The String Family: Violin, Viola, Cello (Part 3)

Learn about the string family: violin, viola, cello (part 3): name the four main instrument families

🎵 Stage Brief #65

The piano is both a string and a percussion instrument—hammers strike strings inside the case when you press a key.

🎯 Your mission

Slow first. Speed later.

⚡ The twist

If you can sing it, you can play it. Sing it first.

What you'll learn

The piano is both a string and a percussion instrument—hammers strike strings inside the case when you press a key.

Remember

🎧 Listen

Listen for this

🎧 Focus on ONE instrument at a time. Then add another.

🎼 Notes on the staff

Tap a note to hear it

🌟 Artist spotlight

🌟 Jimi Hendrix played guitar UPSIDE DOWN because he was left-handed.

🤯 Mind = blown

🤯 The piano has 88 keys, but you only need to know 12 to play any song.

Check your understanding · 1 of 3

What instrument family does the violin belong to?

Check your understanding · 2 of 3

What is the lowest string instrument in the orchestra?

Check your understanding · 3 of 3

Which instrument do you blow into?

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✨ More to explore

🌍 Where you hear this: Learning one instrument well teaches your brain how to learn EVERY instrument.

🏆 Try this week: Play one note (on anything) 10 times in a row. Each time, try to make it sound a little better.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “What instrument would you most want to play — and why?”

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