A Blast From the Past

Renaissance Instruments

Renaissance Instruments

Grades 6 and 7  had a visitor from the Renaissance period.  Since the students are studying Shakespeare plays, it seemed fitting to listen to  music on instruments of that period.  Some strange duck-like sounds coming from krummhorns (curved wooden horns) elicited  giggles .

Our visitor playing the lute

Our visitor playing the lute

Look what he’s using for a pick! And, notice the HUGE recorder leaning against the wall! It actually makes some beautiful sounds.  Mr. Flora demonstrated it and all of the other instruments you see above.

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One Response to A Blast From the Past

  1. Tiffany says:

    Wow! I can’t believe I missed this post. Classic!

    Thank you for sharing.

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