The complete guide to orchestral & band instruments

Sibelius Instruments is the unique interactive software encyclopedia of musical instruments, bands, orchestras and ensembles.

Sibelius Instruments includes complete information on every orchestral and band instrument, with full details of their characteristics, how to write for them, and hundreds of high-quality recordings.

Sibelius Instruments also explains all about different orchestras, bands, and ensembles, including their historical development and repertoire.

With an extensive quiz to test what you've learned, Sibelius Instruments is ideal for schools, colleges, universities, teachers, students, composers & arrangers.

Sibelius Instruments Music Education Software Features:

Over 50 instruments, from alto clarinet to xylophone
Over 20 types of band, orchestra and ensemble, from string quartet to marching band
Instrumental writing and playing techniques such as range, bowing, mutes, glissandi, harmonics, mallets & multiphonics
Lesson plans, student assignments & recommended listening (download example pages)
Quiz with 500 listening & general questions

Sibelius Instruments Music Education Software Specifications:

Computer requirements
Windows: Pentium II or faster, Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT4 or later, 32Mb+ RAM, 170Mb free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive. If you have or are thinking of buying - Windows Vista, please see notes on the compatibility of Sibelius products with Windows Vista