History of wind instruments

The very first woodwind instrument dates back to more than 43,000 years ago. To put that in perspective, humanity did not start farming and domesticating animals until 12,000 years ago. Needless to say, woodwind instruments were among the first tools created by humanity.

1. Who invented wind instruments?
2. When were wind instruments created?
3. What are the 5 wind instruments?
4. What is the oldest wind instrument?

Who invented wind instruments?

It was invented by Adolphe Sax and introduced to the French military band in 1845. It is considered to be one of the youngest instruments and was inspired by the flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, and French horn. It was first built in the US in 1885.

When were wind instruments created?

The orchestral and band instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone) were developed in Europe during the 17th through the 19th centuries, although ancient examples of related instruments were played in Egypt as early as 2700 BCE.

What are the 5 wind instruments?

Types

• Brass instruments (horns, trumpets, trombones, euphoniums, and tubas)
• Woodwind instruments (recorders, flutes, oboes, clarinets, saxophones, and bassoons)

What is the oldest wind instrument?

Crafted from the bones of crane birds, the flutes still maintain accurate intonation today. Dating back to 7,800 to 9,000 years ago, the Jiahu bone flute is the oldest Chinese musical instrument discovered by archaeologists, as well as the earliest known wind instrument in the world.