Instrument Improv

A Mii playing the piano.

Instrument Improv is a mode in Wii Music.

Gameplay

Players can freely select and play instruments in Instrument Improv. They can switch between instruments using and . They can also check info about these instruments.

Instruments

Instrument	Play category	Description
Piano	Piano	Eighty-eight keys make hammers strike separate strings inside a piano. But you only need to hammer your hands up and down to produce a wide range of notes!
Galactic Piano	Piano	How could the rich range of the piano ever be topped? The galaxy's greatest engineers tackled this challenge and created this perfect piano just for you!
Toy Piano	Piano	Inside a toy piano, hammers strike metal rods instead of strings, making tinny noises. You'll still play it here like a piano: hammer away as if hitting keys!
Harpsichord	Piano	Harpsichords give a richer sound than pianos because their internal strings are plucked, not hammered. You'll still play it like a piano, so hammer away!
Harp	Piano	The harp is one of the oldest known instruments, and a concert harp has nearly 50 strings. You'll only need to make piano-playing motions, fortunately!
Dulcimer	Piano	The dulcimer's strings, stretched over a sounding board, produce bright notes when struck with small mallets. You'll play it here with hammering movements!
Marimba	Piano	The marimba has dozens of wood bars that vibrate when hit with mallets. All you need to do to produce its rich range of sound is make mallet motions!
Vibraphone	Piano	Metal tubes under metal keys give this percussion instrument its unique sound. Use the Wii Remote and Nunchuck like mallets to strike up a vibrating tune!
Steel Drums	Piano	Made from an oil drum, this instrument is unlike most drums because it plays specific notes. But you can still play it here with simple hammering motions!
Handbells	Piano	A handbell produces only one pitch, so a tune must be played by an ensemble. In Jam mode, however, you can play a range of notes with only two handbells!
Dog Suit	Piano	Sometimes a dog bark beats the whole world of music for sheer enthusiasm. In Wii Music, you can add barking to your tunes by simply pawing the air!
Cat Suit	Piano	Cats gave the world their high-pitched soprano voices long before the first opera. So, why not bring meowing into your music here? Simply paw to meow!
Timpani	Piano	These drums consist of a plastic skin over copper bowls. Concert musicians play several to make a few notes; your drumming will make a wider note range!
Rapper	Piano	Check it out, yo! The rhythm and rhymes of rapping have had a huge impact on modern music. To flow in some phrases, make drumming motions!
Acoustic Guitar	Guitar	An acoustic guitar isn't amped up, which is why it produces such sweet, folksy notes. You'll play it here with an equally folksy technique: simply strum!
Ukulele	Guitar	Meaning "jumping flea" in Hawaiian, the ukulele is like a pint-sized guitar that's plucked and strummed. You'll play it just by strumming, though!
Electric Guitar	Guitar	This guitar achieves its rock-god sound with an amp that converts string vibrations into electric signals. To play it here, use your "air guitar" techniques!
Galactic Guitar	Guitar	Looking for a guitar that beats all the others for sheer sci-fi sound? The galaxy's best engineers created this one just for Wii Music!
Banjo	Guitar	Innovated from African instruments, the banjo has become famous for its use in bluegrass and country music You'll play it here by strumming "air banjo" style!
Sitar	Guitar	The sitar has lent its exotic stringed sounds to India's musical landscape since the 14th century. You won't need the traditional metallic pick. Just strum!
Shamisen	Guitar	This instrument dates from Japan's Muromachi period (1333-1573). You won't need the traditional wood paddle to pluck its three strings: just strum.
Jaw Harp	Guitar	The jaw harp is held in the teeth while the player plucks a reed and alters mouth position for different notes. You only need to strum--less complex!
Electric Bass	Guitar	The electric bass uses only four strings that play in a lower range than on electric guitar. This guitar is key for driving a band's rhythm, so strum away!
Upright Bass	Guitar	If a violin bulked up and stood on its toes, it'd be the upright bass. Its strings can be played with a bow, but you'll play it by strumming!
Galactic Bass	Guitar	How could the bass guitar play in outer space? The greatest engineers in the galaxy answered that question with this bass. It's a Wii Music exclusive!
Trumpet	Trumpet	Galactic Horn	Trumpet	Saxophone	Trumpet
Clarinet	Trumpet	Accordion	Trumpet	Recorder	Trumpet	Bagpipe	Trumpet
NES Horn	Trumpet	Singer	Trumpet	Tuba	Trumpet	Flute	Flute
Harmonica	Flute	Violin	Violin	Cello	Violin	Basic Drums	Percussion
Rock Drums	Percussion	Jazz Drums	Percussion	Latin Drums	Percussion	Reggae Drums	Percussion
Ballad Drums	Percussion	Galactic Drums	Percussion	Marching Snare	Percussion	Bass Drum	Percussion
Taiko Drum	Percussion	Congas	Percussion	Galactic Congas	Percussion	Djembe Drum	Percussion
Timbales	Percussion	Maracas	Percussion	Tambourine	Percussion	Bells	Percussion
Castanets	Percussion	Cowbell	Percussion	Hand Clap	Percussion	Beatboxer	Percussion
Black Belt	Percussion	Cheerleader	Percussion	File:WM Instrument Güiro screenshot.jpg Güiro	Others	File:WM Instrument Cuíca screenshot.jpg Cuíca	Others
Whistle	Others	DJ Turntables	Others