The recorder is a wind instrument that emerged during the 14th century but disappeared during the mid-18th century. Fortunately, interest on this instrument was revived later on and many still enjoy the sweet sound of this instrument to this day.
The saxophone is known as a reed musical instrument that is a mainstay in jazz bands. Considered to be newer than other musical instruments in terms of its history, the saxophone was invented by Antoine-Joseph (Adolphe) Sax.
Many instruments which emerged during the Middle Ages, reached its peak during the Renaissance period. The shawm is a free-reed wind instrument that was used during the 13th to 17th centuries. It is still used to this day,
The trombone descended from the trumpet but it is shaped and sized quite differently. The tenor trombone is recommended for beginners and one interesting fact about learning to play the trombone is that it is either played in the bass or treble clef. When playing in a wind band or orchestra, music is written in the bass clef. When playing in a brass band, the music is written in the treble clef.
The trumpet belongs to the brass family of wind instruments. This instrument is considered an orchestral instrument mostly used in jazz bands. The trumpet has a long and rich history. It is believed that it was used as a signaling device in Ancient Egypt, Greece and the Near East.
The tuba is deep-sounding and is the largest instrument of the brasswind family. Like the trombone, music for the tuba can either be written in the bass or treble clef. Although it doesn't require as much lung-power as the trumpet, the tuba can be difficult to handle due to its size.
