| If you were in an orchestra, what would you play? |
| Would you play a tuba, a trumpet or a saxophone? |
| Perhaps you would prefer a stringed instrument like a violin or a cello. |
| Maybe you would enjoy percussion more. |
| You could play the kettle drum. |
| There are instruments that have keyboards. |
| A piano and an organ have keyboards. |
| There are instruments that have strings on them. |
| A guitar, banjo and mandolin have strings on them. |
| There are instruments that you blow into. |
| A flute, a French horn and a harmonica are all instruments that you blow into. |
| There are instruments that you hit with a stick. |
| A drum and a cymbal are two things that you would hit with a stick. |
| If you are in an orchestra, you have to watch the conductor. |
| He will lead you through the piece of music. |
| You might just want to be in a band for fun. |
| You could join a rock band or a dance band. |
| Some people learn to read music. |
| Music notes are written on a staff. |
| Each note represents a sound. |
| There are whole notes, half notes, quarter notes and eighth notes. |
| Each one of these is held for a different number of beats. |
| It is good to learn about music. |
| You have to learn your scales, and learn about sharps and flats. |
| If you want to learn how to play an instrument, it is best to take music lessons. |
➡ Lesson 53 – Who, What, Where and Why?
