Musical Instruments
A guide on the different types of musical instruments used in previous eras and those that are still being used today.
Instruments of the Modern Orchestra
By the 1700s, other instruments that were designed soon took over the role of previous instruments. Wind instruments such as bassoons, flutes and oboes were paired. By the 19th century, instruments in the brass and percussion sections grew, as did the string section.
By the 1700s, other instruments that were designed soon took over the role of previous instruments. Wind instruments such as bassoons, flutes and oboes were paired. By the 19th century, instruments in the brass and percussion sections grew, as did the string section.
Instruments of the Early Orchestra
The 1600s to the 1700s saw the development of string and wind instruments that soon replaced its early form. Musical instruments of the early orchestra include the following.
The 1600s to the 1700s saw the development of string and wind instruments that soon replaced its early form. Musical instruments of the early orchestra include the following.
Top 10 Music Instruments for Beginners
There are some musical instruments that are easier to learn than others and are suitable for beginners. Here are the top 10 instruments for beginners in no particular order.
There are some musical instruments that are easier to learn than others and are suitable for beginners. Here are the top 10 instruments for beginners in no particular order.
Musical Instrument Library
A compilation of musiscal instrument profiles arranged alphabetically, by type or by the Sachs-Hornbostel System.
A compilation of musiscal instrument profiles arranged alphabetically, by type or by the Sachs-Hornbostel System.
Sachs-Hornbostel System
The Sachs-Hornbostel system ia a method of classifying musical instruments according to the type of vibrating material used to produce sound.
The Sachs-Hornbostel system ia a method of classifying musical instruments according to the type of vibrating material used to produce sound.
Marching Band Instruments
Profiles of musical instruments used in marching bands.
Profiles of musical instruments used in marching bands.
Jazz Musical Instruments
Image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music.
Image gallery of musical instruments used in jazz music.
Ensembles
Definition, sizes and types of ensembles.
Definition, sizes and types of ensembles.
MusiqTrader
Classified Ads for musicians. Find musical instruments for sale, sheet music, recordings, music equipment and accessories.
Classified Ads for musicians. Find musical instruments for sale, sheet music, recordings, music equipment and accessories.
Chris B's Music Inc.
Chris B's Music sells all musical instruments and accessories.
Chris B's Music sells all musical instruments and accessories.
Audible Artworks
Features African musical instruments.
Features African musical instruments.
Celtic Music Instruments
Has many links to various celtic instruments.
Has many links to various celtic instruments.
CHICO Instrument Encyclopedia
A collection of musical instruments arranged by type and geographical origin.
A collection of musical instruments arranged by type and geographical origin.
Learn About Instruments
The different types of instruments with audio samples.
The different types of instruments with audio samples.