Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra Percussion Family

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

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”  those instruments that produce a definite pitch (TUNED) -Add rhythm but also match pitch with other instruments in the orchestra --- What are some percussion instruments that do or do not have definite pitch? ---  those that do not (UNTUNED) - Used for rhythm or special effects - They can be divided into 2 categories Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

P ERCUSSION W ORKSHEET : The Percussion Family 2.The word “percussion” comes from the Greek word __________. It means to strike on or against. Percussion instruments can be _________, _________, or __________. percuss struckshaken scraped Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra

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: A._____________ (having no pitch-only played as rhythm or for special effects) Untuned B.______________________ (having pitch-being able to match tones with other orchestral instruments) Tuned Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra

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

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 bottom? ____________________ snare drum Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra

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

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 glockenspiel inside? ______________________ the celesta Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra

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

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 timpanist)? ___________ 4 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! Instrument Families of the Symphony Orchestra