Listening
Woodwind Basics
Single reeds
Double Reeds
100
What is it that all woodwind instruments have in common?
They have tone holes AND/OR keys. (You must give BOTH answers)
100
Which woodwind instruments that we discussed are considered single reed instruments?
The clarinet and the saxophone.
100
Which woodwind instruments are considered double reed instruments?
Oboe and bassoon
200
What are the "buttons" called that you press on a woodwind instrument?
Keys
200
What is this instrument?
Clarinet
200
The oboe and bassoon use how many reeds?
2
300
What is the only woodwind instrument that is made of brass?
Saxophone
300
What instrument is this?
Saxophone
300
What instrument is this?
Oboe
400
What is the thing that vibrates and causes the sound on the clarinet, sax, oboe and bassoon?
The reed!
400
The clarinet has some keys, but it also has what that you must cover with your fingers to change pitch? (HINT: its the same as the recorder)
Tone holes.
400
What instrument is this?
Bassoon
500
What vibrates and causes the sound on a flute?
The air.
500
What is the metal belt that is used to hold a reed onto the mouthpiece of a single reed instrument.
A ligature.
500
In order to make a sound on any woodwind instrument, you need to form your lips and mouth correctly. What is this "E" word called?
Embouchure (Ah-mm-buh-shore)