Comparing Musical Instruments
Dr. Franklin - Advisor Directions: Compare your instrument with another instrument, using the following points to write a one-page research paper that can be shared with the class.
- When were the instruments invented?
- Who invented the instrument that we know today?
- What are the similarities?
- What are the differences?
- What are three things you learned from your research?
- Do you think it is easier to play modern instruments [the one you play now] than ancient instruments? Why?
- What is the most interesting fact that you learned?
Use the links below when you compare instruments.
Use this template to take notes - Note taking template
Orchestra instruments
Brass
Trumpet
http://www.trumpetstudio.com/practice.html
http://itgyouth.trumpetguild.org/
Trombone
http://www.dsokids.com/listen/instrumentdetail.aspx?instrumentid=30
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/305327/JJ-Johnson
Baritone
http://www.tubachristmas.com/readtcloc.php?TCState=MD
http://www.nd.edu/~baritone/history.html
Tuba
http://www.tubachristmas.com/readtcloc.php?TCState=MD
http://www.blackdiamondbrass.com/tbahist/tubahist.htm
Strings
Violin
http://violinmasterclass.com/mc_menu.php
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002478F/violin_and_viola.htm
Viola
http://violinmasterclass.com/mc_menu.php
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002478F/violin_and_viola.htm
Cello
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002478F/violin_and_viola.htm
Bass
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002478F/violin_and_viola.htm
Winds
Flutes
http://www.wfg.woodwind.org/flute/
http://www.flutecorner.com/famousflutists.htm
Clarinets
Saxophones
Oboe and Bassoon
Percussion
Percussion