Rush - Natural Science

In principle, the instruments are arranged so that they fit best into the overall sound of the orchestra. String instruments, the backbone of a symphony orchestra, are arranged in a wide arc in front of the conductor, so they are closest to the public. These are the groups of the first and second violins, violas and cellos, as well as, closer to the edge, double basses. Behind them, in one or two rows, are musicians playing woodwinds, that is, flutes, oboes, clarinets and bassoons, and only then those who play on brass - horns, trumpets, trombones and tubas - are seated on the sides. Drummers with their timpani are behind all.