1. Woodwind 2. Brass 3. Strings 4. Percussion/Keyboard
Flute Clarinet Saxophone Oboe and Bassoon
Trumpet Horn Trombone Euphonium Tuba
Guitar (Acoustic and Electric) Violin Viola Cello Double Bass
Yes. The instrument uses strings to play the notes as in acoustic guitars and other stringed instruments.
Keyboard/Piano Marimba Xylophone Chimes Snare Drum Bass Drum
Yes. The keyboard and piano are considered a part of the percussion family because the notes are struck with your fingers.
They get their own category. They’re special.