Winds department

Wind instruments have very ancient origins, dating back to different ancient civilizations that used natural materials such as wood, bone and reeds to produce sounds by blowing air through them. One of the earliest known woodwind instruments is the flute, which dates back over 35,000 years, with examples found in Europe showing the importance of these instruments in prehistoric cultures.

 

Over time, woodwind instruments have diversified into two main categories: wood and brass. Wood instruments, such as flutes and oboes, generally use tongues or holes to modulate the sound, while brass instruments, such as trumpets and horns, rely on the vibration of the musician’s lips. In ancient Greece and Rome, wind instruments such as the aulos and tibia were very popular.

 

During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, wind instruments evolved further with the introduction of instruments such as the flute and bassoon. In the 18th and 19th centuries, with the development of orchestral music, instruments such as the clarinet and saxophone were perfected, finding an important role in orchestras and, later, in jazz and pop music. Today, wind instruments continue to be fundamental in a wide range of musical genres, from classical music to jazz and contemporary music.