Percussion

What is the written range of the xylophone?

F3 - C5 (sounding one octave higher)
What is the range of the Vibraphone?

F3-F6 (sounds as written)
What is the written range of the Glockenspiel?

G3-C6 (sounding two octaves higher)
What is the range of the Tubular Bells?

C4-F5 (sounds as written)
What is the range of the Crotales

C5-C6 (sounds two octaves higher)
What is the range of the Marimba?

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What are the ranges of the timpani
- 21": F3-B3
- 23": D3‑A3
- 25": Bb2‑F3
- 28": F2‑C3
- 32": D2‑A2
- pitch definition is better higher
What is the range of the harp?
- Cb1-F#7
- (notes are sharpened or flattened to set a key with a pedal)
What is an Idiophone?

produces sound by the vibration of the entire body
What is a Membranophone

Produces sound by the vibration of a membrane or skin tightly stretched over a shell or tube
What is a Chordophone?

produces sound by vibration of its strings
What are the two ways to notate a Membranophone Roll?
What is an Aerophone?

produces sound by the vibration of an air column within an enclosed body (whistle)

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2017-06-05T18:13:58Z

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