Exploring the Sounds of Irish Instruments

Exploring the Sounds of Irish Instruments

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will identify the flute, tin whistle, bodhrán, and concertina by sight and sound.

What do you already know about Irish music instruments?

The Flute

The flute is a long, slender woodwind instrument. It produces a soft, melodic sound.

The Tin Whistle

The tin whistle is a small, simple wind instrument. It creates a bright, cheerful sound.

The Bodhrán

The bodhrán is a frame drum. It produces a deep, rhythmic sound.

The Concertina

The concertina is a small, hexagonal accordion-like instrument. It delivers a rich, reedy sound.

Sound Matching Activity

Listen to audio clips and match each sound to the correct instrument: flute, tin whistle, bodhrán, or concertina.

Instrument Identification Activity

View images of each instrument. Match the instrument to its name: flute, tin whistle, bodhrán, concertina.

Review and Conclusion

Recap the four instruments and their sounds. Discuss what you've learned about Irish music today.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.