String Family

1. Directions

1.1. Use these websites to research each instrument.

1.1.1. San Francisco Kids

1.1.2. NY Philharmonic Kids

1.1.3. Learn About Instruments

1.1.4. Play Music

1.1.5. BSO Kids

1.1.6. Wikipedia

1.1.7. FlickrCC (for pictures)

1.2. Find a picture of each instrument and insert it next to its name. Include the web link where you found the picture.

1.3. Type the answers to each question and find and copy a web address where we can hear it played.

1.4. On the File menu, click the drop-down Save menu, click Save As and add your first name, last initial and class hour to the title and click save. For example: johnt3Woodwind Family (if your name is John Tyler and your are in TB3)

2. Violin

2.1. (insert an image here)

2.2. What is it made of?

2.3. How is it played?

2.4. At least 2 interesting facts.

2.5. Describe its sound.

2.6. Web address where it can be heard.

3. Viola

3.1. (insert an image here)

3.2. What is it made of?

3.3. How is it played?

3.4. At least 2 interesting facts.

3.5. Describe its sound.

3.6. Web address where it can be heard.

4. Cello

4.1. (insert an image here)

4.2. What is it made of?

4.3. How is it played?

4.4. At least 2 interesting facts.

4.5. Describe its sound.

4.6. Web address where it can be heard.

5. Bass

5.1. (insert an image here)

5.2. How is it played?

5.3. At least 2 interesting facts.

5.4. Describe its sound.

5.5. What is it made of?

5.6. Web address where it can be heard.