

What do these instruments have in common? To play a woodwind, you blow air against or across the instrument (as in a flute) or you blow air into a mouthpiece (as in a recorder or saxophone). Woodwinds are a family of musical instruments that include the flute, recorder, saxophone, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon. Explain that while the flute and recorder seem different, they are both woodwind instruments. You can also play flute music and recorder music from the Internet. How are they alike and different? If you can, play each instrument and have children compare and contrast. If possible, hold up a flute and a recorder or show pictures of them. We highly recommend reviewing the Musical Instruments movie before exploring woodwinds. This movie will introduce woodwinds, which include flutes and reed instruments.

Invite children to explore music and musical instruments! Help them develop an appreciation for music and encourage them to learn to play an instrument. It is designed to complement the Woodwind Instruments topic page on BrainPOP Jr. This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about woodwind instruments.
