Instrument Smorgasbord

What’s this instrument called? What does it sound like? These are the questions a budding musician asks.  This website lets your child see and hear instruments from the  woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion families.  You can click on the green arrow above the instrument to hear the sound the instrument makes.  This website can be used to play a musical “Guess Who” game.  Have your child stand away from the computer and then select an instrument sound.  Have your child then come to the computer and guess which instrument you selected.  Once he’s succeeded in finding the correct instrument let him select the next instrument and you guess.  This game not only builds musical sensitivity but helps fine tune listening skills.  Listening and hearing are different things; good listening skills are a real asset to learning. 

Here’s the website link:  http://www.musictechteacher.com/quiz_help_instrument.htm