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Lesson 17 of 84 · Instruments
Xylophone and Mallet Percussion
Learn about xylophone and mallet percussion: name the four main instrument families
What You'll Learn
Hand drums like djembe, conga, and bongo are played with the hands. Different hand positions produce bass, tone, and slap sounds.
1
Name the four main instrument families
2
Identify instruments by their sound
Notes on the Staff
B4
A4
G4
F4
Check Your Understanding
Question 1 of 3
What instrument family does the violin belong to?