind music. More about attacks: don't demand unobtrusive entrances in, say, the oboe's low register or the flute's high one. Extreme registers require extreme discretion from the composer, because that's where the player will most likely experience technical difficulties. But use those extreme registers. Get away from Middle C.
Think of dynamics as part of the meat, not just the sprig of parsley. You can do a lot with woodwind dynamics (as Elliot Carter shows in his Eight Etudes for Woodwind Quartet, a demonstration piece well worth your study).

...which further suggests that you avoid excessive uniform legato. These instruments offer a vast menu of non-legato possibilities, from nasty accented staccatissimo to gentle pulsation. Make horizontal space as well as vertical. Silence is essential in wind music. More about attacks: don't demand unobtrusive entrances in, say, the oboe's low register or the flute's high one. Extreme registers require extreme discretion from the composer, because that's where the player will most likely experience technical difficulties. But use those extreme registers. Get away from Middle C.
Think of dynamics as part of the meat, not just the sprig of parsley. You can do a lot with woodwind dynamics (as Elliot Carter shows in his Eight Etudes for Woodwind Quartet, a demonstration piece well worth your study).

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 two harps, first and second violins, violas, violoncellos, double basses. 4. Percussion: four timpani (played by one player), several other instruments (shared by a group of players). The orchestra has arrived at this complement through centuries of evolution; the present size is needed to perform music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic, periods, as well as the varied repertoires that followed. The various sections, with the exception of percussion, divide themselves in somewhat the same manner as a choir. The woodwinds, for example, divide into flutes (sopranos), oboes (altos), clarinets (tenors), and bassoons (basses), although this distinction must be greatly qualified. Instrumental range is larger than vocal range, and the clarinets of an orchestra may play higher than the flutes in a woodwind passage. The standard instrumental groups of Western chamber music include the string quartet (two violins, viola, and violoncello), the woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon), the combinations employed in sonatas (one wind or stringed instrument with piano), and the brass quintet (frequently two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba).

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two harps, first and second violins, violas, violoncellos, double basses. 4. Percussion: four timpani (played by one player), several other instruments (shared by a group of players). The orchestra has arrived at this complement through centuries of evolution; the present size is needed to perform music from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic, periods, as well as the varied repertoires that followed. The various sections, with the exception of percussion, divide themselves in somewhat the same manner as a choir. The woodwinds, for example, divide into flutes (sopranos), oboes (altos), clarinets (tenors), and bassoons (basses), although this distinction must be greatly qualified. Instrumental range is larger than vocal range, and the clarinets of an orchestra may play higher than the flutes in a woodwind passage. The standard instrumental groups of Western chamber music include the string quartet (two violins, viola, and violoncello), the woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon), the combinations employed in sonatas (one wind or stringed instrument with piano), and the brass quintet (frequently two trumpets, horn, trombone, and tuba).

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 But don't use all five instruments all the time. Make permutations and combinations: create a kaleidoscopic effect, instead of a monotonous one. The great virtue of the woodwind quintet is color, so mix your palette. ( To give some idea of the range of options, David Van Vactor's Music for Woodwinds consists of pieces using every possible combination of the quintet instruments from one to five, ending with double quintet. There are over thirty of them.) Think, too, of variation in texture. Straight homophonic writing (sustained hymn-like chords, or melody with chordal accompaniment) works fine for a while, but does not show off this ensemble to best advantage if carried on too long. Try a more contrapuntal approach. These instruments like to move, not just hang on to notes, even in slow music.

But don't use all five instruments all the time. Make permutations and combinations: create a kaleidoscopic effect, instead of a monotonous one. The great virtue of the woodwind quintet is color, so mix your palette. ( To give some idea of the range of options, David Van Vactor's Music for Woodwinds consists of pieces using every possible combination of the quintet instruments from one to five, ending with double quintet. There are over thirty of them.) Think, too, of variation in texture. Straight homophonic writing (sustained hymn-like chords, or melody with chordal accompaniment) works fine for a while, but does not show off this ensemble to best advantage if carried on too long. Try a more contrapuntal approach. These instruments like to move, not just hang on to notes, even in slow music.

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 However, a woodwind may be made of any material. Common examples include brass, silver, cane, gold, and platinum. What’s more, woodwinds can be made out of earthen materials, especially ocarinas. The modern orchestra’s woodwind section typically includes flutes, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons. On the other hand, the piccolo, bass clarinet, and contrabassoon are usually supplementary woodwind instruments. The section may also be expanded with saxophones. The concert band’s woodwind section is typically bigger and more diverse than the orchestra’s. Flutes
Flutes produce sound by directing the air below the edge of a hole in a cylindrical tube. There are two main types: open flutes and closed flutes.

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However, a woodwind may be made of any material. Common examples include brass, silver, cane, gold, and platinum. What’s more, woodwinds can be made out of earthen materials, especially ocarinas. The modern orchestra’s woodwind section typically includes flutes, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons. On the other hand, the piccolo, bass clarinet, and contrabassoon are usually supplementary woodwind instruments. The section may also be expanded with saxophones. The concert band’s woodwind section is typically bigger and more diverse than the orchestra’s. Flutes
Flutes produce sound by directing the air below the edge of a hole in a cylindrical tube. There are two main types: open flutes and closed flutes.

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 Sound is produced through vibration. The reed on many woodwind instruments is made of wood, plastic or cane and depending on the instrument, there may be more than one reed used to make noise. Single reed woodwind instruments include the clarinet and the saxophone. Double reed instruments include the oboe and the bassoon. In a modern symphony orchestra there are numerous members of the woodwind family present. A modern orchestra typically includes 1 piccolo, 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 1 English horn, 3 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 3 bassoons and 1 contrabassoon.

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Sound is produced through vibration. The reed on many woodwind instruments is made of wood, plastic or cane and depending on the instrument, there may be more than one reed used to make noise. Single reed woodwind instruments include the clarinet and the saxophone. Double reed instruments include the oboe and the bassoon. In a modern symphony orchestra there are numerous members of the woodwind family present. A modern orchestra typically includes 1 piccolo, 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 1 English horn, 3 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 3 bassoons and 1 contrabassoon.

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 The very qualities which left the Romantics cold have recommended it to modern composers: precision, clarity, lightness, wit. Since 19th-century values and repertory still dominate concert life, the woodwind quintet has never achieved the status with audiences that its tireless and passionate sister, the string quartet, enjoys. Permanently constituted touring woodwind quintets appeared only in the 1950's (the Philadelphia group was perhaps the first great one), but in recent decades they have proliferated as part of the chamber music boomlet. Amateur quintets abound. The repertory, overwhelmingly 20th century, has been enriched by hundreds of composers, including some of the most eminent. The first things to consider when composing for this medium are the capabilities and limitations of the individual instruments. I won't say much about that here. You should know their ranges (if you don't, keep a chart on your piano rack); you should know what to avoid in the clarinet's throat register;

The very qualities which left the Romantics cold have recommended it to modern composers: precision, clarity, lightness, wit. Since 19th-century values and repertory still dominate concert life, the woodwind quintet has never achieved the status with audiences that its tireless and passionate sister, the string quartet, enjoys. Permanently constituted touring woodwind quintets appeared only in the 1950's (the Philadelphia group was perhaps the first great one), but in recent decades they have proliferated as part of the chamber music boomlet. Amateur quintets abound. The repertory, overwhelmingly 20th century, has been enriched by hundreds of composers, including some of the most eminent. The first things to consider when composing for this medium are the capabilities and limitations of the individual instruments. I won't say much about that here. You should know their ranges (if you don't, keep a chart on your piano rack); you should know what to avoid in the clarinet's throat register;

Zeke Hecker: On Composing for Woodwind Quintet On Composing for Woodwind Quintet
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 It'll sound better, and you won't bore the players. Avoid purely triadic thinking. You've got as many as five notes to sound simultaneously, which means the richness of "color" chords: 6ths, 9ths, 11ths, and beyond. ( If the technical language is opaque to you, as it mostly is to me, all I mean is that you can add interesting notes to the common chord for expressive purpose.) But don't use all five instruments all the time. Make permutations and combinations: create a kaleidoscopic effect, instead of a monotonous one. The great virtue of the woodwind quintet is color, so mix your palette. ( To give some idea of the range of options, David Van Vactor's Music for Woodwinds consists of pieces using every possible combination of the quintet instruments from one to five, ending with double quintet.

It'll sound better, and you won't bore the players. Avoid purely triadic thinking. You've got as many as five notes to sound simultaneously, which means the richness of "color" chords: 6ths, 9ths, 11ths, and beyond. ( If the technical language is opaque to you, as it mostly is to me, all I mean is that you can add interesting notes to the common chord for expressive purpose.) But don't use all five instruments all the time. Make permutations and combinations: create a kaleidoscopic effect, instead of a monotonous one. The great virtue of the woodwind quintet is color, so mix your palette. ( To give some idea of the range of options, David Van Vactor's Music for Woodwinds consists of pieces using every possible combination of the quintet instruments from one to five, ending with double quintet.

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 Metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments. The mouthpieces for some woodwinds, including the clarinet, oboe and bassoon, use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. The clarinet uses a single reed made of one piece of wood, while the oboe and bassoon use a double reed made of two pieces joined together. Just as with the stringed instruments, the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the longer and larger instruments play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and contrabassoon. Learn more about each woodwind instrument: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet • Bassoon
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The flute is the oldest of all instruments that produce pitched sounds (not just rhythms), and was originally made from wood, stone, clay or hollow reeds like bamboo. Modern flutes are made of silver, gold or platinum; there are generally 2 to 4 flutes in an orchestra.

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Metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments. The mouthpieces for some woodwinds, including the clarinet, oboe and bassoon, use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. The clarinet uses a single reed made of one piece of wood, while the oboe and bassoon use a double reed made of two pieces joined together. Just as with the stringed instruments, the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the longer and larger instruments play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and contrabassoon. Learn more about each woodwind instrument: Flute • Oboe • Clarinet • Bassoon
Other instrument families: Strings • Brass • Percussion
Flute
The flute is the oldest of all instruments that produce pitched sounds (not just rhythms), and was originally made from wood, stone, clay or hollow reeds like bamboo. Modern flutes are made of silver, gold or platinum; there are generally 2 to 4 flutes in an orchestra.

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 Some conductors prefer to have the second violins on their right and the cellos between the first violins and violas (see image of the Dohnanyi Orchestra). The woodwind family
The woodwind sit in one or two rows (depending on the size of the orchestra) behind the strings. There are five main woodwind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon. Each of these instruments also come in different versions: The flute has a small version called the piccolo which plays an octave higher. It is the highest instrument in the orchestra. Occasionally there is an alto flute which is longer and plays a fifth (half an octave) lower than the flute. Most woodwind instruments need a reed, but the flute does not have a reed. The bassoon has a larger version:

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Some conductors prefer to have the second violins on their right and the cellos between the first violins and violas (see image of the Dohnanyi Orchestra). The woodwind family
The woodwind sit in one or two rows (depending on the size of the orchestra) behind the strings. There are five main woodwind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon. Each of these instruments also come in different versions: The flute has a small version called the piccolo which plays an octave higher. It is the highest instrument in the orchestra. Occasionally there is an alto flute which is longer and plays a fifth (half an octave) lower than the flute. Most woodwind instruments need a reed, but the flute does not have a reed. The bassoon has a larger version:

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A woodwind quartet (or wind quartet) is a musical ensemble for four woodwind instruments. Alternatively the term refers to music composed for this ensemble. The most common scoring is flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. The ensemble is also often used as a teaching ensemble in schools and universities and as a concertino group in a concerto grosso. Contents
1 Sound
2 Roles
3 Woodwind quartet repertoire
3.1 20th century
3.2 21st century
4 Notable wind quartets
5 See also
6 References
Sound
The woodwind quartet contains four instruments from different subgroups of the woodwind family. This gives the ensemble a wide range with different timbres in different ranges. The flute and oboe provide the high tones, the bassoon the low tones, and the clarinet both the high and low tones. Despite its timbral variety, the available repertoire for this ensemble is smaller compared to other chamber music ensembles. One reason is that the instrumentation of a woodwind quartet resembles that of a woodwind quintet, which has a larger repertoire.

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Not to be confused with wind quartet. Ensemble layout
A woodwind quartet (or wind quartet) is a musical ensemble for four woodwind instruments. Alternatively the term refers to music composed for this ensemble. The most common scoring is flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. The ensemble is also often used as a teaching ensemble in schools and universities and as a concertino group in a concerto grosso. Contents
1 Sound
2 Roles
3 Woodwind quartet repertoire
3.1 20th century
3.2 21st century
4 Notable wind quartets
5 See also
6 References
Sound
The woodwind quartet contains four instruments from different subgroups of the woodwind family. This gives the ensemble a wide range with different timbres in different ranges. The flute and oboe provide the high tones, the bassoon the low tones, and the clarinet both the high and low tones. Despite its timbral variety, the available repertoire for this ensemble is smaller compared to other chamber music ensembles. One reason is that the instrumentation of a woodwind quartet resembles that of a woodwind quintet, which has a larger repertoire.

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Woodwind instruments are wind instruments whose sound is produced by the vibration of reed (s) in the mouthpiece. The bassoon, clarinet, English horn, flute, oboe, piccolo, and saxophone are examples of woodwinds. bassoon
The bassoon is a large woodwind instrument with a double reed. It can play very low notes
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The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a single reed. English horn
An English horn is a woodwind instrument with a double reed. flute
The flute is a woodwind instrument. oboe
The oboe is a woodwind instrument with a double reed. piccolo
The piccolo is small, high-pitched woodwind instrument. recorder
A recorder is a small wind instrument.

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Woodwind instruments are wind instruments whose sound is produced by the vibration of reed (s) in the mouthpiece. The bassoon, clarinet, English horn, flute, oboe, piccolo, and saxophone are examples of woodwinds. bassoon
The bassoon is a large woodwind instrument with a double reed. It can play very low notes
clarinet
The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a single reed. English horn
An English horn is a woodwind instrument with a double reed. flute
The flute is a woodwind instrument. oboe
The oboe is a woodwind instrument with a double reed. piccolo
The piccolo is small, high-pitched woodwind instrument. recorder
A recorder is a small wind instrument.

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The woodwind quartet contains four instruments from different subgroups of the woodwind family. This gives the ensemble a wide range with different timbres in different ranges. The flute and oboe provide the high tones, the bassoon the low tones, and the clarinet both the high and low tones. Despite its timbral variety, the available repertoire for this ensemble is smaller compared to other chamber music ensembles. One reason is that the instrumentation of a woodwind quartet resembles that of a woodwind quintet, which has a larger repertoire. Roles
In addition to its use as a chamber ensemble, the woodwind quartet may function as a concertino group in a concerto grosso. Examples are the Quadruple Concerto for woodwind quartet and orchestra (1935) by Jean Françaix, and the Concerto Grosso for woodwind quartet and wind ensemble (1959) by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Paul Hindemith added a harp to the woodwind quartet in his Concerto for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, harp, and orchestra (1949). Woodwind quartet repertoire
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Karl Goepfart (1859–1942), Wind Quartet in D minor, Op. 93 (1907)
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959), Quartet, for flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon (1928)
Jean René Désiré Françaix (1912–1997), Quartet for winds (1933)
Frank Bridge (1879–1941), Divertimenti (Prelude, Nocturne, Scherzetto, and Bagatelle) (1934–1938)
Arthur Berger (1912–2003), Quartet for Winds in C Major (1941)
Jesús Bal y Gay (1905-1993), Divertimento para cuatro instrumentos de viento (1942)
Elliott Carter (1908–2012), Eight Etudes and a Fantasy for woodwind quartet (1950)
Milton Babbitt (1916–2011), Woodwind Quartet (1953)
Tadeusz Baird (1928–1981), Divertimento for flute, oboe, clarinet & bassoon (1956)
Mario Davidovsky (born 1934), Three Pieces for woodwind quartet (1956)
Nancy Van de Vate (born 1930), Woodwind Quartet (1964)
Steven R. Gerber (born 1948), Woodwind Quartet (1967)
Gloria Coates (born 1938), Five Abstractions of the Poems by Emily Dickinson, for woodwind quartet (1975)
21st century
Michael Edward Edgerton (born 1961), le Critérion, for woodwind quartet (2000/2008)
David Carlson (born 1952), Woodwind Quartet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon) (2010)
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 They are all narrow cylinders or pipes, with holes. What’s more, they have an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top. You, therefore, play them by blowing air through the mouthpiece and using your fingers to change the pitch. Finally, metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments. The mouthpieces for some woodwinds use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. Keep in mind that the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the larger ones play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, and contrabassoon. Woodwind Instrument Types
The two main types of woodwind instruments are flutes and reed instruments (or reed pipes). The specific thing about them is the way they produce sound. All woodwinds produce sound by splitting an exhaled airstream on a sharp edge, such as a reed.

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They are all narrow cylinders or pipes, with holes. What’s more, they have an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top. You, therefore, play them by blowing air through the mouthpiece and using your fingers to change the pitch. Finally, metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments. The mouthpieces for some woodwinds use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. Keep in mind that the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the larger ones play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, and contrabassoon. Woodwind Instrument Types
The two main types of woodwind instruments are flutes and reed instruments (or reed pipes). The specific thing about them is the way they produce sound. All woodwinds produce sound by splitting an exhaled airstream on a sharp edge, such as a reed.

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 The section may also on occasion be expanded by the addition of saxophone (s). The concert band 's woodwind section is typically much larger and more diverse than the orchestra's. The concert band's woodwind section typically includes piccolos, flutes, oboes, B ♭ clarinets, bass clarinets, bassoons, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, and baritone saxophones. The alto flute, cor anglais, E ♭ clarinet, alto clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, contrabass clarinet, contrabassoon, and soprano saxophone are also used, but not as frequently as the other woodwinds. See also

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The section may also on occasion be expanded by the addition of saxophone (s). The concert band 's woodwind section is typically much larger and more diverse than the orchestra's. The concert band's woodwind section typically includes piccolos, flutes, oboes, B ♭ clarinets, bass clarinets, bassoons, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, and baritone saxophones. The alto flute, cor anglais, E ♭ clarinet, alto clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, contrabass clarinet, contrabassoon, and soprano saxophone are also used, but not as frequently as the other woodwinds. See also

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The modern orchestra 's woodwind section typically includes: flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons. The piccolo, cor anglais, bass clarinet, E-flat clarinet, and contrabassoon are commonly used supplementary woodwind instruments. The section may also on occasion be expanded by the addition of saxophone (s). The concert band 's woodwind section is typically much larger and more diverse than the orchestra's. The concert band's woodwind section typically includes piccolos, flutes, oboes, B ♭ clarinets, bass clarinets, bassoons, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, and baritone saxophones. The alto flute, cor anglais, E ♭ clarinet, alto clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, contrabass clarinet, contrabassoon, and soprano saxophone are also used, but not as frequently as the other woodwinds. See also

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The airflow necessary for the instruments sound is generated either by a player's breath (e.g. harmonica ), or by bellows (e.g. accordion). Modern orchestra and concert band woodwinds
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The modern orchestra 's woodwind section typically includes: flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons. The piccolo, cor anglais, bass clarinet, E-flat clarinet, and contrabassoon are commonly used supplementary woodwind instruments. The section may also on occasion be expanded by the addition of saxophone (s). The concert band 's woodwind section is typically much larger and more diverse than the orchestra's. The concert band's woodwind section typically includes piccolos, flutes, oboes, B ♭ clarinets, bass clarinets, bassoons, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, and baritone saxophones. The alto flute, cor anglais, E ♭ clarinet, alto clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, contrabass clarinet, contrabassoon, and soprano saxophone are also used, but not as frequently as the other woodwinds. See also

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 Keep in mind that the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the larger ones play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, and contrabassoon. Woodwind Instrument Types
The two main types of woodwind instruments are flutes and reed instruments (or reed pipes). The specific thing about them is the way they produce sound. All woodwinds produce sound by splitting an exhaled airstream on a sharp edge, such as a reed. However, a woodwind may be made of any material. Common examples include brass, silver, cane, gold, and platinum. What’s more, woodwinds can be made out of earthen materials, especially ocarinas. The modern orchestra’s woodwind section typically includes flutes, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons. On the other hand, the piccolo, bass clarinet, and contrabassoon are usually supplementary woodwind instruments.

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Keep in mind that the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the larger ones play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, and contrabassoon. Woodwind Instrument Types
The two main types of woodwind instruments are flutes and reed instruments (or reed pipes). The specific thing about them is the way they produce sound. All woodwinds produce sound by splitting an exhaled airstream on a sharp edge, such as a reed. However, a woodwind may be made of any material. Common examples include brass, silver, cane, gold, and platinum. What’s more, woodwinds can be made out of earthen materials, especially ocarinas. The modern orchestra’s woodwind section typically includes flutes, clarinets, oboes, and bassoons. On the other hand, the piccolo, bass clarinet, and contrabassoon are usually supplementary woodwind instruments.

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Woodwind instruments, part of the wind family, include many popular instruments such as the flute (and piccolo), clarinet, saxophone and double reed instruments (oboes, bassoons, English horns). Most woodwind instruments share a similar key system which allows players to more easily move between woodwind instruments as compared to brass instruments. It would be common for a saxophone player to be able to play flute or clarinet with a small amount of practice since the fingering systems are so similar. Although two of the members of the woodwind family are actually not made of wood (the flute and saxophone, they both have a strong organic connection. Early flutes were made from wood, and the saxophone incorporates a wooden reed that vibrates and ultimately produces the instrument’s sound. Woodwind & Brasswind carries many of today’s popular brands including Yamaha, Buffet Crampon, Gemeinhardt, P. Mauriat and more. Need recorders for your classroom? Choose from over 50 models offered in every color of the rainbow. We’re also your source for the best selection of woodwind accessories, including reeds, mouthpieces, care & cleaning supplies, cases and more.

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Woodwind instruments, part of the wind family, include many popular instruments such as the flute (and piccolo), clarinet, saxophone and double reed instruments (oboes, bassoons, English horns). Most woodwind instruments share a similar key system which allows players to more easily move between woodwind instruments as compared to brass instruments. It would be common for a saxophone player to be able to play flute or clarinet with a small amount of practice since the fingering systems are so similar. Although two of the members of the woodwind family are actually not made of wood (the flute and saxophone, they both have a strong organic connection. Early flutes were made from wood, and the saxophone incorporates a wooden reed that vibrates and ultimately produces the instrument’s sound. Woodwind & Brasswind carries many of today’s popular brands including Yamaha, Buffet Crampon, Gemeinhardt, P. Mauriat and more. Need recorders for your classroom? Choose from over 50 models offered in every color of the rainbow. We’re also your source for the best selection of woodwind accessories, including reeds, mouthpieces, care & cleaning supplies, cases and more.

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 Woodwind instruments are incredibly popular with beginner and professional players as well as hobbyists. Many young band students start their musical careers on a woodwind instrument and will go on to play several within the family. You can hear woodwind instruments featured in all types of music, from classical and orchestral pieces to jazz to blues to rock & roll and nearly everything in between. Examples of woodwind instruments
The woodwind family of instruments includes these 6 major instruments: Flutes and piccolos
Saxophones
Clarinets
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English horns
Also included in this category are recorders and modern electronic wind instruments, plus dozens of accessories for woodwind players. Shopping for woodwind instruments
The woodwind family of instruments is broad and contains thousands of models from hundreds of manufacturers. If you’re shopping for a woodwind instrument, be sure to do your research and understand your playing level and style. You’ll also need to understand your budget, as the price range for these instruments is wide. Here’s a general overview of the major types of woodwind instruments with some tips for buying. Flutes
Flutes are the oldest of all instruments that produce pitched sounds rather than just rhythm.

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Woodwind instruments are incredibly popular with beginner and professional players as well as hobbyists. Many young band students start their musical careers on a woodwind instrument and will go on to play several within the family. You can hear woodwind instruments featured in all types of music, from classical and orchestral pieces to jazz to blues to rock & roll and nearly everything in between. Examples of woodwind instruments
The woodwind family of instruments includes these 6 major instruments: Flutes and piccolos
Saxophones
Clarinets
Oboes
Bassoons
English horns
Also included in this category are recorders and modern electronic wind instruments, plus dozens of accessories for woodwind players. Shopping for woodwind instruments
The woodwind family of instruments is broad and contains thousands of models from hundreds of manufacturers. If you’re shopping for a woodwind instrument, be sure to do your research and understand your playing level and style. You’ll also need to understand your budget, as the price range for these instruments is wide. Here’s a general overview of the major types of woodwind instruments with some tips for buying. Flutes
Flutes are the oldest of all instruments that produce pitched sounds rather than just rhythm.

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The instruments in this family all used to be made of wood, which gives them their name. Today, they are made of wood, metal, plastic or some combination. They are all basically narrow cylinders or pipes, with holes, an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top. You play them by blowing air through the mouthpiece (that's the "wind" in "woodwind") and opening or closing the holes with your fingers to change the pitch. Metal caps called keys cover the holes of most woodwind instruments. The mouthpieces for some woodwinds, including the clarinet, oboe and bassoon, use a thin piece of wood called a reed, which vibrates when you blow across it. The clarinet uses a single reed made of one piece of wood, while the oboe and bassoon use a double reed made of two pieces joined together. Just as with the stringed instruments, the smaller woodwinds play higher pitches while the longer and larger instruments play the lower notes. The woodwind family of instruments includes, from the highest sounding instruments to the lowest, the piccolo, flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon and contrabassoon.

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Saxophones are a popular woodwind. The oboe, bassoon, and clarinet are common instruments of the woodwind family included in orchestras. Many school bands offer students the opportunity to play woodwind instruments, including the saxophone and flute. The piccolo and french horn also belong to the woodwind family. Most all woodwind instruments are cylindrical and made with a hole or reed for allowing forced air to create musical sounds. Instruments in the woodwind family may be made of variety of materials.

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Saxophones are a popular woodwind. The oboe, bassoon, and clarinet are common instruments of the woodwind family included in orchestras. Many school bands offer students the opportunity to play woodwind instruments, including the saxophone and flute. The piccolo and french horn also belong to the woodwind family. Most all woodwind instruments are cylindrical and made with a hole or reed for allowing forced air to create musical sounds. Instruments in the woodwind family may be made of variety of materials.

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Woodwind instruments are a family of musical instruments within the more general category of wind instruments. Common examples include flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and saxophone. There are two main types of woodwind instruments: flutes and reed instruments (otherwise called reed pipes). The main distinction between these instruments and other wind instruments is the way in which they produce sound. All woodwinds produce sound by splitting the air blown into them on a sharp edge, such as a reed or a fipple. Despite the name, a woodwind may be made of any material, not just wood. Common examples include brass, silver, cane, as well as other metals such as gold and platinum. The saxophone, for example, though made of brass, is considered a woodwind because it requires a reed to produce sound. Occasionally, woodwinds are made out of earthen materials, especially ocarinas .

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Woodwind instruments are a family of musical instruments within the more general category of wind instruments. Common examples include flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and saxophone. There are two main types of woodwind instruments: flutes and reed instruments (otherwise called reed pipes). The main distinction between these instruments and other wind instruments is the way in which they produce sound. All woodwinds produce sound by splitting the air blown into them on a sharp edge, such as a reed or a fipple. Despite the name, a woodwind may be made of any material, not just wood. Common examples include brass, silver, cane, as well as other metals such as gold and platinum. The saxophone, for example, though made of brass, is considered a woodwind because it requires a reed to produce sound. Occasionally, woodwinds are made out of earthen materials, especially ocarinas .

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 Within the woodwind family, there are two main types of instruments: reed instruments and flutes. The reason reed woodwind instruments are identified as “woodwind” is based on the way they produce their sound which is by splitting the player’s air stream on a sharp edge, such as a reed. Many people are confused by the name woodwind, thinking that these instruments should be made exclusively from wood. However, they can be made of any material such as wood, brass, cane, silver, gold or platinum. Woodwind instruments are incredibly popular with beginner and professional players as well as hobbyists. Many young band students start their musical careers on a woodwind instrument and will go on to play several within the family. You can hear woodwind instruments featured in all types of music, from classical and orchestral pieces to jazz to blues to rock & roll and nearly everything in between. Examples of woodwind instruments
The woodwind family of instruments includes these 6 major instruments: Flutes and piccolos
Saxophones
Clarinets
Oboes
Bassoons
English horns
Also included in this category are recorders and modern electronic wind instruments, plus dozens of accessories for woodwind players.

Within the woodwind family, there are two main types of instruments: reed instruments and flutes. The reason reed woodwind instruments are identified as “woodwind” is based on the way they produce their sound which is by splitting the player’s air stream on a sharp edge, such as a reed. Many people are confused by the name woodwind, thinking that these instruments should be made exclusively from wood. However, they can be made of any material such as wood, brass, cane, silver, gold or platinum. Woodwind instruments are incredibly popular with beginner and professional players as well as hobbyists. Many young band students start their musical careers on a woodwind instrument and will go on to play several within the family. You can hear woodwind instruments featured in all types of music, from classical and orchestral pieces to jazz to blues to rock & roll and nearly everything in between. Examples of woodwind instruments
The woodwind family of instruments includes these 6 major instruments: Flutes and piccolos
Saxophones
Clarinets
Oboes
Bassoons
English horns
Also included in this category are recorders and modern electronic wind instruments, plus dozens of accessories for woodwind players.

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 Woodwind sections contain instruments given Hornbostel-Sachs classifications of 421 ( edge-blown aerophones, commonly known as flutes) and 422 ( reed aerophones ), but exclude 423 ( brass instruments, which have their own section .) Contents
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2 Concert band
3 Woodwind choir
3.1 History of the woodwind choir
3.2 Original music for woodwind choir
4 See also
5 References
Orchestra
The woodwind section of the late 19th-century symphony orchestra (for instance, in compositions by Wagner, Brahms, Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, and Richard Strauss) typically includes: flutes (sometimes with one doubling piccolo ), oboes (sometimes with one doubling cor anglais ), clarinets (sometimes with one doubling bass clarinet and/or another doubling E-flat clarinet ), bassoons (sometimes with one doubling contrabassoon ). The section might also on occasion be supplemented with saxophones. In the early part of the 20th century the woodwinds (as well as other sections) were often considerably expanded. For example, Mahler in his Symphony No. 8 (1910) employs 2 piccolos, 4 flutes, 4 oboes, cor anglais, 2 E-flat clarinets, 3 B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet, 4 bassoons, and contrabassoon. After World War I, the number of instruments was often reduced, approaching the size of a chamber orchestra, with individual instrument combinations differing for each composition. The change can be illustrated by comparing two works by Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring (1911–1913) with a large woodwinds section similar to the above and his Histoire du soldat (1918), which only utilizes one clarinet and one bassoon.

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Flute
The flute is the oldest of all instruments that produce pitched sounds (not just rhythms), and was originally made from wood, stone, clay or hollow reeds like bamboo. Modern flutes are made of silver, gold or platinum; there are generally 2 to 4 flutes in an orchestra. A standard flute is a little over 2 feet long and is often featured playing the melody. You play the flute by holding it sideways with both hands and blowing across a hole in the mouthpiece, much like blowing across the top of a bottle. Your fingers open and close the keys, which changes the pitch. Piccolo
A shorter version of the flute is called the piccolo, which means small in Italian. At half the size of a standard flute, piccolos play the highest notes of all the woodwinds;

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The flute is the oldest of all instruments that produce pitched sounds (not just rhythms), and was originally made from wood, stone, clay or hollow reeds like bamboo. Modern flutes are made of silver, gold or platinum; there are generally 2 to 4 flutes in an orchestra. A standard flute is a little over 2 feet long and is often featured playing the melody. You play the flute by holding it sideways with both hands and blowing across a hole in the mouthpiece, much like blowing across the top of a bottle. Your fingers open and close the keys, which changes the pitch. Piccolo
A shorter version of the flute is called the piccolo, which means small in Italian. At half the size of a standard flute, piccolos play the highest notes of all the woodwinds;

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 The oboe, bassoon, and clarinet are common instruments of the woodwind family included in orchestras. Many school bands offer students the opportunity to play woodwind instruments, including the saxophone and flute. The piccolo and french horn also belong to the woodwind family. Most all woodwind instruments are cylindrical and made with a hole or reed for allowing forced air to create musical sounds. Instruments in the woodwind family may be made of variety of materials. Some instruments are made of wood, while others are made of ivory or metal. Children's toys, such as saxophones and flutes, are often made of plastic. Bagpipes are a type of woodwind most frequently seen in Scotland. Bagpipes are a popular woodwind musical instrument commonly played in Scotland. The name come from the large sack-like bag the instrument features.

The oboe, bassoon, and clarinet are common instruments of the woodwind family included in orchestras. Many school bands offer students the opportunity to play woodwind instruments, including the saxophone and flute. The piccolo and french horn also belong to the woodwind family. Most all woodwind instruments are cylindrical and made with a hole or reed for allowing forced air to create musical sounds. Instruments in the woodwind family may be made of variety of materials. Some instruments are made of wood, while others are made of ivory or metal. Children's toys, such as saxophones and flutes, are often made of plastic. Bagpipes are a type of woodwind most frequently seen in Scotland. Bagpipes are a popular woodwind musical instrument commonly played in Scotland. The name come from the large sack-like bag the instrument features.

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Woodwinds are so called because the tone is generated by the player’s breath and originally all instruments were made of wood. The main woodwind instruments in modern western music are: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophones. Each instrument is subdivided into a family of different sizes and pitches, (e.g the flute family: C flute, piccolo, alto flute, bass flute) The basic orchestral woodwind section consists of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons, usually with two, three or sometimes four players for each instrument or family of instruments. In the orchestra the 1st or lead player will usually play the main instrument of the family and the 2nd, 3rd or 4th players will play any other instruments as required. ( When a player plays more than one instrument this is referred to as doubling)
As a section the woodwinds have the greatest variance of tonal and dynamic characteristics between the individual instruments. This means that each instrument has a very different character, allowing a great deal of variety of expression within the section. For the same reason it may be difficult to achieve a blend within the woodwind section, without a great deal of knowledge and experience of their tonal and dynamic characteristics.

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Flutes
Oboes
Bassoons
B♭ clarinets
Bass clarinet (s)
Alto saxophones
Tenor saxophone (s)
Baritone saxophone (s)
Other woodwinds that are used in the concert band, but not as frequently as the ones listed above, in normal score order : Cor anglais (usually played by an oboist)
Contrabassoon (usually played by a bassoonist)
E♭ clarinet (usually played by a B♭ clarinetist)
Alto clarinet (usually played by a B♭ clarinetist)
Contra-alto clarinet or contrabass clarinet (usually played by a bass clarinetist)
Soprano saxophone (usually played by the principal alto saxophonist)
Woodwinds that are sometimes, but very rarely, used in the concert band: Alto flute
Bass flute
Basset horn
Bass saxophone
Woodwind choir
A woodwind choir, also called woodwind orchestra, or woodwind ensemble is a performing ensemble consisting exclusively of members of the woodwind family of instruments. It typically includes flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and saxophones, all of varying sizes. The woodwind orchestra has a small repertoire of original music written especially for the ensemble and arrangements of orchestral compositions, light music, and popular tunes. History of the woodwind choir
Civic wind groups in the United Kingdom can be traced back to medieval times. The father of English literature Geoffrey Chaucer wrote in his poem House of Fame: "Then I saw standing behind them, far away and all by themselves, many scores of thousands, who made loud minstrelsy with bagpipes and shawms and many other kinds of pipes, and skilfully played both them of clear and them of reedy sound, such as be played at feasts with the roast-meat, and many a flute and lilting-horn and pipes make of green stalks, such as these little shepherd-lads have who watch over beasts in the broom." Wind music flourished in the courts of Europe. Henry VIII celebrated his coronation in 1509, which included three days of entertainment, with performances from several wind groups.

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 The player blows through a hole in this cap that then directs the air through the reeds. This family includes the crumhorn . A piper playing the bagpipes in Newport, Rhode Island
Bagpipes are unique reed pipe instruments since they use two or more double or single reeds. However, bagpipes are functionally the same as a capped double reed instruments since the reeds are never in direct contact with player's lips. Free reed aerophone instruments are likewise unique since sound is produced by 'free reeds' – small metal tongues arranged in rows within a metal or wooden frame. The airflow necessary for the instruments sound is generated either by a player's breath (e.g. harmonica ), or by bellows (e.g. accordion). Modern orchestra and concert band woodwinds
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The modern orchestra 's woodwind section typically includes: flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons. The piccolo, cor anglais, bass clarinet, E-flat clarinet, and contrabassoon are commonly used supplementary woodwind instruments.

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The player blows through a hole in this cap that then directs the air through the reeds. This family includes the crumhorn . A piper playing the bagpipes in Newport, Rhode Island
Bagpipes are unique reed pipe instruments since they use two or more double or single reeds. However, bagpipes are functionally the same as a capped double reed instruments since the reeds are never in direct contact with player's lips. Free reed aerophone instruments are likewise unique since sound is produced by 'free reeds' – small metal tongues arranged in rows within a metal or wooden frame. The airflow necessary for the instruments sound is generated either by a player's breath (e.g. harmonica ), or by bellows (e.g. accordion). Modern orchestra and concert band woodwinds
Main article: Woodwind section
The modern orchestra 's woodwind section typically includes: flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons. The piccolo, cor anglais, bass clarinet, E-flat clarinet, and contrabassoon are commonly used supplementary woodwind instruments.

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1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 However, it was not until the height of the classical period that the woodwind section was fully appreciated at the end of the 18th century. By the 19th century, the orchestral music compositions of Brahms, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner would include the use of flutes, oboes, and bassoons. The Woodwind Family Instruments
In the early part of the 20th century, additional instruments were being added to the family as the woodwind section continued to expand along with the other families of instruments. A clear example would be Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 8,” one of the massive-scale choral classical works, which was also dubbed as “Symphony of a Thousand.” It used many woodwind instruments including bassoons, E-flat clarinets, B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet, cor anglais, contrabassoon, flutes, oboes, and piccolos. These instruments are called woodwind due to the raw material from which they were made of, and that is wood. However, today’s instruments are made of a combination of different materials. Aside from wood, there are plastic and metal. The most common thing about these instruments is that they are some form of tube pipe with holes on both ends of the instrument:

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1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone

However, it was not until the height of the classical period that the woodwind section was fully appreciated at the end of the 18th century. By the 19th century, the orchestral music compositions of Brahms, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner would include the use of flutes, oboes, and bassoons. The Woodwind Family Instruments
In the early part of the 20th century, additional instruments were being added to the family as the woodwind section continued to expand along with the other families of instruments. A clear example would be Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 8,” one of the massive-scale choral classical works, which was also dubbed as “Symphony of a Thousand.” It used many woodwind instruments including bassoons, E-flat clarinets, B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet, cor anglais, contrabassoon, flutes, oboes, and piccolos. These instruments are called woodwind due to the raw material from which they were made of, and that is wood. However, today’s instruments are made of a combination of different materials. Aside from wood, there are plastic and metal. The most common thing about these instruments is that they are some form of tube pipe with holes on both ends of the instrument:

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What are the standard orchestral woodwind instruments? Flute, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Clarinet and Bassoon
In a symphony orchestra, there are four main woodwind instruments – the flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. The flute is the highest in pitch, the bassoon is the lowest. The flute is usually silver-plated, while the oboe, clarinet and bassoon are usually made of wood. ( Plastic instruments are also available, but most professional musicians choose wood because the sound is better.) Each of the woodwind instruments has a very distinct sound. In addition to the main instruments, most large orchestras also have some other woodwind. The piccolo is a small flute and plays an octave higher. The piccolo can be very shrill, and although it’s the smallest instrument in the orchestra it can always be heard!

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Why are some metal and plastic instruments called “ wood wind”?
What’s the difference between “wind” and “woodwind”?
How do woodwind instruments work?
How do reed instruments work?
Why do woodwind instruments have metal keys?
Why do woodwind instruments come apart?
Why are clarinets “transposing” instruments?
Which is the easiest / most difficult woodwind instrument to learn?

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What are the standard orchestral woodwind instruments? Flute, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Clarinet and Bassoon
In a symphony orchestra, there are four main woodwind instruments – the flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. The flute is the highest in pitch, the bassoon is the lowest. The flute is usually silver-plated, while the oboe, clarinet and bassoon are usually made of wood. ( Plastic instruments are also available, but most professional musicians choose wood because the sound is better.) Each of the woodwind instruments has a very distinct sound. In addition to the main instruments, most large orchestras also have some other woodwind. The piccolo is a small flute and plays an octave higher. The piccolo can be very shrill, and although it’s the smallest instrument in the orchestra it can always be heard!

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 This is why the saxophone cannot be called a brass instrument, although it is made of brass. The way that a player shapes his mouth to blow an instrument is called the “embouchure”. Woodwind instruments have several different embouchures. In an orchestra there may be two each of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons. In larger orchestras, particularly from the Romantic period onwards, there may be three or four. Sometimes the extra instruments such as the piccolo are used. If, for example, in an orchestral piece the third flute is marked “ doubling piccolo”, it means that the person playing flute 3 will also play the piccolo. However, if the piccolo plays at the same time as flute 3 they will obviously need an extra player for the piccolo part. Woodwind instruments in an orchestra often have short solos. These will be played by the first player (the “section principal”).

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This is why the saxophone cannot be called a brass instrument, although it is made of brass. The way that a player shapes his mouth to blow an instrument is called the “embouchure”. Woodwind instruments have several different embouchures. In an orchestra there may be two each of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons. In larger orchestras, particularly from the Romantic period onwards, there may be three or four. Sometimes the extra instruments such as the piccolo are used. If, for example, in an orchestral piece the third flute is marked “ doubling piccolo”, it means that the person playing flute 3 will also play the piccolo. However, if the piccolo plays at the same time as flute 3 they will obviously need an extra player for the piccolo part. Woodwind instruments in an orchestra often have short solos. These will be played by the first player (the “section principal”).

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Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone
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French Horn
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
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Flute
The flute is one of the higher pitched instruments of the woodwind family. It has a beautiful sound that can be light and happy, or quiet and clean. Recommended flutes: Gemeinhardt 2SP / 2SPA
Jupiter JFL511S / JFL700
Yamaha YFL 200AD
Clarinet
This is a popular woodwind instrument. It can play both high and low notes. A band generally has more clarinets than any other instrument. Larger clarinets such as the bass clarinet are available to older students. Recommended clarinets:

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Woodwind Instruments
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone
Brass Instruments
Trumpet or Cornet
French Horn
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
Percussion

Instrument brands are listed in alphabetical order and are available at the music stores listed at the bottom of the page. GO HERE and select videos to see and hear of each of the instruments. Woodwind Instruments
Flute
The flute is one of the higher pitched instruments of the woodwind family. It has a beautiful sound that can be light and happy, or quiet and clean. Recommended flutes: Gemeinhardt 2SP / 2SPA
Jupiter JFL511S / JFL700
Yamaha YFL 200AD
Clarinet
This is a popular woodwind instrument. It can play both high and low notes. A band generally has more clarinets than any other instrument. Larger clarinets such as the bass clarinet are available to older students. Recommended clarinets:

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 When emulating the classical style, Sergei Prokofiev used the above combination in his First Symphony. The woodwind section of the orchestra may also include: Piccolo (often played by the second or third flute)
Alto flute (often played by a flute player)
Bass flute (often played by a flute player)
Oboe d'amore (usually played by an oboist)
Cor anglais or English horn (sometimes played by an oboist but commonly by a specialist cor anglais player)
Bass oboe or Heckelphone (usually played by an oboist)
E-flat clarinet (often played by a clarinet player)
Basset horn (often played by a clarinet player)
Bass clarinet (often played by a clarinet player)
Tenoroon (often played by a bassoon player)
Contrabassoon or double bassoon (often played by a bassoon player)
Soprano saxophone
Alto saxophone
Tenor saxophone
Baritone saxophone
Concert band
The woodwind section of the concert band is generally much larger than the woodwind section of the orchestra. Also, the concert band generally has a larger variety of woodwind instruments than the orchestra. The woodwind section of the concert band commonly contains, in normal score order : Piccolo (s)
Flutes
Oboes
Bassoons
B♭ clarinets
Bass clarinet (s)
Alto saxophones
Tenor saxophone (s)
Baritone saxophone (s)
Other woodwinds that are used in the concert band, but not as frequently as the ones listed above, in normal score order : Cor anglais (usually played by an oboist)
Contrabassoon (usually played by a bassoonist)
E♭ clarinet (usually played by a B♭ clarinetist)
Alto clarinet (usually played by a B♭ clarinetist)
Contra-alto clarinet or contrabass clarinet (usually played by a bass clarinetist)
Soprano saxophone (usually played by the principal alto saxophonist)
Woodwinds that are sometimes, but very rarely, used in the concert band: Alto flute
Bass flute
Basset horn
Bass saxophone
Woodwind choir
A woodwind choir, also called woodwind orchestra, or woodwind ensemble is a performing ensemble consisting exclusively of members of the woodwind family of instruments. It typically includes flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons and saxophones, all of varying sizes. The woodwind orchestra has a small repertoire of original music written especially for the ensemble and arrangements of orchestral compositions, light music, and popular tunes.

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Solo: 1
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Guitar solo
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Duet: 2
Piano duet
Piano four hands
Musical duo
Bicinium
Trio: 3
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Clarinet-viola-piano
Clarinet-violin-piano
Flute, viola and harp
Jazz trio
Organ trio
Piano
Piano six hands
Power trio (in rock music and heavy metal music)
String
Reed
Quartet: 4
Jazz quartet
Piano
Rock or pop quartet
Saxophone
String
Wind
Woodwind
Quintet: 5
Brass
Piano
Pierrot ensemble
Rock or pop quintet
String
Wind
Sextet: 6
Piano
String
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Septet:

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Scarecrow Press. ISBN 0-8108-4149-5. OCLC 48045814. ^ https://sites.google.com/site/tetrawind/
^ http://amightywindquartet.com/
v
t
e
Musical ensembles by number
Solo: 1
Drum solo
Guitar solo
One-man band
Piano solo

Duet: 2
Piano duet
Piano four hands
Musical duo
Bicinium
Trio: 3
Clarinet-cello-piano
Clarinet-viola-piano
Clarinet-violin-piano
Flute, viola and harp
Jazz trio
Organ trio
Piano
Piano six hands
Power trio (in rock music and heavy metal music)
String
Reed
Quartet: 4
Jazz quartet
Piano
Rock or pop quartet
Saxophone
String
Wind
Woodwind
Quintet: 5
Brass
Piano
Pierrot ensemble
Rock or pop quintet
String
Wind
Sextet: 6
Piano
String
Other
Septet:

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alto Georgia MarshAug 13, 2014
There are many instruments that form the woodwind family, the instruments differ by the way they look and make their sound. Woodwind or also known as wind instruments; include the Clarinet, Saxophone and Flute. Although these are only a few; I'm going to talk you through the other well-known instruments that you may recognise or play. Bassoons
Bassoons Bassoons are known for playing music written in the bass and tenor clefs. The Bassoon forms part of the double reed family. It's often seen in the middle of an Orchestra or Concert Band. This instrument is most commonly made of maple or plastic for beginners. With medium-hardness types such as sycamore maple and sugar maple available, these are more suitable for those with more experience.

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Woodwind Instrument List
Woodwind Instrument List
Bassoons
Clarinets
Flutes
Oboes and Cor Anglais
Recorders
Saxophones

Woodwind Instrument List | Normans Music Blog
Woodwind Instrument List
alto Georgia MarshAug 13, 2014
There are many instruments that form the woodwind family, the instruments differ by the way they look and make their sound. Woodwind or also known as wind instruments; include the Clarinet, Saxophone and Flute. Although these are only a few; I'm going to talk you through the other well-known instruments that you may recognise or play. Bassoons
Bassoons Bassoons are known for playing music written in the bass and tenor clefs. The Bassoon forms part of the double reed family. It's often seen in the middle of an Orchestra or Concert Band. This instrument is most commonly made of maple or plastic for beginners. With medium-hardness types such as sycamore maple and sugar maple available, these are more suitable for those with more experience.

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1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 It was quite evident in the evolution of the symphonies of the great masters, such as Mozart’s compositions. His early work would only require a few instruments, but his later work would demand a higher number of instruments. The basic instruments that can be found in the woodwind section are bassoons, clarinets, flutes, and oboes. Two for each type of these instruments are the minimum requirements in today’s orchestra. Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
Creating unique sound would require more instruments and most symphony orchestra or philharmonic would include the following woodwind instruments: 1) Piccolo
The original Piccolo did not have any keys, but it evolved into something similar to that of the flute but created notes an octave higher due to its size, using the same fingering technique. It is half the size of the flute, and that is why it is often called the little flute. Italians called it Piccolo as it is the direct translation of “little” and the name stuck. Every instrument that is smaller in size, the Italians would commonly refer to them as such. It was originally created, so it would make the flute sounds more pronounced in military marching bands.

It was quite evident in the evolution of the symphonies of the great masters, such as Mozart’s compositions. His early work would only require a few instruments, but his later work would demand a higher number of instruments. The basic instruments that can be found in the woodwind section are bassoons, clarinets, flutes, and oboes. Two for each type of these instruments are the minimum requirements in today’s orchestra. Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
Creating unique sound would require more instruments and most symphony orchestra or philharmonic would include the following woodwind instruments: 1) Piccolo
The original Piccolo did not have any keys, but it evolved into something similar to that of the flute but created notes an octave higher due to its size, using the same fingering technique. It is half the size of the flute, and that is why it is often called the little flute. Italians called it Piccolo as it is the direct translation of “little” and the name stuck. Every instrument that is smaller in size, the Italians would commonly refer to them as such. It was originally created, so it would make the flute sounds more pronounced in military marching bands.

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Orchestra
Concert band
Woodwind choir
History of the woodwind choir
Original music for woodwind choir
See also
References
 The woodwind section of the orchestra today, at a minimum consists of: Two flutes
Two oboes
Two clarinets
Two bassoons
For early classical music, the clarinets and/or flutes may be omitted. The principal oboist is traditionally the section leader. The evolution of this section can be seen over Mozart's Symphonies. His earlier symphonies required only the oboes, while his later symphonies required the entire above listing. When emulating the classical style, Sergei Prokofiev used the above combination in his First Symphony. The woodwind section of the orchestra may also include: Piccolo (often played by the second or third flute)
Alto flute (often played by a flute player)
Bass flute (often played by a flute player)
Oboe d'amore (usually played by an oboist)
Cor anglais or English horn (sometimes played by an oboist but commonly by a specialist cor anglais player)
Bass oboe or Heckelphone (usually played by an oboist)
E-flat clarinet (often played by a clarinet player)
Basset horn (often played by a clarinet player)
Bass clarinet (often played by a clarinet player)
Tenoroon (often played by a bassoon player)
Contrabassoon or double bassoon (often played by a bassoon player)
Soprano saxophone
Alto saxophone
Tenor saxophone
Baritone saxophone
Concert band
The woodwind section of the concert band is generally much larger than the woodwind section of the orchestra. Also, the concert band generally has a larger variety of woodwind instruments than the orchestra. The woodwind section of the concert band commonly contains, in normal score order :

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The woodwind section, which consists of woodwind instruments, is one of the main sections of an orchestra or concert band . Woodwind sections contain instruments given Hornbostel-Sachs classifications of 421 ( edge-blown aerophones, commonly known as flutes) and 422 ( reed aerophones ), but exclude 423 ( brass instruments, which have their own section .) Contents
1 Orchestra
2 Concert band
3 Woodwind choir
3.1 History of the woodwind choir
3.2 Original music for woodwind choir
4 See also
5 References
Orchestra
The woodwind section of the late 19th-century symphony orchestra (for instance, in compositions by Wagner, Brahms, Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, and Richard Strauss) typically includes: flutes (sometimes with one doubling piccolo ), oboes (sometimes with one doubling cor anglais ), clarinets (sometimes with one doubling bass clarinet and/or another doubling E-flat clarinet ), bassoons (sometimes with one doubling contrabassoon ). The section might also on occasion be supplemented with saxophones. In the early part of the 20th century the woodwinds (as well as other sections) were often considerably expanded.

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Woodwind Instruments Variations on primitive woodwinds were introduced, such as capped reed instruments that utilize reeds without the player putting their mouth on them, like the pungi. Orchestral woodwinds, such as the clarinet, saxophone, and oboe, were developed in Europe beginning in the 17th century and gained considerable popularity during the Baroque period of European history. The last major changes to the woodwind family occurred in the early 20th century when variations of many Western orchestral woodwinds were introduced. Types of instruments
Flutes can be very simple or very intricate but all work in the same basic way. A narrow stream of air is blown across the edge of the mouthpiece, creating vibrations within the chamber. Flutes fall into three categories: side-blown, end-blown, and fipple. Side-blown flutes are held horizontally and played through a mouthpiece on the side of the instrument, while end-blown flutes are held vertically and played through a mouthpiece at one end. Unlike the first two types where the player sharpens the flow of air with their lips (called embouchure), fipple flutes have a duct that directs air into an edge for the player. Side-blown:

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Variations on primitive woodwinds were introduced, such as capped reed instruments that utilize reeds without the player putting their mouth on them, like the pungi. Orchestral woodwinds, such as the clarinet, saxophone, and oboe, were developed in Europe beginning in the 17th century and gained considerable popularity during the Baroque period of European history. The last major changes to the woodwind family occurred in the early 20th century when variations of many Western orchestral woodwinds were introduced. Types of instruments
Flutes can be very simple or very intricate but all work in the same basic way. A narrow stream of air is blown across the edge of the mouthpiece, creating vibrations within the chamber. Flutes fall into three categories: side-blown, end-blown, and fipple. Side-blown flutes are held horizontally and played through a mouthpiece on the side of the instrument, while end-blown flutes are held vertically and played through a mouthpiece at one end. Unlike the first two types where the player sharpens the flow of air with their lips (called embouchure), fipple flutes have a duct that directs air into an edge for the player. Side-blown:

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What is a woodwind instrument? The woodwind family of instruments is a subset of the more general category of wind instruments. Within the woodwind family, there are two main types of instruments: reed instruments and flutes. The reason reed woodwind instruments are identified as “woodwind” is based on the way they produce their sound which is by splitting the player’s air stream on a sharp edge, such as a reed. Many people are confused by the name woodwind, thinking that these instruments should be made exclusively from wood. However, they can be made of any material such as wood, brass, cane, silver, gold or platinum.

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Roles
Woodwind quartet repertoire
20th century
21st century
Notable wind quartets
See also
References
 Roles
In addition to its use as a chamber ensemble, the woodwind quartet may function as a concertino group in a concerto grosso. Examples are the Quadruple Concerto for woodwind quartet and orchestra (1935) by Jean Françaix, and the Concerto Grosso for woodwind quartet and wind ensemble (1959) by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Paul Hindemith added a harp to the woodwind quartet in his Concerto for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, harp, and orchestra (1949). Woodwind quartet repertoire
20th century
Karl Goepfart (1859–1942), Wind Quartet in D minor, Op. 93 (1907)
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959), Quartet, for flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon (1928)
Jean René Désiré Françaix (1912–1997), Quartet for winds (1933)
Frank Bridge (1879–1941), Divertimenti (Prelude, Nocturne, Scherzetto, and Bagatelle) (1934–1938)
Arthur Berger (1912–2003), Quartet for Winds in C Major (1941)
Jesús Bal y Gay (1905-1993), Divertimento para cuatro instrumentos de viento (1942)
Elliott Carter (1908–2012), Eight Etudes and a Fantasy for woodwind quartet (1950)
Milton Babbitt (1916–2011), Woodwind Quartet (1953)
Tadeusz Baird (1928–1981), Divertimento for flute, oboe, clarinet & bassoon (1956)
Mario Davidovsky (born 1934), Three Pieces for woodwind quartet (1956)
Nancy Van de Vate (born 1930), Woodwind Quartet (1964)
Steven R. Gerber (born 1948), Woodwind Quartet (1967)
Gloria Coates (born 1938), Five Abstractions of the Poems by Emily Dickinson, for woodwind quartet (1975)
21st century
Michael Edward Edgerton (born 1961), le Critérion, for woodwind quartet (2000/2008)
David Carlson (born 1952), Woodwind Quartet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon) (2010)
Notable wind quartets
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BHS wind quartet
See also
Brass Quartet
References
^ Rasmussen, Mary; Mattran, Donald (1966). A Teacher's Guide to the Literature of Woodwind Instruments. Durham, NH: Brass and Woodwind Quarterly. pp.

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The Woodwind Family Instruments
Two Kinds of Woodwind Instruments
Basic Woodwind Instruments in an Orchestra
Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 It used many woodwind instruments including bassoons, E-flat clarinets, B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet, cor anglais, contrabassoon, flutes, oboes, and piccolos. These instruments are called woodwind due to the raw material from which they were made of, and that is wood. However, today’s instruments are made of a combination of different materials. Aside from wood, there are plastic and metal. The most common thing about these instruments is that they are some form of tube pipe with holes on both ends of the instrument: the mouthpiece and the closing hole at the other end. There are also holes in between them or caps to change tones and keys. Playing them would mean blowing air inside the tube pipe while tapping the holes in between by either closing or opening them to create musical sounds or notes. Two Kinds of Woodwind Instruments
The flutes and the reeds are the two kinds of woodwind instruments that differ in the way they produce sounds. A flute instrument produces sound through the air that vibrates inside the tube pipe while a reed instrument creates music by having the air vibrate through a reed, which is a thin wooden piece located near the mouthpiece inside the tube pipe.

It used many woodwind instruments including bassoons, E-flat clarinets, B-flat clarinets, bass clarinet, cor anglais, contrabassoon, flutes, oboes, and piccolos. These instruments are called woodwind due to the raw material from which they were made of, and that is wood. However, today’s instruments are made of a combination of different materials. Aside from wood, there are plastic and metal. The most common thing about these instruments is that they are some form of tube pipe with holes on both ends of the instrument: the mouthpiece and the closing hole at the other end. There are also holes in between them or caps to change tones and keys. Playing them would mean blowing air inside the tube pipe while tapping the holes in between by either closing or opening them to create musical sounds or notes. Two Kinds of Woodwind Instruments
The flutes and the reeds are the two kinds of woodwind instruments that differ in the way they produce sounds. A flute instrument produces sound through the air that vibrates inside the tube pipe while a reed instrument creates music by having the air vibrate through a reed, which is a thin wooden piece located near the mouthpiece inside the tube pipe.

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Woodwind Instruments In The Orchestra
The Woodwind Family Instruments
Two Kinds of Woodwind Instruments
Basic Woodwind Instruments in an Orchestra
Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 the mouthpiece and the closing hole at the other end. There are also holes in between them or caps to change tones and keys. Playing them would mean blowing air inside the tube pipe while tapping the holes in between by either closing or opening them to create musical sounds or notes. Two Kinds of Woodwind Instruments
The flutes and the reeds are the two kinds of woodwind instruments that differ in the way they produce sounds. A flute instrument produces sound through the air that vibrates inside the tube pipe while a reed instrument creates music by having the air vibrate through a reed, which is a thin wooden piece located near the mouthpiece inside the tube pipe. Examples of flutes would be the flute and the Piccolo, and the reeds are the bagpipes, bassoons, clarinets, and oboes. Basic Woodwind Instruments in an Orchestra
When World War I officially ended, the orchestral music had adapted to certain changes as well. More often than not, there were reduced numbers of instruments used during the performance of musical compositions. Through the decades, there were certain changes in the number of instruments included in an orchestra. It would often depend on the musical composition requirements as each song was arranged differently.

the mouthpiece and the closing hole at the other end. There are also holes in between them or caps to change tones and keys. Playing them would mean blowing air inside the tube pipe while tapping the holes in between by either closing or opening them to create musical sounds or notes. Two Kinds of Woodwind Instruments
The flutes and the reeds are the two kinds of woodwind instruments that differ in the way they produce sounds. A flute instrument produces sound through the air that vibrates inside the tube pipe while a reed instrument creates music by having the air vibrate through a reed, which is a thin wooden piece located near the mouthpiece inside the tube pipe. Examples of flutes would be the flute and the Piccolo, and the reeds are the bagpipes, bassoons, clarinets, and oboes. Basic Woodwind Instruments in an Orchestra
When World War I officially ended, the orchestral music had adapted to certain changes as well. More often than not, there were reduced numbers of instruments used during the performance of musical compositions. Through the decades, there were certain changes in the number of instruments included in an orchestra. It would often depend on the musical composition requirements as each song was arranged differently.

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Woodwind Instruments In The Orchestra
The Woodwind Family Instruments
Two Kinds of Woodwind Instruments
Basic Woodwind Instruments in an Orchestra
Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 Examples of flutes would be the flute and the Piccolo, and the reeds are the bagpipes, bassoons, clarinets, and oboes. Basic Woodwind Instruments in an Orchestra
When World War I officially ended, the orchestral music had adapted to certain changes as well. More often than not, there were reduced numbers of instruments used during the performance of musical compositions. Through the decades, there were certain changes in the number of instruments included in an orchestra. It would often depend on the musical composition requirements as each song was arranged differently. It was quite evident in the evolution of the symphonies of the great masters, such as Mozart’s compositions. His early work would only require a few instruments, but his later work would demand a higher number of instruments. The basic instruments that can be found in the woodwind section are bassoons, clarinets, flutes, and oboes. Two for each type of these instruments are the minimum requirements in today’s orchestra. Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
Creating unique sound would require more instruments and most symphony orchestra or philharmonic would include the following woodwind instruments:

Examples of flutes would be the flute and the Piccolo, and the reeds are the bagpipes, bassoons, clarinets, and oboes. Basic Woodwind Instruments in an Orchestra
When World War I officially ended, the orchestral music had adapted to certain changes as well. More often than not, there were reduced numbers of instruments used during the performance of musical compositions. Through the decades, there were certain changes in the number of instruments included in an orchestra. It would often depend on the musical composition requirements as each song was arranged differently. It was quite evident in the evolution of the symphonies of the great masters, such as Mozart’s compositions. His early work would only require a few instruments, but his later work would demand a higher number of instruments. The basic instruments that can be found in the woodwind section are bassoons, clarinets, flutes, and oboes. Two for each type of these instruments are the minimum requirements in today’s orchestra. Woodwind Instruments in a Symphony or Philharmonic Orchestra
Creating unique sound would require more instruments and most symphony orchestra or philharmonic would include the following woodwind instruments:

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 C flute, piccolo, alto flute, bass flute) The basic orchestral woodwind section consists of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons, usually with two, three or sometimes four players for each instrument or family of instruments. In the orchestra the 1st or lead player will usually play the main instrument of the family and the 2nd, 3rd or 4th players will play any other instruments as required. ( When a player plays more than one instrument this is referred to as doubling)
As a section the woodwinds have the greatest variance of tonal and dynamic characteristics between the individual instruments. This means that each instrument has a very different character, allowing a great deal of variety of expression within the section. For the same reason it may be difficult to achieve a blend within the woodwind section, without a great deal of knowledge and experience of their tonal and dynamic characteristics. Close intervals in the harmony help with the blend but due to the rich overtones of most woodwinds wider intervals low down are inadvisable. This is of course true of all instruments but more so of woodwinds. When writing for woodwinds care must be taken to make sure sufficient rests are allowed for breathing, especially in the case of oboes and bassoons which are physically tiring instruments to play for sustained periods. Circular breathing (breathing in while still playing a note) is possible but not practised by most players and is still tiring and usually only used by improvising soloists. With all woodwinds the notes are generally started by the tongue making an action as if pronouncing the syllable tu either against the reed or in the case of the flute against the upper part of the mouth.

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The symphony orchestra always has a large section of woodwinds. Depending on the size and type of orchestra, it will have 2-3 each of the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. Then it will typically have 1 each of the piccolo, English horn, bass clarinet, and contrabassoon. Woodwinds in Other Music
Woodwinds are not only used in symphony orchestra music. They play an important role in jazz music with the saxophone and clarinet being very popular. They are also widely used in marching bands and in various types of world music throughout the globe.

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The symphony orchestra always has a large section of woodwinds. Depending on the size and type of orchestra, it will have 2-3 each of the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. Then it will typically have 1 each of the piccolo, English horn, bass clarinet, and contrabassoon. Woodwinds in Other Music
Woodwinds are not only used in symphony orchestra music. They play an important role in jazz music with the saxophone and clarinet being very popular. They are also widely used in marching bands and in various types of world music throughout the globe.

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Which woodwind instrument is the most popular? There is a wide variety of woodwind instruments including flute, clarinet, saxophone, piccolo, bagpipes and many more. Woodwinds are significant in various music genres, notably orchestra and pop, with clarinets, flutes, and saxophones being very popular. However, the most popular of these instruments is the flute. What do all woodwinds have in common? Woodwinds were given their name on the fact that all instruments in this group were originally made from wood. However, today, they are also made from other materials such as plastic. Besides this common factor, the most common thing in these instruments is that you have to essentially blow air through mouthpiece to play them.

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A basic orchestra today would consist of around 80 players, and it is divided into four families: Brass, Percussion, String, and Woodwind instruments. The origins of the orchestral music are largely credited to the musical era of the 1600s. However, it was not until the height of the classical period that the woodwind section was fully appreciated at the end of the 18th century. By the 19th century, the orchestral music compositions of Brahms, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner would include the use of flutes, oboes, and bassoons. The Woodwind Family Instruments
In the early part of the 20th century, additional instruments were being added to the family as the woodwind section continued to expand along with the other families of instruments. A clear example would be Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 8,” one of the massive-scale choral classical works, which was also dubbed as “Symphony of a Thousand.”

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A basic orchestra today would consist of around 80 players, and it is divided into four families: Brass, Percussion, String, and Woodwind instruments. The origins of the orchestral music are largely credited to the musical era of the 1600s. However, it was not until the height of the classical period that the woodwind section was fully appreciated at the end of the 18th century. By the 19th century, the orchestral music compositions of Brahms, Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner would include the use of flutes, oboes, and bassoons. The Woodwind Family Instruments
In the early part of the 20th century, additional instruments were being added to the family as the woodwind section continued to expand along with the other families of instruments. A clear example would be Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 8,” one of the massive-scale choral classical works, which was also dubbed as “Symphony of a Thousand.”

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 Woodwind instruments have several different embouchures. In an orchestra there may be two each of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons. In larger orchestras, particularly from the Romantic period onwards, there may be three or four. Sometimes the extra instruments such as the piccolo are used. If, for example, in an orchestral piece the third flute is marked “ doubling piccolo”, it means that the person playing flute 3 will also play the piccolo. However, if the piccolo plays at the same time as flute 3 they will obviously need an extra player for the piccolo part. Woodwind instruments in an orchestra often have short solos. These will be played by the first player (the “section principal”). Retrieved from " https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/w/index.php?title=Woodwind_instrument&oldid=4969890 "
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Woodwind instruments have several different embouchures. In an orchestra there may be two each of flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons. In larger orchestras, particularly from the Romantic period onwards, there may be three or four. Sometimes the extra instruments such as the piccolo are used. If, for example, in an orchestral piece the third flute is marked “ doubling piccolo”, it means that the person playing flute 3 will also play the piccolo. However, if the piccolo plays at the same time as flute 3 they will obviously need an extra player for the piccolo part. Woodwind instruments in an orchestra often have short solos. These will be played by the first player (the “section principal”). Retrieved from " https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/w/index.php?title=Woodwind_instrument&oldid=4969890 "
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1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 the Curved Head and the Straight Head. Basically, the curved version was made for those shorter players who won’t be compelled to stretch their arms that much. However, most players would prefer using the straight one for cadence and modulation. It is usually played by the flute player in an orchestra. 3) Bass Flute
The British in the mid-1900s would interchange this name to that of the alto flute. The important thing to remember to avoid confusion is that the Bass Flute is in the key of C similar to the concert flute, but it pitched an octave lower. Surprisingly, even with its name, it is considered the tenor member of the flute instruments due to its playing range. In appearance, it is quite longer than the regular flutes, so it comes with a J-head to be able to handle the instrument comfortably. It also comes with a bigger diameter for the embouchure hole as it requires more air than the other instruments in the flute family. 4) Oboe d’amore
Oboe d’amore is considered as a reed in the woodwind family of instruments.

the Curved Head and the Straight Head. Basically, the curved version was made for those shorter players who won’t be compelled to stretch their arms that much. However, most players would prefer using the straight one for cadence and modulation. It is usually played by the flute player in an orchestra. 3) Bass Flute
The British in the mid-1900s would interchange this name to that of the alto flute. The important thing to remember to avoid confusion is that the Bass Flute is in the key of C similar to the concert flute, but it pitched an octave lower. Surprisingly, even with its name, it is considered the tenor member of the flute instruments due to its playing range. In appearance, it is quite longer than the regular flutes, so it comes with a J-head to be able to handle the instrument comfortably. It also comes with a bigger diameter for the embouchure hole as it requires more air than the other instruments in the flute family. 4) Oboe d’amore
Oboe d’amore is considered as a reed in the woodwind family of instruments.

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Woodwind
    Instruments
Reedless Instruments
Double Reed Instruments
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Brass Instruments
Percussion
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Tones are produced
  by the vibration of air blown into the instrument. With the exception of the
  saxophone, most woodwinds were originally made of wood. Today they are made
  of metal, plastic, and other materials. Reedless, double reed, single reed,
  and brass instruments form the wind family(aerophones). Reedless
  Instruments
piccolo: highest-pitched
      woodwind. flute: next highest woodwind
      (also alto, bass and contrabass flutes). Double
    Reed Instruments(a reed is a small strip of cane, plastic, or metal
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oboe:

Index: Wind
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Woodwind
    Instruments
Reedless Instruments
Double Reed Instruments
Single Reed Instruments
Brass Instruments
Percussion
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Percussion
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Percussion of Indefinite Pitch
String
  Instruments (Chordophones)
Bowed or Plucked
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Plucked Strings
Keyboard
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Wind
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Woodwind
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Tones are produced
  by the vibration of air blown into the instrument. With the exception of the
  saxophone, most woodwinds were originally made of wood. Today they are made
  of metal, plastic, and other materials. Reedless, double reed, single reed,
  and brass instruments form the wind family(aerophones). Reedless
  Instruments
piccolo: highest-pitched
      woodwind. flute: next highest woodwind
      (also alto, bass and contrabass flutes). Double
    Reed Instruments(a reed is a small strip of cane, plastic, or metal
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oboe:

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Woodwind instruments are wind instruments whose sound is produced by the vibration of reed (s) in the mouthpiece. The bassoon, clarinet, English horn, flute, oboe, piccolo, and saxophone are examples of woodwinds. bassoon
The bassoon is a large woodwind instrument with a double reed. It can play very low notes
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The clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a single reed.

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 These works were the seeds which grew into the now extensive body of repertoire which exists for the medium. Further into the twentieth century came a renewed interest in the wind quintet. Many leading contemporary composers have produced wind quintets which have become standard chamber repertoire. Much has been done to promote wind music through organisations, institutions, music retailers and passionate individuals but this would fall largely into the concert band genre. Indeed it is the development of the concert band which procured an environment whereby music for the woodwind section was required. Original music for woodwind choir
Ernest Bloch (1880–1959) Prelude and March (for woodwind choir)
Alan Bullard (born 1947) Journey Through Time (2010)
Gary Carpenter Pantomime (2005)
Martin Ellerby (born 1957) Sinfonia Aqua (2015)
Adam Gorb (born 1958) Battle Symphony, Op.26 (1997)
Adam Gorb (born 1958) Suite for Winds (1995)
Patrick Glenn Harper (born 1977) Excursion for Woodwind Ensemble (2006), Three Sketches for Woodwind Ensemble (2016)
Christopher Hussey (born 1974) Dreamtide (2012)
Christopher Hussey (born 1974) Twisted Skyscape (2008)
Shea Lolin (born 1983) Lux Aeterna (2014)
Hamilton G. McLean Promenade for Woodwind Choir
Philip Sparke (born 1951) Overture for Woodwinds (1999)
Josef Tal (1910-2008) Wind Quintet (1966)
Jeffery Wilson (born 1957) Postcards: Play, Sing, Dance (2012)
Ruth Young The Zoo Keeper (2006)
Twisted Skyscape, a recording of a woodwind choir, was made with the Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Shea Lolin in 2014. See also
String section
Percussion section
Brass section
Keyboard section
References
^ a b c d Apel, Willi, ed., Harvard Dictionary of Music, Second Edition, pp. 604-5.

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 It has a very low sound. Woodwinds
Classical oboe with seven keys, following improvements in the Baroque oboe from the mid-eighteenth century. The woodwind members of the orchestra are the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. There can be two, three, or four, of any of these woodwinds in an orchestra, depending on the size of the orchestra and the piece being played. All of the modern orchestral woodwinds are played by blowing into them and fingering different notes using keys that cover various holes. Most, but not all, are made of wood and have at least one piece of reed in the mouthpiece. You may be surprised that the saxophone is not here. This is the one instrument that is always found in bands and wind ensembles, but only very rarely plays in the orchestra. Although flutes may be made of wood, the orchestral flute is usually made of metal. It also does not have a reed.

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It has a very low sound. Woodwinds
Classical oboe with seven keys, following improvements in the Baroque oboe from the mid-eighteenth century. The woodwind members of the orchestra are the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. There can be two, three, or four, of any of these woodwinds in an orchestra, depending on the size of the orchestra and the piece being played. All of the modern orchestral woodwinds are played by blowing into them and fingering different notes using keys that cover various holes. Most, but not all, are made of wood and have at least one piece of reed in the mouthpiece. You may be surprised that the saxophone is not here. This is the one instrument that is always found in bands and wind ensembles, but only very rarely plays in the orchestra. Although flutes may be made of wood, the orchestral flute is usually made of metal. It also does not have a reed.

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1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 Still, whatever name may be used to identify the instrument, it is not as popular as other family members in the woodwind section. Even if there are musicians who wanted to use the instrument in their musical scores, they cannot as it is not easily found in the market today. In an orchestra, it would be the oboist who would be playing the instrument. 7) E-flat Clarinet
In the Clarinet family, the E-flat clarinet is the smallest one but has the highest pitch. It has a distinctive squeal in the orchestra that only the brave musicians with incredible skills would use this instrument. Some refer to it as the most exposed woodwind instrument in the orchestra as it can create a piercing and shrill sound. In appearance, it would be similar to the regular clarinet but about a half smaller in length, and this is the main reason why it can produce the highest notes. This is used by clarinet players in an orchestra. 8) Basset Horn
This is a single-reed woodwind instrument in the clarinet family designed in a large cylindrical bore with a bent end near the mouthpiece. Basset Horn is one of the favorite instruments by legendary classical music composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn.

Still, whatever name may be used to identify the instrument, it is not as popular as other family members in the woodwind section. Even if there are musicians who wanted to use the instrument in their musical scores, they cannot as it is not easily found in the market today. In an orchestra, it would be the oboist who would be playing the instrument. 7) E-flat Clarinet
In the Clarinet family, the E-flat clarinet is the smallest one but has the highest pitch. It has a distinctive squeal in the orchestra that only the brave musicians with incredible skills would use this instrument. Some refer to it as the most exposed woodwind instrument in the orchestra as it can create a piercing and shrill sound. In appearance, it would be similar to the regular clarinet but about a half smaller in length, and this is the main reason why it can produce the highest notes. This is used by clarinet players in an orchestra. 8) Basset Horn
This is a single-reed woodwind instrument in the clarinet family designed in a large cylindrical bore with a bent end near the mouthpiece. Basset Horn is one of the favorite instruments by legendary classical music composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn.

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The name ‘woodwind’ for this family of instruments refers to the wood from which these instruments were once exclusively made, as well as the need to blow air – or ‘wind’ – into them to produce a sound. Woodwind instruments in the orchestra are no longer solely made of wood, with metal and plastic also now being used. An orchestra’s wind section can consist of various combinations of such instruments as the piccolo, oboe, flute, clarinet, cor anglais (literally French for ‘English horn’), bass clarinet, E-flat clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon and saxophone. Below, we have sought to answer some of the most common woodwind orchestra queries that our customers here at Dawkes Music have. Which is the highest woodwind instrument? The highest woodwind instrument in the orchestra is the piccolo, which is a half-sized flute capable of playing an octave higher. The name of the piccolo is Italian for ‘small’, and the fingering is the same as that of the flute; this leads many piccolo players to alternate with the flute. It enjoys a reputation today as an orchestral sparkler, having made its major-work debut in Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Piccolo Flutes
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 Contrarily, to produce a sound with a closed flute, the player is required to blow air into a duct. Sounds complication, but in the end, the noises the instrument make are beautiful and soothing. On this list of all of the instruments in the woodwind family, you're likely to see a bunch of instruments you've never heard of. Who knows, you may discover something you never heard of, you may want to pick it up and learn how to play it. {# nodes}
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The alto flute is a type of Western concert flute, a musical instrument in the woodwind family. It is the next extension downward of the C flute after the flûte d'amour. It is characterized by its distinct, mellow tone in the lower portion of its range. It is a transposing instrument in G and, like the piccolo and bass flute, uses the same fingerings as the C flute. The tube of the alto flute is considerably thicker and longer than a C flute and requires more breath from the player. This gives it a greater dynamic presence in the bottom octave and a half of its range.

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Contrarily, to produce a sound with a closed flute, the player is required to blow air into a duct. Sounds complication, but in the end, the noises the instrument make are beautiful and soothing. On this list of all of the instruments in the woodwind family, you're likely to see a bunch of instruments you've never heard of. Who knows, you may discover something you never heard of, you may want to pick it up and learn how to play it. {# nodes}
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The alto flute is a type of Western concert flute, a musical instrument in the woodwind family. It is the next extension downward of the C flute after the flûte d'amour. It is characterized by its distinct, mellow tone in the lower portion of its range. It is a transposing instrument in G and, like the piccolo and bass flute, uses the same fingerings as the C flute. The tube of the alto flute is considerably thicker and longer than a C flute and requires more breath from the player. This gives it a greater dynamic presence in the bottom octave and a half of its range.

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 The longer the distance, the lower the note. Some Brass instruments include: Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
French Horn
Cornet
Tenor Horn
Euphonium
The first four are found in symphony orchestras
Woodwind
Woodwind instruments are, as their name suggests, usually made from wood, and create sound with the aid of wind. They are "aerophones", and produce a note in most cases by air passing across a reed, which causes air inside the instrument to vibrate before being amplified. The exceptions to this are flute and picollo. These instruments can be single- or double-reeded. Some examples are: Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Piccolo
Cor Anglais
Bass Clarinet
Contra Bassoon
The first four are found in symphony orchestras, the others only occasionally. Keyboards
Keyboard instruments have a keyboard, like a piano, that you play and which then produces the given note for you. This family includes:

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The longer the distance, the lower the note. Some Brass instruments include: Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
French Horn
Cornet
Tenor Horn
Euphonium
The first four are found in symphony orchestras
Woodwind
Woodwind instruments are, as their name suggests, usually made from wood, and create sound with the aid of wind. They are "aerophones", and produce a note in most cases by air passing across a reed, which causes air inside the instrument to vibrate before being amplified. The exceptions to this are flute and picollo. These instruments can be single- or double-reeded. Some examples are: Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Piccolo
Cor Anglais
Bass Clarinet
Contra Bassoon
The first four are found in symphony orchestras, the others only occasionally. Keyboards
Keyboard instruments have a keyboard, like a piano, that you play and which then produces the given note for you. This family includes:

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These main woodwind instruments are apart of the symphony orchestra and are in approximate order of range from the highest (piccolo) to the lowest (contrabassoon). Characteristics of Woodwinds
Sound is produced by blowing air through the instrument. Woodwind instruments use a "whistle" type mouthpiece such as flute and piccolo-Air is blown across the edge of the mouth hole. The rest of the woodwinds use a reed - a thin piece of cane that vibrates when an airstream is blown into it. Single reed instruments= Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone (A saxophone is common in concert bands, symphonic bands, jazz and popular music. It is not generally used in an orchestra). A double reed is two pieces of cane that are tied together at the base with a thick thread. Double reed instruments= Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon and Contrabassoon. Use of woodwind instruments can represent feelings of sorrow, passion, power, reflection, remorse, etc. Exploring Woodwinds
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These main woodwind instruments are apart of the symphony orchestra and are in approximate order of range from the highest (piccolo) to the lowest (contrabassoon). Characteristics of Woodwinds
Sound is produced by blowing air through the instrument. Woodwind instruments use a "whistle" type mouthpiece such as flute and piccolo-Air is blown across the edge of the mouth hole. The rest of the woodwinds use a reed - a thin piece of cane that vibrates when an airstream is blown into it. Single reed instruments= Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone (A saxophone is common in concert bands, symphonic bands, jazz and popular music. It is not generally used in an orchestra). A double reed is two pieces of cane that are tied together at the base with a thick thread. Double reed instruments= Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon and Contrabassoon. Use of woodwind instruments can represent feelings of sorrow, passion, power, reflection, remorse, etc. Exploring Woodwinds
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1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 In an orchestra, the second or third flute would typically play the Piccolo. 2) Alto Flute
Compared to a regular concert flute, the Alto Flute creates a deeper and powerful range of sounds as it is in the key of G. In appearance, they are longer in size, bigger in diameter, and a bit heavier in weight as they are made using thicker metal. After the standard C flute and the Piccolo, the Alto Flute is the third most known instrument in the woodwind family. The British would often refer to it as the bass flute due to the lower range of tone it creates, but do not be confused as there is a particular instrument that goes by that name with specific attributes. There are two kinds of Alto Flutes: the Curved Head and the Straight Head. Basically, the curved version was made for those shorter players who won’t be compelled to stretch their arms that much. However, most players would prefer using the straight one for cadence and modulation. It is usually played by the flute player in an orchestra. 3) Bass Flute
The British in the mid-1900s would interchange this name to that of the alto flute.

In an orchestra, the second or third flute would typically play the Piccolo. 2) Alto Flute
Compared to a regular concert flute, the Alto Flute creates a deeper and powerful range of sounds as it is in the key of G. In appearance, they are longer in size, bigger in diameter, and a bit heavier in weight as they are made using thicker metal. After the standard C flute and the Piccolo, the Alto Flute is the third most known instrument in the woodwind family. The British would often refer to it as the bass flute due to the lower range of tone it creates, but do not be confused as there is a particular instrument that goes by that name with specific attributes. There are two kinds of Alto Flutes: the Curved Head and the Straight Head. Basically, the curved version was made for those shorter players who won’t be compelled to stretch their arms that much. However, most players would prefer using the straight one for cadence and modulation. It is usually played by the flute player in an orchestra. 3) Bass Flute
The British in the mid-1900s would interchange this name to that of the alto flute.

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1) Piccolo
2) Alto Flute
3) Bass Flute
4) Oboe d’amore
5) Cor Anglais or English Horn
6) Bass oboe or Heckelphone
7) E-flat Clarinet
8) Basset Horn
9) Bass Clarinet
10) Contrabassoon or Double Bassoon
11) Soprano Saxophone
12) Alto Saxophone
13) Tenor Saxophone
14) Baritone Saxophone
 1) Piccolo
The original Piccolo did not have any keys, but it evolved into something similar to that of the flute but created notes an octave higher due to its size, using the same fingering technique. It is half the size of the flute, and that is why it is often called the little flute. Italians called it Piccolo as it is the direct translation of “little” and the name stuck. Every instrument that is smaller in size, the Italians would commonly refer to them as such. It was originally created, so it would make the flute sounds more pronounced in military marching bands. In an orchestra, the second or third flute would typically play the Piccolo. 2) Alto Flute
Compared to a regular concert flute, the Alto Flute creates a deeper and powerful range of sounds as it is in the key of G. In appearance, they are longer in size, bigger in diameter, and a bit heavier in weight as they are made using thicker metal. After the standard C flute and the Piccolo, the Alto Flute is the third most known instrument in the woodwind family. The British would often refer to it as the bass flute due to the lower range of tone it creates, but do not be confused as there is a particular instrument that goes by that name with specific attributes. There are two kinds of Alto Flutes:

1) Piccolo
The original Piccolo did not have any keys, but it evolved into something similar to that of the flute but created notes an octave higher due to its size, using the same fingering technique. It is half the size of the flute, and that is why it is often called the little flute. Italians called it Piccolo as it is the direct translation of “little” and the name stuck. Every instrument that is smaller in size, the Italians would commonly refer to them as such. It was originally created, so it would make the flute sounds more pronounced in military marching bands. In an orchestra, the second or third flute would typically play the Piccolo. 2) Alto Flute
Compared to a regular concert flute, the Alto Flute creates a deeper and powerful range of sounds as it is in the key of G. In appearance, they are longer in size, bigger in diameter, and a bit heavier in weight as they are made using thicker metal. After the standard C flute and the Piccolo, the Alto Flute is the third most known instrument in the woodwind family. The British would often refer to it as the bass flute due to the lower range of tone it creates, but do not be confused as there is a particular instrument that goes by that name with specific attributes. There are two kinds of Alto Flutes:

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A woodwind instrument is an instrument belonging to the woodwind family. Traditionally they were always made of wood, although some of them are now made of metal or plastic . In an orchestra there are four main types of woodwind instrument. Each of these also has related instruments of different sizes: The piccolo is the highest of the four main instruments. The lowest note is Middle C and it has a range of 3 octaves. The piccolo is the smallest and highest instrument in the orchestra. It plays one octave higher than the flute. There is also an alto flute which sounds a fifth lower than the ordinary flute. Flutes are still sometimes made of wood, but mostly they are metal.

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A woodwind instrument is an instrument belonging to the woodwind family. Traditionally they were always made of wood, although some of them are now made of metal or plastic . In an orchestra there are four main types of woodwind instrument. Each of these also has related instruments of different sizes: The piccolo is the highest of the four main instruments. The lowest note is Middle C and it has a range of 3 octaves. The piccolo is the smallest and highest instrument in the orchestra. It plays one octave higher than the flute. There is also an alto flute which sounds a fifth lower than the ordinary flute. Flutes are still sometimes made of wood, but mostly they are metal.

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 bowed, as with a cello or a violin; or struck, as with a dulcimer. This creates a vibration that causes a unique sound. Stringed instruments include the violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, and dulcimer. Woodwinds

Woodwind instruments produce sound when air (wind) is blown inside. Air might be blown across an edge, as with a flute; between a reed and a surface, as with a clarinet; or between two reeds, as with a bassoon. The sound happens when the air vibrates inside. Woodwind instruments include flute, piccolo, clarinet, recorder, bassoon, and oboe.

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bowed, as with a cello or a violin; or struck, as with a dulcimer. This creates a vibration that causes a unique sound. Stringed instruments include the violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, and dulcimer. Woodwinds

Woodwind instruments produce sound when air (wind) is blown inside. Air might be blown across an edge, as with a flute; between a reed and a surface, as with a clarinet; or between two reeds, as with a bassoon. The sound happens when the air vibrates inside. Woodwind instruments include flute, piccolo, clarinet, recorder, bassoon, and oboe.

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 Behind the woodwinds are the French horns. In large scale compositions, there are usually three flutes and one piccolo; three clarinets and a bass clarinet; three oboes and an English horn; and three bassoons and one contrabassoon. Woodwinds blend very well with strings, often trading off individual solo passages. Woodwinds Identification
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The brass family is seated in the back of the orchestra and often placed on a raised platform. Acoustically, the raised platform enables brass players to project sounds into the concert hall more directly.

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Behind the woodwinds are the French horns. In large scale compositions, there are usually three flutes and one piccolo; three clarinets and a bass clarinet; three oboes and an English horn; and three bassoons and one contrabassoon. Woodwinds blend very well with strings, often trading off individual solo passages. Woodwinds Identification
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C
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Brass Family
The brass family is seated in the back of the orchestra and often placed on a raised platform. Acoustically, the raised platform enables brass players to project sounds into the concert hall more directly.

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 The bass clarinet plays an octave lower than the clarinet. The bassoon is the lowest of the four. The recorder is one of the oldest and most popular woodwinds and has been used to great effect by greats, such as Bach, Telemann and Vivaldi. The general public is normally only familiar with the plastic, child's version of the recorder, but professional and high-quality recorders are still made of wood. The saxophone may look like a brass instrument, but it is played like a clarinet and therefore it is a woodwind instrument. It is usually played in bands and jazz groups. Use
Woodwind instruments are played in several ways. The flute is played by blowing across the top of the mouthpiece. It is like blowing across the top of an empty bottle. The oboe and bassoon both have a double reed.

The bass clarinet plays an octave lower than the clarinet. The bassoon is the lowest of the four. The recorder is one of the oldest and most popular woodwinds and has been used to great effect by greats, such as Bach, Telemann and Vivaldi. The general public is normally only familiar with the plastic, child's version of the recorder, but professional and high-quality recorders are still made of wood. The saxophone may look like a brass instrument, but it is played like a clarinet and therefore it is a woodwind instrument. It is usually played in bands and jazz groups. Use
Woodwind instruments are played in several ways. The flute is played by blowing across the top of the mouthpiece. It is like blowing across the top of an empty bottle. The oboe and bassoon both have a double reed.

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 Originally made from wood, clay or reeds, they are now usually made of silver, gold or platinum. Flutes are played by holding the instrument sideways with both hands and blowing across a hole in the mouthpiece, much like blowing across the top of a bottle. The player’s fingers open and close the keys, which changes the pitch. Flutes generally play melodic parts of a composition. Learn more about buying a flute. Piccolos are like flutes, but about half the size. They are played in the same manner and flute players often learn both instruments. Piccolos have the highest range of any of the woodwinds and the high piping sound can be heard in marching bands or drum corps as well as in some orchestral pieces. Single-reed Instruments
Clarinets are known as single-reed instruments, because they use one reed, attached to the horn by a ligature, to produce sound. Clarinets come in a number of different sizes, and the standard Bb clarinet is just over 2 feet long.

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Originally made from wood, clay or reeds, they are now usually made of silver, gold or platinum. Flutes are played by holding the instrument sideways with both hands and blowing across a hole in the mouthpiece, much like blowing across the top of a bottle. The player’s fingers open and close the keys, which changes the pitch. Flutes generally play melodic parts of a composition. Learn more about buying a flute. Piccolos are like flutes, but about half the size. They are played in the same manner and flute players often learn both instruments. Piccolos have the highest range of any of the woodwinds and the high piping sound can be heard in marching bands or drum corps as well as in some orchestral pieces. Single-reed Instruments
Clarinets are known as single-reed instruments, because they use one reed, attached to the horn by a ligature, to produce sound. Clarinets come in a number of different sizes, and the standard Bb clarinet is just over 2 feet long.

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 Woodwinds. Wind instruments had a variety of uses. Some, like horns and trumpets, were often used outdoors for fanfares, processions, hunting, and military occasions. They were more often used in groups, and seldom served as solo instruments. On the other hand, some woodwinds became so popular that instrument makers helped adapt and change them in order to make them better solo instruments, though woodwinds continued to serve in ensemble performances as well. By the later seventeenth century, the flute and the oboe had begun to compete with the violin as solo instruments that could be as expressive as a singer. During the Baroque period flutes were produced in two different varieties: the recorder and the transverse flute. Recorders are played by blowing air through a hole in their end, while the transverse flute is held sideways. Until about 1740, composers wrote music f

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 Sometimes the extra instruments such as the piccolo are used. If, for example, in an orchestral piece the third flute is marked “ doubling piccolo”, it means that the person playing flute 3 will also play the piccolo. However, if the piccolo plays at the same time as flute 3 they will obviously need an extra player for the piccolo part. Woodwind instruments in an orchestra often have short solos. These will be played by the first player (the “section principal”). Retrieved from " https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Woodwind_instrument&oldid=7282728 "
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Sometimes the extra instruments such as the piccolo are used. If, for example, in an orchestral piece the third flute is marked “ doubling piccolo”, it means that the person playing flute 3 will also play the piccolo. However, if the piccolo plays at the same time as flute 3 they will obviously need an extra player for the piccolo part. Woodwind instruments in an orchestra often have short solos. These will be played by the first player (the “section principal”). Retrieved from " https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Woodwind_instrument&oldid=7282728 "
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