.. _moduleInstrument:

music21.instrument
==================

.. WARNING: DO NOT EDIT THIS FILE: AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED.  Edit the .py file directly

.. module:: music21.instrument

This module represents instruments through objects that contain general information such as Metadata for instrument names, classifications, transpositions and default MIDI program numbers.  It also contains information specific to each instrument or instrument family, such as string pitches, etc.  Information about instrumental ensembles is also included here though it may later be separated out into its own ensemble.py module. 


.. function:: ensembleNameBySize(number)

    return the name of a generic ensemble with "number" players: 

    >>> from music21 import *
    >>> instrument.ensembleNameBySize(4)
    'quartet' 
    >>> instrument.ensembleNameBySize(1)
    'solo' 
    >>> instrument.ensembleNameBySize(83)
    'treoctogetet' 

.. function:: instrumentFromMidiProgram(number)

    return the instrument with "number" as its assigned midi program: 

    >>> from music21 import *
    >>> instrument.instrumentFromMidiProgram(0)
    <music21.instrument.Instrument Piano> 
    >>> instrument.instrumentFromMidiProgram(21)
    <music21.instrument.Instrument Accordion> 
    >>> instrument.instrumentFromMidiProgram(500)
    Traceback (most recent call last): 
    ... 
    InstrumentException: No instrument found with given midi program 

    

    

Instrument
----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Instrument()

    Base class for all musical instruments.  Designed for subclassing, though usually a more specific instrument class (such as StringInstrument) would be better to subclass. 

    **Instrument** **attributes**

        .. attribute:: classSortOrder

            Property which returns an number (int or otherwise) depending on the class of the Music21Object that represents a priority for an object based on its class alone -- used as a tie for stream sorting in case two objects have the same offset and priority.  Lower numbers are sorted to the left of higher numbers.  For instance, Clef, KeySignature, TimeSignature all come (in that order) before Note. All undefined classes have classSortOrder of 20 -- same as note.Note 

            >>> from music21 import *
            >>> tc = clef.TrebleClef()
            >>> tc.classSortOrder
            0 
            >>> ks = key.KeySignature(3)
            >>> ks.classSortOrder
            1 

            

            
            New classes can define their own default classSortOrder 

            

            
            >>> class ExampleClass(base.Music21Object):
            ...     classSortOrderDefault = 5 
            ... 
            >>> ec1 = ExampleClass()
            >>> ec1.classSortOrder
            5 

        Attributes without Documentation: `instrumentId`, `instrumentName`, `partAbbreviation`, `partName`, `highestNote`, `midiChannel`, `midiProgram`, `instrumentAbbreviation`, `transposition`, `lowestNote`, `partId`

        Attributes inherited from :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`: :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.hideObjectOnPrint`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.id`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.groups`

    **Instrument** **properties**

        .. attribute:: mx

            Return a mxScorePart based on this instrument. 

        Properties inherited from :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`: :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.activeSite`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.beat`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.beatDuration`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.beatStr`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.beatStrength`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.classes`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.derivationHierarchy`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.duration`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.measureNumber`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.offset`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.priority`

        Properties inherited from :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`: :attr:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.json`

    **Instrument** **methods**

        .. method:: autoAssignMidiChannel(usedChannels=[])

            Assign an unused midi channel given a list of used ones. assigns the number to self.midiChannel and returns it as an int. Note that midi channel 10 is special, and thus is skipped. Currently only 16 channels are used. 

            >>> from music21 import instrument
            >>> used = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11]
            >>> i = instrument.Violin()
            >>> i.autoAssignMidiChannel(used)
            12 
            >>> i.midiChannel
            12 

            

        .. method:: bestName()

            Find a viable name, looking first at instrument, then part, then abbreviations. 

        .. method:: instrumentIdRandomize()

            Force a unique id by using an MD5 

        .. method:: partIdRandomize()

            Force a unique id by using an MD5 

        Methods inherited from :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`: :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.searchParentByAttr`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getContextAttr`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.setContextAttr`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.addContext`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.addLocation`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.addLocationAndActiveSite`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.freezeIds`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getAllContextsByClass`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getCommonSiteIds`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getCommonSites`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getContextByClass`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getOffsetBySite`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getSiteIds`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getSites`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getSpannerSites`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.hasContext`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.mergeAttributes`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.purgeLocations`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.removeLocationBySite`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.removeLocationBySiteId`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.setOffsetBySite`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.show`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.splitAtDurations`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.splitAtQuarterLength`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.splitByQuarterLengths`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.unfreezeIds`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.unwrapWeakref`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.wrapWeakref`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.write`

        Methods inherited from :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`: :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonAttributes`, :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonComponentFactory`, :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonPrint`, :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonRead`, :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonWrite`


Accordion
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Organ`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Accordion()



AcousticBass
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Guitar`, :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: AcousticBass()



AcousticGuitar
--------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Guitar`, :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: AcousticGuitar()



Agogo
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Agogo()



Alto
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Vocalist`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Alto()



AltoSaxophone
-------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Saxophone`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: AltoSaxophone()



Bagpipes
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Bagpipes()



Banjo
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Banjo()



Baritone
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Vocalist`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Baritone()



BaritoneSaxophone
-----------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Saxophone`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: BaritoneSaxophone()



Bass
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Vocalist`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Bass()



BassClarinet
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Clarinet`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: BassClarinet()

    

    >>> from music21 import *
    >>> bcl = instrument.BassClarinet()
    >>> bcl.instrumentName
    'Bass clarinet' 
    >>> bcl.midiProgram
    71 
    >>> 'WoodwindInstrument' in bcl.classes
    True 


BassDrum
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: BassDrum()



Bassoon
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Bassoon()



BongoDrums
----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: BongoDrums()



BrassInstrument
---------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: BrassInstrument()



Castanets
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Castanets()



Celesta
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Celesta()



Clarinet
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Clarinet()



Clavichord
----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.KeyboardInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Clavichord()



CongaDrum
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: CongaDrum()



Contrabass
----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Contrabass()

    For the Contrabass, the stringPitches attribute refers to the sounding pitches of each string; whereas the lowestNote attribute refers to the lowest written note 

    


Cowbells
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Cowbells()



CrashCymbals
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: CrashCymbals()



Dulcimer
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Dulcimer()



ElectricBass
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Guitar`, :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: ElectricBass()



ElectricGuitar
--------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Guitar`, :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: ElectricGuitar()



ElectricOrgan
-------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Organ`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: ElectricOrgan()



EnglishHorn
-----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: EnglishHorn()



FingerCymbals
-------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: FingerCymbals()



Flute
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Flute()



FretlessBass
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Guitar`, :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: FretlessBass()



Glockenspiel
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Glockenspiel()



Gong
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Gong()



Guitar
------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Guitar()



Handbells
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Handbells()



Harmonica
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Organ`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Harmonica()



Harp
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Harp()



Harpsichord
-----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.KeyboardInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Harpsichord()



HiHatCymbal
-----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: HiHatCymbal()



Horn
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.BrassInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Horn()

    

    >>> from music21 import *
    >>> hn = instrument.Horn()
    >>> hn.instrumentName
    'Horn' 
    >>> hn.midiProgram
    60 
    >>> 'BrassInstrument' in hn.classes
    True 


Kalimba
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Kalimba()



KeyboardInstrument
------------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: KeyboardInstrument()



Koto
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Koto()



Mandolin
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Mandolin()



Maracas
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Maracas()



Marimba
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Marimba()



MezzoSoprano
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Soprano`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Vocalist`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: MezzoSoprano()



Oboe
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Oboe()



Ocarina
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Flute`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Ocarina()



Organ
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Organ()



PanFlute
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Flute`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: PanFlute()



Percussion
----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Percussion()



Piano
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.KeyboardInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Piano()

    

    >>> import music21
    >>> p = music21.instrument.Piano()
    >>> p.instrumentName
    'Piano' 
    >>> p.midiProgram
    0 


Piccolo
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Flute`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Piccolo()



PipeOrgan
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Organ`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: PipeOrgan()



PitchedPercussion
-----------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: PitchedPercussion()



Ratchet
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Ratchet()



Recorder
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Flute`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Recorder()



ReedOrgan
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Organ`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: ReedOrgan()



SandpaperBlocks
---------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: SandpaperBlocks()



Saxophone
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Saxophone()



Shakuhachi
----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Flute`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Shakuhachi()



Shamisen
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Shamisen()



Shehnai
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Shehnai()



Siren
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Siren()



Sitar
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Sitar()



SizzleCymbal
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: SizzleCymbal()



SleighBells
-----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: SleighBells()



SnareDrum
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: SnareDrum()



Soprano
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Vocalist`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Soprano()



SopranoSaxophone
----------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Saxophone`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: SopranoSaxophone()



SteelDrum
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: SteelDrum()



StringInstrument
----------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: StringInstrument()


    **StringInstrument** **attributes**

        Attributes inherited from :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`: :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.classSortOrder`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.instrumentId`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.instrumentName`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.partAbbreviation`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.partName`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.highestNote`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.midiChannel`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.midiProgram`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.instrumentAbbreviation`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.transposition`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.lowestNote`, :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.partId`

        Attributes inherited from :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`: :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.hideObjectOnPrint`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.id`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.groups`

    **StringInstrument** **properties**

        .. attribute:: stringPitches

            stringPitches is a property that stores a list of Pitches (or pitch names, such as "C4") that represent the pitch of the open strings from lowest to highest.[*] 

            

            

            >>> vln1 = Violin()
            >>> vln1.stringPitches
            [G3, D4, A4, E5] 

            
            instrument.stringPitches are full pitch objects, not just names: 

            
            >>> [x.octave for x in vln1.stringPitches]
            [3, 4, 4, 5] 

            
            Scordatura for Scelsi's violin concerto *Anahit*. 
            (N.B. that string to pitch conversion is happening automatically) 

            
            >>> vln1.stringPitches = ["G3","G4","B4","D4"]
            >>> vln1.stringPitches
            [G3, G4, B4, D4] 

            
            (`[*]In some tuning methods such as reentrant tuning on the ukulele, 
            lute, or five-string banjo the order might not strictly be from lowest to 
            highest.  The same would hold true for certain violin scordatura pieces, such 
            as some of Biber's *Mystery Sonatas*`) 

            

        Properties inherited from :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`: :attr:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.mx`

        Properties inherited from :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`: :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.activeSite`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.beat`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.beatDuration`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.beatStr`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.beatStrength`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.classes`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.derivationHierarchy`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.duration`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.measureNumber`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.offset`, :attr:`~music21.base.Music21Object.priority`

        Properties inherited from :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`: :attr:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.json`

    **StringInstrument** **methods**

        Methods inherited from :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`: :meth:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.autoAssignMidiChannel`, :meth:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.bestName`, :meth:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.instrumentIdRandomize`, :meth:`~music21.instrument.Instrument.partIdRandomize`

        Methods inherited from :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`: :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.searchParentByAttr`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getContextAttr`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.setContextAttr`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.addContext`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.addLocation`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.addLocationAndActiveSite`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.freezeIds`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getAllContextsByClass`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getCommonSiteIds`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getCommonSites`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getContextByClass`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getOffsetBySite`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getSiteIds`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getSites`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.getSpannerSites`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.hasContext`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.mergeAttributes`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.purgeLocations`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.removeLocationBySite`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.removeLocationBySiteId`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.setOffsetBySite`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.show`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.splitAtDurations`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.splitAtQuarterLength`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.splitByQuarterLengths`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.unfreezeIds`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.unwrapWeakref`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.wrapWeakref`, :meth:`~music21.base.Music21Object.write`

        Methods inherited from :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`: :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonAttributes`, :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonComponentFactory`, :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonPrint`, :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonRead`, :meth:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer.jsonWrite`


SuspendedCymbal
---------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: SuspendedCymbal()



Taiko
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Taiko()



TamTam
------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: TamTam()



Tambourine
----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Tambourine()



TempleBlock
-----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: TempleBlock()



Tenor
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Vocalist`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Tenor()



TenorDrum
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: TenorDrum()



TenorSaxophone
--------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Saxophone`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: TenorSaxophone()



Timbales
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Timbales()



Timpani
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Timpani()



TomTom
------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: TomTom()



Triangle
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Triangle()



Trombone
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.BrassInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Trombone()



Trumpet
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.BrassInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Trumpet()



Tuba
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.BrassInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Tuba()



TubularBells
------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: TubularBells()



Ukulele
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Ukulele()



Viola
-----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Viola()



Violin
------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Violin()



Violoncello
-----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.StringInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Violoncello()



Vocalist
--------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Vocalist()

    n.b. called Vocalist to not be confused with stream.Voice 


Whip
----

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Whip()



Whistle
-------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Flute`, :class:`~music21.instrument.WoodwindInstrument`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Whistle()



WindMachine
-----------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: WindMachine()



Woodblock
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Percussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Woodblock()



WoodwindInstrument
------------------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: WoodwindInstrument()



Xylophone
---------

Inherits from: :class:`~music21.instrument.PitchedPercussion`, :class:`~music21.instrument.Instrument`, :class:`~music21.base.Music21Object`, :class:`~music21.base.JSONSerializer`

.. class:: Xylophone()



