The document provides vocabulary related to musical instruments for ESL learners, including types like guitars, pianos, and various other string and wind instruments. It encourages discussion on personal experiences with playing instruments and interests in learning them. Additionally, it highlights the cultural aspect of music by mentioning instruments popular in different regions, like bagpipes and didgeridoos.

1. Musical Instruments
Vocabulary for ESL learners

2. Guitar
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar

3. Piano
Keyboard
An electric piano
is called a ….

4. Violin

5. Banjo

6. Bass
A bass guitar or double
bass has thicker strings
than a guitar or banjo.

7. String Instruments

8. Language
When talking about music, we always say
“play + (the) instrument”.
• I can play the guitar.
• I want to play the piano.
• My sister can play the bass.

9. Discuss
1. Can you play any musical instruments?
2. What musical instrument would you like
to play? Why?

10. Drums

11. Trumpet
Saxophone

12. Flute

14. Discuss
1. What other instruments do you know?
2. What instruments are popular in China?

15. Music Around the World

16. Bagpipes
Didgeridoo
Pan Pipes

17. Making Music with your Body

18. Voice
Whistle
Finger
click/snap

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