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Musical Instruments 1
  Orchestral Instruments: The Percussion Family
Introduction of the definite and indefinite pitch percussion instruments with illustration and sound clips. Definite pitch percussion ~ xylophone, timpani, tubular bells. Indefinite pitch percussion ~ cymbals, triangle, tambourine, maracas.
Orchestral Instruments: The String Family
The string family comprises the violin, viola, violoncello and double bass. Illustrations and sound clips are incorporated for each instrument.
  Orchestral Instruments: The Brass Family
The brass family comprises the trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba. Illustrations and sound clips are incorporated for each instrument.
  Orchestral Instruments: The Woodwind Family
Introduction of the piccolo, flute, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais, and bassoon. Illustrations and sound clips are incorporated for each instrument.
  The Symphony Orchestra
Introduction of the symphony orchestra that gives an understanding of the layout and setting of an orchestra.
  MIDI Keyboard Percussion Assignments
Introduction of the key functions of the MIDI keyboard in simulating sounds of percussion instruments. These keys will be useful in creating a percussion ensemble.

Scales: (2), (3).