Learn About Music

Music can be a very difficult activity to get into. Although with some practice and helpful hands, you can soon realize how life-changing and powerful music can be. This website is designed to expose you to the very basics of music and provide a simple introduction to its fundamentals. We will begin with an overview of the most common musical instruments.

Upright Piano

The piano is a keyboard instrument that uses either electric sounds or internal strings to play notes. It is in the key of C and is used in many different ensembles.

Front/Side View of Violin w/ Chinrest

The violin is an orchestral string instrument that creates sounds through vibrating the strings with a bow. It is in the key of C and is used mainly in classical ensembles.

Front/Side View of Cello w/ Stand

The cello is an orchesetral string instrument that creates sounds through vibrating the strings with a bow. It is in the key of C and is used mainly in classical ensembles.

Front/Side View of Double Bass

The double bass, also known as the upright bass or simply the bass, is an orchesetral string instrument that creates sounds through vibrating the strings with a bow. It is in the key of C and is used in either classical or jazz ensembles.

Body View of Telecaster Guitar

The guitar is a string instrument that comes in different variations, classical (nylon), acoustic, telecaster, or stratocaster. Sound is created by plucking or strumming strings. It is in the key of C and is used in many different ensembles.

Front View of Clarient

The clarient is a woodwind instrument that creates sound by blowing on a wooden reed, which creates vibrations. It is in the key of Bb and is used mainly in either classical or jazz ensembles.

Top View of Flute

The flute is a woodwind instrument that creates sound by blowing into a headjoint, which causes air to vibrate. It is in the key of C and is used mainly in classical ensembles.

Side View of Trumpet

The trumpet is a brass instrument that creates sound by vibrating or "buzzing" lips against the metal mouthpiece. It is in the key of Bb and is used in many different ensembles.

Side View of Trombone

The trombone is a brass instrument that creates sound by vibrating or "buzzing" lips against the metal mouthpiece. It is in the key of C and is used in many different ensembles.

Front View of Full Sized Tuba

The tuba is a brass instrument that creates sound by vibrating or "buzzing" lips against the metal mouthpiece. It is made in many different keys and is used in many different ensembles.