Double reed facts for kids

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Double reeds are a group of musical instruments in the woodwind family. Instead of a mouthpiece, the player blows air through a pair of reeds that vibrate against each other.

Examples of double reed woodwinds are the bassoon, oboe and Cor anglais (English horn).

Images for kids

Bassoon reeds
A bassoon reed
An oboe reed

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