Orchestral Instruments - Playing Techniques

A presentation that outlines different orchestral instrument families (except percussion - see note below) and common playing techniques, including many audio-visual and notation examples.

This resource could be used as an extension of an ‘Instruments of the Orchestra’ Scheme of Work, or as a resource for GCSE and A level Music pupils who are developing their composition skills.
The audio/video examples come from a wide variety of composers within the classical tradition, exposing pupils to music outside of the normal syllabus. Where possible, the videos not only provide an audio stimulus but also a visual one, where the pupils can see the technique in action and/or what it looks like on a score.

I hope you enjoy this resource.

NB - The Percussion section is not included in this resource, as there are a huge number of unusual playing techniques specific to each individual piece of percussion; too many to cover in a short presentation.