A group of wind instruments that includes flutes and all reed instruments (saxophone, bassoon, etc).
About
Woodwind instruments are a category of wind instrument. Sound is created by blowing in-between the reed and the top of the mouthpiece. The notes played from a woodwind instrument are usually changed by changing which buttons are pressed.
Common types of woodwind instruments
Some of the most common woodwind instruments are:
- Flutes
- Clarinets
- Saxophones
- Recorders
- Bagpipes
External resources
Wikipedia article on wind instruments
