BAND INSTRUMENTS
TRUMPET BRASS
The trumpet is the highest of the brass wind instruments, composed of a long metal tube looped once and ending in a flared bell. The pressure and shape of the lips in the mouthpiece and the strength of the air pressure, used in combination with the valves, determine the pitch produced. Brass lacquer.
Read MoreCLARINET Bb PLASTIC
The clarinet is a cylindrical-bore pipe with a mouthpiece that resembles a beak and uses a single cane reed. The lower end flares out into a bell. Because it has a range of more than three octaves, it can produce both very low and very high notes. Available in plastic.
Read MoreFLUTE
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening.
SAXOPHONE E FLAT ALTO
The saxophone is a single reed instrument that has its place in everything from pop and big band to jazz and classical. Depending on the player, it can sound mellow or strong. The Eb Alto Saxophone, the 2nd highest pitched saxophone was made popular by performers such as Charlie Parker and Nat “Cannonball” Adderley.
Read MoreTROMBONE TENOR
The trombone is a very popular brass instrument and has a wider and much lower range than that of the French horn or trumpet, and a characteristic slide mechanism that allows you to play both distinct pitches and glissandi (sliding tones) with ease. Brass lacquer
Read MorePERCUSSION DRUM/BELL KIT
Drum/Bell Kits combine the attributes of both the drum kit and the bell kit. As part of the percussion section, the heartbeat of a band or orchestra, the Drum/Bell Kit includes a snare drum, 2-1/2 octave bells, a stand base, two stand tops (one for the drum, the other for the bells), a pair of sticks, a pair of mallets, a practice pad, music rack, and a lug key.
Read MoreFRENCH HORN DOUBLE
The French horn is a valved brass wind instrument with a circular shape, tapering from a narrow mouthpiece to a flaring bell at the other end and producing a mellow tone. Often played with the right hand inside the bell, it is said to be the most difficult instrument to play.
Read MorePERCUSSION BELL KIT
The Bell Kit is a wonderful entry level melody instrument, an important part of the percussion section, the heartbeat of a band or orchestra. Each kit includes 2-1/2 octave bells, bell stand, a pair of mallets, a pair of sticks, a practice pad and a music rack.
Read MorePERCUSSION DRUM KIT
The Drum Kit is a terrific entry level rhythm instrument, an integral part of the percussion section, the heartbeat of a band or orchestra. Each kit includes a snare drum, snare stand, a pair of sticks, a practice pad and a lug key.
Read MoreOBOE
The oboe is a woodwind that looks very similar to the clarinet except it has a mouthpiece made from a double reed. Professional oboe players usually make their own reeds out of a piece of cane, which they fold, shape and fasten with a metal staple.
Read MoreFRENCH HORN SINGLE
The French horn is a valved brass wind instrument with a circular shape, tapering from a narrow mouthpiece to a flaring bell at the other end and producing a mellow tone. Often played with the right hand inside the bell, it is said to be the most difficult instrument to play. Single French horn only available in brass lacquer.
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SAXOPHONE B FLAT TENOR
The saxophone is a single reed instrument that has its place in everything from pop and big band to jazz and classical. Depending on the player, it can sound mellow or strong. The Bb Tenor Saxophone, the 3rd highest pitched saxophone was made popular by performers such as Coleman Hawkins and John Coltrane.
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CLARINET Bb WOOD
The clarinet is a cylindrical-bore pipe with a mouthpiece that resembles a beak and uses a single cane reed. The lower end flares out into a bell. Because it has a range of more than three octaves, it can produce both very low and very high notes. Available in wood.
Read MorePICCOLO
The piccolo is a small flute, pitched one octave above the modern flute. It is one of the brightest, most penetrating instruments of the orchestra or band.
Read MoreFLUTE OPEN HOLE
The flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening. Open-hole model, C-foot, silver-plated.
Read MoreTROMBONE TENOR WITH F-ATT
The trombone is a very popular brass instrument and has a wider and much lower range than that of the French horn or trumpet, and a characteristic slide mechanism that allows you to play both distinct pitches and glissandi (sliding tones) with ease. The F attachment adds a wrap of tubing coupled with a trigger and rotary valve which lowers the pitch a perfect fourth. This enables the player to play lower notes than would otherwise be possible on the standard tenor trombone. Brass lacquer, generally. Silver plated version available in very limited locations.
Orchestra INSTRUMENTS
VIOLIN 1/2 SIZE
The violin is the smallest of the four types of stringed instruments in an orchestra, and additional sizes are available under "Choose from All Instruments" at top. It is also the highest sounding instrument of the string family. The term violin means "little viola" in Italian. It has four strings and is played by placing the instrument under one's chin and drawing the bow, made of horsehair, across the strings.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
CELLO 1/2 SIZE
The cello (often called violoncello) is a member of the violin family. It is much larger than a violin, and is also played differently - held upright between the legs of a seated player, resting on a metal endpin on the floor. (Not available at all Affiliate locations)
Read MoreVIOLA 12''
The viola is an instrument from the violin family. In size, it is slightly larger than the violin, and has a lower tone in the same range as the human alto voice.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLIN 3/4 SIZE
The violin is the smallest of the four types of stringed instruments in an orchestra. It is also the highest sounding instrument of the string family. The term violin means "little viola" in Italian. It has four strings and is played by placing the instrument under one's chin and drawing the bow, made of horsehair, across the strings.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLIN 4/4 SIZE
The violin is the smallest of the four types of stringed instruments in an orchestra. It is also the highest sounding instrument of the string family. The term violin means "little viola" in Italian. It has four strings and is played by placing the instrument under one's chin and drawing the bow, made of horsehair, across the strings.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLIN 1/4 SIZE
The violin is the smallest of the four types of stringed instruments in an orchestra. It is also the highest sounding instrument of the string family. The term violin means "little viola" in Italian. It has four strings and is played by placing the instrument under one's chin and drawing the bow, made of horsehair, across the strings.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLA 13''
The viola is an instrument from the violin family. In size, it is slightly larger than the violin, and has a lower tone in the same range as the human alto voice.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLA 14''
The viola is an instrument from the violin family. In size, it is slightly larger than the violin, and has a lower tone in the same range as the human alto voice.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
CELLO 3/4 SIZE
The cello (often called violoncello) is a member of the violin family. It is much larger than a violin, and is also played differently - held upright between the legs of a seated player, resting on a metal endpin on the floor. (Not available at all Affiliate locations)
Read MoreCELLO 4/4 SIZE
The cello (often called violoncello) is a member of the violin family. It is much larger than a violin, and is also played differently - held upright between the legs of a seated player, resting on a metal endpin on the floor. (Not available at all Affiliate locations)
Read MoreCELLO 1/4 SIZE
The cello (often called violoncello) is a member of the violin family. It is much larger than a violin, and is also played differently - held upright between the legs of a seated player, resting on a metal endpin on the floor. (Not available at all Affiliate locations)
Read MoreVIOLIN 1/8 SIZE
The violin is the smallest of the four types of stringed instruments in an orchestra. It is also the highest sounding instrument of the string family. The term violin means "little viola" in Italian. It has four strings and is played by placing the instrument under one's chin and drawing the bow, made of horsehair, across the strings.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLA 15''
The viola is an instrument from the violin family. In size, it is slightly larger than the violin, and has a lower tone in the same range as the human alto voice.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLA 15-1/2''
The viola is an instrument from the violin family. In size, it is slightly larger than the violin, and has a lower tone in the same range as the human alto voice.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLIN 1/10 SIZE
The violin is the smallest of the four types of stringed instruments in an orchestra. It is also the highest sounding instrument of the string family. The term violin means "little viola" in Italian. It has four strings and is played by placing the instrument under one's chin and drawing the bow, made of horsehair, across the strings.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLA 16''
The viola is an instrument from the violin family. In size, it is slightly larger than the violin, and has a lower tone in the same range as the human alto voice.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLA 16-1/2''
The viola is an instrument from the violin family. In size, it is slightly larger than the violin, and has a lower tone in the same range as the human alto voice.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
VIOLIN 1/16 SIZE
The violin is the smallest of the four types of stringed instruments in an orchestra. It is also the highest sounding instrument of the string family. The term violin means "little viola" in Italian. It has four strings and is played by placing the instrument under one's chin and drawing the bow, made of horsehair, across the strings.
Stringed Instrument Guide for Violin and Viola Video
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