Explore the Families of the Orchestra
Explore each of the orchestra families below – watch videos introducing some of the instruments, listen to family-themed playlists, and get hands-on.
String Family
Videos & Playlist
String Family Game
The string family instruments make their sound when their strings vibrate, either by pulling the bow across them or plucking them with your fingers.
Woodwind Family
Videos
Playlist & Drinking Straw Flute Activity
Make your own drinking straw pan flute with this easy tutorial from Deceptively Educational.
Brass Family
Videos
Playlist and Coloring Page
Percussion Family
Videos
Playlist and STEAM Composition Activity
Round up your favorite percussion instruments or use what you have around you to make some at-home percussion instruments and then follow along with this activity to create your own percussion compositions.