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.

Browse our range to find the best woodwind instrument to suit you.

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.