Find out more about how orchestral instruments work by watching House of Sounds on BBC Teach. Orchestration is the process of combining different instruments together, within your musical composition.

The concert harp is famous for its heavenly image. It hasn’t always had a place in orchestral music, but since the 19th century composers like Ravel and Debussy have been in love with the instrument ...

This course offers a unique opportunity to unravel the mysteries behind orchestration and gain a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of musical composition. Throughout the sessions, we'll embark ...

The double bass is the only modern bowed string instrument that is tuned in fourths, rather than fifths. The double bass is a standard member of the orchestra's string section, as well as the concert ...

These instruments, and the classical Chinese music they play, sound quite unlike those of ... today - there are over 50 in a ...

The first flutes excavated in China were made from bone. Today, ones made from bamboo are widely used in Chinese music and ...