The Woodwind

 Section

 

The Flute's:

The Flute is the highest section of the woodwind section, it normally consists of 2 flute's and a piccolo but can also consist of alto and bass flute's depending on the repertoire. The concert C flute (the standard flute) reads in treble clef and has a range from middle C to 2 octaves above  middle C .

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The Oboe's:

The oboe section is the 2nd Highest member of the woodwind family and normally consists of 2 oboe's and a cor anglais (English horn).

 

The Clarinet's:  

The Clarinet was very popular instrument since it was invented in, and though it has changed over time, it still remains just as popular today.

 This section normally consist of 2 standards B flat clarinets and a bass clarinet.

This is a short video clip of a clarinet playing,, hover your mouse over the video clip below to start playing:

 

The Bassoon's:

This section is the lowest section in the woodwind family, it usually consists of 2 bassoons and a contra bassoon. 

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