John Pepper wrote:

Is there any simple way that I can identify a musical instrument I hear
either on television or CD? I know experience would be the first answer,
but I have no "live" experience with musical instruments other than what I
hear, but I'd like to find out if I'm hearing a trumpet, flute, violin, etc.
Are there any websites with samples of various instruments that I can listen
to that might help? Any other alternatives?


Maybe go see an orchestra?

I got to work with a High School string section earlier this week, and
it was way cool to hear all those violins, violas, cellos and basses.