The Amazing Woodwinds Family
This Woodwind instrument was made in 1832 by Theobald Boehm, it's known to have the highest pitches and can accurately imitate the sound of a bird call.
(Hint: It was originally designed for military bands)
What is a Piccolo?
This Brass instrument was made in 1835 by Wilhelm Wieprecht and Johann Moritz, it's known for being the Heavy instrument in the Brass family and it's the important instrument in the band.
(Hint: It is NOT the Trumpet)
What is the Tuba?
This Percussion instrument was made in the 9th century, and it's known for playing the melody in music and also has a range of four octaves.
(Hint: "X is for _____")
What is a Xylophone?
This String instrument was made around 1565 by Andre Amati, It's known for being very common to play and it's very hard to play this String instrument.
(Hint: It sometimes plays during something sad happens)
What is a Violin?
This was the grade when Jasper joined the band for the FIRST time.
(Hint: They were inspired (AND PLAYED AN INSTRUMENT) to play an instrument in Elementary, MEANING that they couldn't have joined in Elementary)
A: 5th Grade
B: 4th Grade
C: 6th Grade
D: 3rd Grade
What happened in 6th Grade?
(C)
This Woodwind instrument was made sometime after 1698 by Johann Christoph Denner, it's known to have the largest range and is commonly known in the woodwind family.
(Hint: A cartoon character plays this instrument)
What is a Clarinet?
This Brass instrument was made in the middle of the 15th century by an unknown person in Belgium, it's known for being played horizontally like the Trumpet and it is common for this Brass instrument to represent the "Voice of God."
(Hint: It's like a Trumpet but huge and long)
What is a Trombone?
This Percussion instrument is an Ancient instrument that has been used for a long time and it is very easy to learn how to play this instrument.
(Hint: You hear during Christmas time)
What is the Bell?
This String instrument was made in the mid-1500s by Andrea Amati, it's known for being a huge violin and it's heavy with a huge bow.
(Hint: Its full name is "violoncello")
What is a Cello?
This was the school where Jasper played an instrument for the FIRST time.
(Hint: First time they PLAYED an instrument)
Newnan Crossing Elementary or Arnall Middle School
What happened in Newnan Crossing Elementary?
This Woodwind instrument was made in 1846 by Adolphe Sax, it's known for being the lowest-pitched and is uncommonly known in the Woodwind section
(Hint: It's in the Saxophone family)
What is a Bari Saxophone? (Baritone Saxophone)
This Brass instrument was made in 1843 by Ferdinand Sommer, it's known for being the same as the Tuba but that is NOT true and also gets its name from the Ancient Greeks.
(Hint: It shares the same name as an uncommon instrument in the Woodwind family)
What is the Euphonium Baritone?
This Percussion instrument was made in 1400AD, it's known for being the deepest-sounding and largest Drum instrument and it's also sometimes known for being the heartbeat/metronome for the band.
(Hint: Usually a huge drum in the back during band concerts)
What is a Bass Drum?
This String instrument was made in the 17th and 18th centuries by an enslaved African, it's known for being played really fast and has 5 strings.
(Hint: It's country related)
What is the Banjo?
This instrument is the instrument that Jasper plays.
(Hint: It's in the Woodwind family, though, Jean could have played the Saxophone or A Bass flute)
Do they play the Flute?
This Woodwind instrument was made back in the 17th century by both Jacques Hotteterre and Michel Philidor, it's known for being very uncommon and was used to entertain the French Court.
(Hint: It's one of the hardest instruments to play)
What is an Oboe?
This Brass instrument was made back in the 17th century by Heinrich Stölzel and Friedrich Blümel, It's known for being the loudest instrument in the Brass family and has a very small mouthpiece.
(Hint: It's an uncommon horn)
What is the French Horn?
This Percussion instrument was made in the 7th century, and it's known for religious worship and rituals and also known for being in the Marching band.
(Hint: It's usually a large crash sound you hear)
What is the Cymbal?
This String instrument was made in 1879 by Joao Fernandez, it's known for being a Hawaiian invention but that is NOT true and it's easier to play than the guitar.
(Hint: It's used in Hawaii mostly)
What is the Ukulele?
This instrument was going to be Jasper's SECONDARY instrument for the Marching band but was rejected.
(Hint: This instrument is in the flute family)
Piccolo, Soprano, or Bass?
What happened to playing the Bass Flute?
This Woodwind instrument was made in 1636 by Martin Hotteterre, it's known for being the largest instrument in the Woodwind family and uses double reeds, not single reeds.
(Hint: "The Telemann Sonata" is a piece for this instrument mostly)
What is the Bassoon?
This Brass instrument was 19th century by Herman Koenig and Antoine Courtois, it's known for being in Marching Bands and it's an uncommon Brass instrument.
(Hint: This Brass instrument's nickname is mellohorn)
What is the Mellophone?
This Percussion instrument was made in the 14th century by an unknown person, it's known for having four octaves and has a low pitch when played.
(Hint: It starts with an "M")
What is a Marimba?
This String instrument was made in the mid-1500s by both Gaspare da Salo and Andrea Amati, it's known for being older than the Violin and also is a bit larger than the Violin.
(Hint: It sounds deeper than the Violin)
What is the Viola?
This instrument is what Jasper would have played if they decided the switch instruments.
(Hint: Still be in the Woodwind Family)
Clarinet or Saxophone?
What happened to being a Saxophone player?