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The the thin strip of cane on a mouthpiece on a woodwind instrument is called a reed.

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What woodwind instruments have a mouthpiece?

theres a reed that you need unlike other instruments


Is a reed instrument and a woodwind instrument the same thing?

All reed instruments are part of the woodwind instrument family, but there are some other woodwinds also that are not reed instruments - mainly the flute.


Is a bagpipe a woodwind instrument?

Yes, although because pipes developed independantly of other instruments they are different to something like a clarinet, but they are still fundamentally a woodwind instrument.


What type of reed does a tuba use?

A tuba does not use a reed; it is a brass instrument. Tubas produce sound through the vibration of the player's lips in the mouthpiece, similar to other brass instruments. Reeds are typically associated with woodwind instruments, such as clarinets and saxophones.


What are the similarities and differences between wind and brass instruments?

One difference is that woodwind instruments use a wooden reed to form the mouthpiece. The reed sits at the back of the mouthpiece (on the bottom lip) and vibrates against the rest of the mouthpiece to help create the sound. Brass and woodwind instruments are both played by blowing into them (or over them in the case of the flute). Brass instruments do not have any moving parts that vibrate to create a sound. They merely amplify the sound created by the players lips vibrating. Woodwind instruments have a reed that vibrates except for the flute which splits a column of air to make vibrations. Brass instruments change their pitch by changing the length of tubing which the air passes through. Woodwind instruments change their pitch by changing the where the air escapes from the instrument.

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What is the thin piece of plastic or cane located in the mouthpiece or some other part of a woodwind instrument?

reed


Is a recorder considered a woodwind instrument?

Yes, a recorder is considered a woodwind instrument because it is played by blowing air into a mouthpiece to produce sound, similar to other woodwind instruments like the flute or clarinet.


What does the saxophone sound like compared to other brass instruments?

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument. It is played with a reed, not a mouthpiece.


Is it ok for kids to share a woodwind instrument?

If the kid plays a woodwind instrument that requires a mouthpiece, then the player tends to spit while playing, so the kids could pass their spit to the next person. You could use your own mouth piece and the same instrument. Or if the kid is sick, then he/she could pass their germs to the other person.


What woodwind instruments have a mouthpiece?

theres a reed that you need unlike other instruments


What are the different types of alto instruments and how do they differ from each other?

The different types of alto instruments include the alto saxophone, alto clarinet, and alto flute. These instruments differ in their size, shape, and the way they produce sound. The alto saxophone is a brass instrument with a single reed mouthpiece, the alto clarinet is a woodwind instrument with a cylindrical bore and a single reed mouthpiece, and the alto flute is a woodwind instrument with a curved headjoint and a larger size than the standard flute. Each instrument has its own unique sound and playing technique.


A which woodwind instrument is actually made of brass?

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument that is actually made of brass. It uses a single reed mouthpiece to produce sound, similar to other woodwind instruments, but its body and keys are made of brass.


Is a reed instrument and a woodwind instrument the same thing?

All reed instruments are part of the woodwind instrument family, but there are some other woodwinds also that are not reed instruments - mainly the flute.


Is a bagpipe a woodwind instrument?

Yes, although because pipes developed independantly of other instruments they are different to something like a clarinet, but they are still fundamentally a woodwind instrument.


What is the difference between woodwind and brass instruments?

The main difference between woodwind and brass instruments is the material they are made of. Woodwind instruments are typically made of wood or metal and produce sound by vibrating a reed or blowing air through a mouthpiece. Brass instruments, on the other hand, are made of brass and produce sound by vibrating the player's lips against a mouthpiece.


What type of reed does a tuba use?

A tuba does not use a reed; it is a brass instrument. Tubas produce sound through the vibration of the player's lips in the mouthpiece, similar to other brass instruments. Reeds are typically associated with woodwind instruments, such as clarinets and saxophones.


What are the similarities and differences between wind and brass instruments?

One difference is that woodwind instruments use a wooden reed to form the mouthpiece. The reed sits at the back of the mouthpiece (on the bottom lip) and vibrates against the rest of the mouthpiece to help create the sound. Brass and woodwind instruments are both played by blowing into them (or over them in the case of the flute). Brass instruments do not have any moving parts that vibrate to create a sound. They merely amplify the sound created by the players lips vibrating. Woodwind instruments have a reed that vibrates except for the flute which splits a column of air to make vibrations. Brass instruments change their pitch by changing the length of tubing which the air passes through. Woodwind instruments change their pitch by changing the where the air escapes from the instrument.