Instrument Families and Classifications: Chordophones and Electrophones

ReviewWhat four classes of instruments have we discussed thus far?

What two classes have we not discussed yet?

What do you think each of these groups includes? What kinds of instruments?ReviewWhat four classes of instruments have we discussed thus far?Aerophones, Membranophones, Idiophones, CorpophonesWhat two classes have we not discussed yet?Chordophones, ElectrophonesWhat do you think each of these groups includes? What kinds of instruments?ChordophonesThe String FamilySomeone explain to me how a chordophone works. If you need help, think back to our trick with the rubber band.

Can you think of some examples?

We are going to look at 6 examples.Chordophones: ViolinSoprano voiced orchestral chordophone

Has 4 strings

Played with fingers and a bow

Traditionally has a guard to rest your chin on

Chordophones: ViolaAlto voiced orchestral chordophone

Has 4 strings

Played with fingers and a bow

Chordophones: CelloTenor voiced orchestral chordophone

Has 4 strings

Played with fingers and a bow

Chordophones: Bass

Bass voiced orchestral chordophone

Has 4 strings

Played with fingers and a bow

The Orchestral Chordophones

Chordophones: GuitarMost commonly played chordophone in US

Has 6 strings

Played with fingers or a pick

Chordophones: VoiceYes, the voice is a chordophone. Why?

VOCAL CORDS

Millions of strings (larynx)

Played by air passing through the larynxException to the aerophone rule.

ElectrophonesWhat makes this class of instruments different from the others?

Electrophones: KeyboardEssentially, an electronic piano.

Electrophones: SynthesizerAn instrument that creates a synthetic sound using varying settings of distortion.

What is an ENSEMBLE?Do you remember?

An ensemble is a group of musicians playing together in a group.

We will talk about 5 different ensembles.Ensembles: Concert Band

General band ensembleIncludes woodwinds, brasswinds, and percussion.Example: US Marine Band The Presidents Own

Ensembles: Marching Band

Entertainment ensembleIncludes woodwinds, brasswinds, and percussion.Usually excludes oboe, bassoon, and includes a variation of traditional percussion.

Drum and Bugle Corps is a division of competitive marching band that does not use woodwinds.Example: Blue DevilsCavaliers

Ensembles: Jazz Band

Specialized ensemble that focuses on execution of various styles

Instrumentation:SaxophonesTrumpetsTrombonesPianoDrum set

Example:Gordon Goodwins Big Phat Band

Ensembles: Orchestra

General string ensemble

Includes woodwinds, brasswinds, strings and percussion.Excludes saxophone, euphonium, and voices

ExampleSan Francisco Symphony

Ensembles: Choir

General vocal ensemble

Includes only Voices and piano

ExampleVienna Boys Choir

ReviewMajor ChordophonesViolin*Viola*Cello*Bass*GuitarVoice

*denotes orchestral chordophoneMajor ElectrophonesKeyboardSynthesizer

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