Musical instruments are grouped into four families:

strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Click on the conductor’s speech bubble “Instrument Families” to see the families.

Click on the instruments to hear the families.

String instruments are used in many kinds of musical styles.

Click on the play buttons and question marks below to hear examples.

This is part of an orchestra performing

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.

 You watched it, so now let’s try it!