Woodwind Instruments
Woodwind instruments play an important role in any orchestra, jazz band, or concert brand. At Gear4music we stock a wide array of woodwind instruments including Clarinet, Saxophone, and Flute to name a few.
Woodwind instruments play an important role in any orchestra, jazz band, or concert brand. At Gear4music we stock a wide array of woodwind instruments including Clarinet, Saxophone, and Flute to name a few.
Browse our range to find the best woodwind instrument to suit you.More Wind Instruments
Student Clarinet by Gear4music
Curved Head Student Flute by Gear4music
Alto Saxophone by Gear4music, Black & Gold
Buffet Prodige Bb Clarinet
Yamaha YFL212 Student Model Flute
Buffet 100 Series Alto Saxophone, Lacquer
Yamaha YAS280 Student Alto Saxophone
Leblanc LAS711 "Premiere" Alto Saxophone, Dark Lacquer
Descant Recorder with Cleaning Rod
Ocarina by Gear4music
Aulos Descant 303A Dark Brown Elite Recorder
Student Piccolo by Gear4music
Roland AE-01 Aerophone Mini Digital Wind Instrument
Concertina by Gear4music, C/G
Soprano Saxophone by Gear4music
Diatonic Button Accordion by Gear4music, 12 Bass
Alto Saxophone by Gear4music, Vintage
Yamaha YDS 120 Digital Wind Synthesizer
Tenor Saxophone by Gear4music, Nickel
Leblanc LFL211E Student Flute
Tenor Saxophone by Gear4music, Gold
Rosedale Intermediate Flute, By Gear4music
Accordion by Gear4music, 24 Bass
Stagg AS215S Alto Saxophone
Powell Sonaré 101 Series Flute, Closed Hole
Trevor James 'The Horn' Alto Saxophone, Gold Lacquer
Seydel Symphony 64 Grand Chromatic Harmonica, Aluminium
Jupiter JCL750S Intermediate Clarinet Outfit with Styled Gig Bag Case
Buffet Prodige Alto Saxophone with Gigbag, Lacquer
Buffet 400 Series Alto Saxophone, Lacquer
Pearl 665RE Quantz Flute, Open Hole
Buffet E12F Student Clarinet Outfit
Pearl B665E Quantz Flute, Limited Edition
Powell Sonaré 505 Series Flute, B Foot
Yamaha YSS475II Bb Soprano Saxophone
Pearl 795RE Elegante Flute, Open Hole
Powell Sonaré 705 Series Flute, Aurumite Headjoint with B Foot
Rosedale Bass Saxophone, Gold
Yanagisawa TWO20 Tenor Saxophone, Bronze Body
Selmer Paris SA80 Series II Alto Saxophone, Gold Lacquer
About Woodwind Instruments
Traditionally made from wood, but now often metal and plastic construction, woodwind instruments sit at the centre of an orchestra, but are also popular in jazz ensembles. Size and shape determines the pitch of the instrument from the high pitched, like flutes and clarinets, to lower pitched bagpipes and tenor saxophones.
About Woodwind Instruments
Woodwind instruments are a core component of orchestral music, admired for their versatility and rich history. Wind instruments are traditionally crafted from wood, but are also available in metal and plastic, these instruments play pivotal roles across various musical genres, from classical orchestras to jazz ensembles. Included in the woodwind family are the likes of Saxophone, Clarinet, and Flute. Each of these offers a diverse range of sounds, from the melodious flute and clarinet to the deep tones of bassoons and tenor saxophones. Each has unique tonal characteristics based on their size and shape.
Two of the main types of woodwind instruments are flute and reed, and these woodwind instruments provide a sound by splitting the air blown into them by a sharp edge such as a reed or fipple. Flutes provide a sound when air is directly blown Into the mouthpiece whereas reed instruments provide sound by placing air into a mouthpiece which then causes a reed to vibrate.
Woodwind Instruments FAQs
Why are they called woodwind?
Woodwind Instruments are called woodwinds because they were originally created from wood materials. As time has then gone on these instruments have gradually become made from other resources such as plastic and alloys to offer different tones, characteristics and longevity. Recently electronic wind instruments such as the Yamaha YDS-120 have become popular due to their MIDI capabilities as well
What are 5 wind instruments?
Five woodwind instruments are flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoons, and saxophone along with more. All of these are regarded as woodwind instruments and play a vital role in orchestras and jazz bands.
What 4 are the main woodwind instruments in the orchestra?
The four main woodwind instruments in the orchestra are flutes, oboe, clarinets, and bassoons. Each plays prominent parts in orchestral music and also works in collaboration with other woodwind instruments. Saxophones are also more commonly used in modern orchestras.
