Percussion Family

How are percussion instruments played?

• Hitting, Shaking and Scraping

• Vibration of a reed

• Buzzing your lips

• Plucking or Vibrating strings

What is a pitched instrument?

• Can play many sounds

• Can only play one sound

What is an unpitched instrument?

• Plays many different sounds

• Plays one type of sound

What is the name of this instrument?

• Shaker

• Marimba

• Washboard

• Xylophone

Is this instrument part of the percussion family?

• Yes

• No

Is this instrument part of the percussion family?

• No

• Yes

What is the name of this instrument?

• Piano

• Tamborine

• Bass Drum

• Snare Drum

What is the name of this instrument?

• Bass Drum

• Piano

• Shaker

• Snare Drum

What can be used to make sound on a percussion instrument?

• Reed

• Mallet

• Mouthpiece

• Bow

Is this instrument pitched or unpitched?

• Pitched

• Unpitched