We are also familiar with the Western classification of
strings, winds (woodwinds and brasswinds) and
percussion. This system is a very old theory, dating
back to Ancient Greece that classifies (only) Western
STRINGS
WOODWINDS
However, there is a large amount of criteria for
classifying musical instruments. Every one has a
purpose and gives a different result.
We suggest experimenting with different systems of
classification with your students. Try to invent your own
system too!
instruments and it has been mainly used to group the
instruments in our orchestra.
Here, you have another example:
BRASSWINDS
PERCUSSION
Use the instruments in Annex 1 for
classifying them under different criteria.
Do you need inspiration? Go to Wikipedia
article about instrument classification.