Instruments of the Orchestra

Categories: Key Stage 2, Music
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About Course

Meet the orchestra! Discover the four instrument families – strings, woodwind, brass and percussion – how each one makes its sound, why bigger instruments sound lower, and how to listen out for them in famous pieces such as Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.

Tutwoo Kids is an independent learning service. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education, Ofqual or any exam board, and Tutwoo Kids certificates are not qualifications. Content was checked against the national curriculum for England in October 2026.

What Will You Learn?

  • Name the four families of the orchestra and instruments in each Explain how each family makes its sound Link instrument size to pitch Listen for instruments in well-known orchestral music

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Strings and woodwind
  • Brass and percussion
  • Listening to the orchestra

For grown-ups
Sources and further reading for parents, carers and teachers.

Final Assessment

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