MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

It has six strings and you play it in your hands. You can hear its beautiful sound when someone strums or plucks it. A famous musician who plays this instrument is Ed Sheeran.

It has four strings and you hold it between your knees while you bow or pluck it. Its deep, rich sound often carries the melody in orchestras and movie music. A famous musician who plays this instrument is Yo-Yo Ma.

It has a round shape and makes sound when you hit it with sticks or your hands. Its strong, loud beat helps keep the rhythm in many types of music. A famous musician who plays this instrument is Travis Barker.

It has a bag you fill with air and several pipes that make a loud, unique sound. You squeeze the bag to keep the music going while your fingers play the melody. A famous musician who plays this instrument is the Scottish piper Gordon Duncan.

It is a long, black instrument that you play by blowing air into the mouthpiece. Your fingers cover small holes to create soft, warm melodies. A famous musician who plays this instrument is Benny Goodman.

It has black and white keys that you press with your fingers to make music. Its sound can be soft and gentle or loud and powerful. A famous musician who plays this instrument is Lang Lang.

It is a brass instrument that makes sound when you buzz your lips into the mouthpiece. You move its long slide back and forth to change the notes. A famous musician who plays this instrument is J.J. Johnson.

It is a shiny brass instrument that you play by blowing air into a mouthpiece with a reed. Your fingers press many keys to create smooth and jazzy melodies. A famous musician who plays this instrument is Charlie Parker.

It is a small, wooden instrument that you hold under your chin and play with a bow. Its high, sweet sound is often heard in orchestras and solo performances. A famous musician who plays this instrument is Itzhak Perlman.

It is a long, thin instrument that you play by blowing air across a hole near one end. Your fingers press keys to make soft, clear, and melodic sounds. A famous musician who plays this instrument is James Galway.

They are round, metal instruments that you hit together or with sticks to make a loud, crashing sound. They are often used in bands and orchestras to mark strong beats. A famous musician who plays them is Neil Peart.

It is a large keyboard instrument that can have many sets of keys and pedals. You play it by pressing the keys and pedals to make powerful, rich sounds that fill a room. A famous musician who plays this instrument is Cameron Carpenter.