Instruments Course
This Instruments Course equips music educators with essential tools to classify instruments by type, explain their sound production principles, and compile accurate, well-referenced teaching profiles. Participants will confidently handle orchestral and global instruments in lessons, workshops, and projects, covering acoustics, Hornbostel-Sachs system, mechanics, history, and roles for effective instruction.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Acquire a solid framework for classifying musical instruments, understanding acoustics and sound production, using Hornbostel-Sachs categories, and describing mechanics, history, and cultural roles. Develop concise, reliable teaching dossiers and comparison charts ready for classroom use, workshops, and educational initiatives.
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Develop skills
- Master instrument classification to swiftly identify families and categories.
- Gain insight into sound production for strings, winds, and percussion.
- Create concise teaching dossiers profiling three instruments quickly.
- Develop skills in tracing instrument history, design evolution, and styles.
- Curate and present reliable sources suitable for teaching.
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