Recommended for Grades 4-12
In this resource you'll:
- Explore the instruments and eras of the orchestra
- Discover the ways compositions can be arranged with different instruments
- Test your knowledge with an interactive quiz
Perfect Pitch
An Interactive Orchestral Learning Experience
Perfect Pitch
An Interactive Orchestral Learning Experience
One of our most popular online interactive experiences that explores musical instruments in the orchestra returns!
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September 22, 2021
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