Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra Percussion Family

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra Percussion Family

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra Click through this Power Point to learn about the instruments of the percussion family. Do not complete any of the worksheets yet, that will come later!

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family - Instruments that are sounded by striking, shaking, plucking, or scraping—from Greek word “percuss” meaning “to strike” - They can be divided into 2 categories Ø those instruments that produce a definite pitch (TUNED) Add rhythm but also match pitch with other instruments in the orchestra Ø those that do not (UNTUNED) Used for rhythm or special effects --- What are some percussion instruments that do or do not have definite pitch? ---

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Percussion instruments: used for rhythm Wires attached called snares Bass drum Snare drum

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Percussion instruments: used for rhythm Tambourine Castanet

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Percussion instruments: used for rhythm Cymbal Triangle aka “High Hat”

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Percussion instruments: used for rhythm Vibraslap Gong

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Melody percussion instruments: used for rhythm and match pitch Timpani Xylophone

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Melody percussion instruments: used for rhythm and match pitch Marimba Glockenspiel (aka Bells)

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Melody percussion instruments: used for rhythm and match pitch Chimes Celeste (Looks like piano, but has bells instead of strings)

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Melody percussion instruments: used for rhythm and match pitch Concert Grand Piano

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra NOW WHAT? : Complete the “Information on the Percussion Family” worksheet using the following slides. � (click through for answers or see what you can do on your own!) Once you have finished that, work on the Percussion Family worksheet (the one with pictures) Turn in BOTH worksheets when you are finished

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family Worksheet 1. Draw the placement of the percussion family in the symphony orchestra seating chart as shown below: Shade in this section!

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra PERCUSSION WORKSHEET: The Percussion Family 2. The word “percussion” comes from the Greek word _____. percuss It means to strike on or against. Percussion instruments can be _________, struck shaken or _____. scraped

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra I. Four Families of instruments in the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family 3. Name the two categories of percussion instruments: Untuned A. _______ (having no pitch-only played as rhythm or for special effects) Tuned B. ___________ (having pitch-being able to match tones with other orchestral instruments)

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra I. Four Families of instruments in the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family 4. List some UNTUNE PERCUSSION instruments (those with no pitch) A. B. C. D. E. F. G. snare drum _________________________ bass drum _____________ triangle _____________ tambourine _____________ cymbals gong _____________ bongos _____________

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra I. Four Families of instruments in the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family 5. Which one of the percussion instruments produces a rattling sound due to a set of metal wires on the snare drum bottom? __________

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra I. Four Families of instruments in the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family 4. List some TUNED PERCUSSION instruments (those with pitch; play a tune) A. B. C. D. E. F. _____________ xylophone _____________ glockenspiel _____________ celesta _____________ chimes (tubular bells) _____________ timpani _____________ piano

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra I. Four Families of instruments in the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family 7. What is the only pitched drum in the orchestra? the timpani ________ 8. How do you raise or lower the pitch on a timpani? By pushing the foot pedal up and down. ______________________ 9. Which instrument looks like a piano, but has a the celesta glockenspiel inside? ___________

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra I. Four Families of instruments in the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family 10. Why is the piano a percussion instrument? ____________________________ When you press the keys, small hammers inside the _________________ instrument strike the strings. 11. How many keys does a grand piano have? ____ 88 12. How are the members of the percussion section in the orchestra different from the other players? They must be able to play a large variety of instruments. _______________________________

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra I. Four Families of instruments in the Symphony Orchestra The Percussion Family 13. How many players handle all the percussion in a regular orchestra? (One of these is always just a 4 timpanist)? ______

Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra • Be sure to also complete the Brass Family worksheet in addition to the worksheet you just completed. • Both are due at the end of the period!