Instrumental Music
Please choose an instrument from below to get more information about it.
Alto Saxophone
Family: Woodwind
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Advantages:
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Easy to get sound.
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Easier fingerings
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| Can be found in: |
Cannot be found in: |
| Concert Band |
Orchestra |
| Marching Band |
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| School Musicals |
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| Jazz Band |
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For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
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Baritone:Horn
Family: Brass
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Advantages:
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Students get 2 Baritones, one for school and one for home.
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Easy to put together
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Much less competition for getting into Top Musical Groups
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| Can be found in: |
Cannot be found in: |
| Concert Band |
Jazz Band (usually)
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Orchestra
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Marching Band
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School Musicals
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For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
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Bass Guitar
Family: String
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Advantages:
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Easier to play
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| Can be found in: |
Cannot be found in: |
| Concert Band (somtimes) |
Orchestra |
| Jazz Band |
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| Marching Band (sometimes) |
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| School Musicals |
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Check to hear this instrument
For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
ClarinetFamily: Woodwind
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Advantages:
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Easy to get sound.
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Easier fingerings
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Easy to carry
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| Can be found in: |
Cannot be found in: |
| Concert Band |
Jazz Band |
| Orchestra |
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| Marching Band |
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| School Musicals |
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For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
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FluteFamily: Woodwind
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Advantages:
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Easy to carry
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No reeds to buy
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Not Loud
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Easy to put together
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| Can be found in: |
Cannot be found in: |
| Concert Band |
Jazz Band |
| Orchestra |
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| Marching Band |
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| School Musicals |
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For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
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Snare DrumFamily: Percussion
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Can be found in:
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Concert Band
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Orchestra
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Marching Band
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School Musicals
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Jazz Band
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For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
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TromboneFamily: Brass
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Advantages:
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Easier to carry
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No reeds to buy
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Easy to learn positions
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Easy to put together
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Less Competition for getting into Top Musical Groups
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A bit easier to blow
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Can be found in:
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Concert Band
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Orchestra
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Marching Band
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School Musicals
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Jazz Band
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Check to hear this instrument
For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
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TrumpetFamily: Brass
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Advantages:
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Easier to carry
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No reed to buy
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Easy to fingering
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Easy to put together
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Can be found in:
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Concert Band
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Orchestra
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Marching Band
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School Musicals
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Jazz Band
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Check to hear this instrument
For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
TubaFamily: Brass
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Advantages:
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Students get 2 Tubas, one for school and one for home
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No reeds to buy
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Much less competition for getting into Top Musical Groups
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| Can be found in: |
Cannot be found in: |
| Concert Band |
Jazz Band (Usually) |
| Orchestra |
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| Marching Band |
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| School Musicals |
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Check to hear this instrument
For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/
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ViolinFamily: String
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Advantages:
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Easy to carry
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Plays melody most of the time
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Has a wide range
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| Can be found in: |
Cannot be found in: |
| Orchestra |
Concert Band |
| School Musicals |
Jazz Band |
| Marching Band |
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Check to hear this instrument
For more information on this instrument, please check the following websites:
http://datadragon.com/education/