| This type of instrument is usually a tube that makes a | | | | the sound and familiarize himself to it. Unlike the string |
| sound when air is blown through it. Some of these are | | | | instruments, or some percussion instruments, many |
| played by the musician blowing air directly into the tube | | | | wind instruments don't require as much tuning, if even |
| through the mouthpiece, such as when playing the | | | | necessary. There are many that don't require tuning at |
| saxophone, while others only require the musician to | | | | all, though the more complex wind instruments that |
| blow air over the mouthpiece, such as when playing | | | | have keys may require some adjustments to the |
| the flute. The length of the tube is what determines the | | | | keys. |
| pitch of the sound the instrument will make, as does | | | | This particular group of instruments is also seen as |
| the covering of certain holes that have been drilled into | | | | instruments that are a little easier to learn and play. |
| the tube. The wind instrument has been around for | | | | While this might be true, they do offer their own |
| quite a long time and has become more complex with | | | | challenge. Many of these instruments require good |
| time. Originally starting out as a small wooden tube with | | | | posture and good strong lungs to be able to introduce |
| a few holes drilled into it, many wind instruments today | | | | enough air into the instrument in order to maintain |
| have keys that cover different holes when pressed | | | | control of the air flow as well as to produce the sound |
| and many are made out of metal, such as brass. | | | | that is required. A tuba, for example, requires a lot of |
| There are now many different types of wind | | | | air, but it also requires good control of the air the |
| instruments a person can choose from. Some are | | | | musician blows into it. Otherwise, the desired sound will |
| brass wind instruments, some are wood wind | | | | not be created. |
| instruments and all create a unique sound that appeals | | | | Some wind instruments may not require as much air, |
| to different people. Some people are attracted to the | | | | but someone who has weaker lungs, such as |
| deep but delicate sound of the oboe, some to the | | | | someone inflicted with a condition such as asthma, a |
| slightly raspy but strong sound of the saxophone, | | | | wind instrument may not be a good choice. However, |
| others to the bold sound of the trumpet and others to | | | | someone who wishes to play a wind instrument and is |
| the light and delicate sound of the smaller flutes. All | | | | given the opportunity to do so, the activity can be |
| these different sounds and what about them attracts | | | | fulfilling. These are great instruments to play when |
| people is what often determines what an individual will | | | | looking for a hobby and not looking for something too |
| want to play. | | | | complicated. There are many simpler wind instruments |
| To play a musical instrument, to enjoy playing it and to | | | | to choose from that emit beautiful sounds when |
| practice it, it tends to help when a person can enjoy | | | | played right. |