What instrument is right for me?

Tips on picking an instrument

#1 Listen to your band director’s advise!

Some Notes Below if you’re still deciding!

Cello

Part of the string family, this instrument also uses a bow and finger positions to create notes. The instrument is positioned in front of the child to play. Since it is a larger instrument, your child will need assistance transporting it and possibly setting it up.

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Clarinet

This woodwind is a great option for most children. The biggest thing to consider with this instrument is if the child is able to cover all the necessary holes to create the notes while playing.

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Flute

The flute requires patience! Kids should know that it takes hard work to make sure their hands and arms should be in a lifted position for extended periods of time. This is a great instrument to play to crossover into playing the clarinet.

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Saxophone

The saxophone is a woodwind instrument. This can be classed among the best musical instruments for children to learn because of its flexibility. The saxophone can easily fit into many genres.

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Trumpet

The trumpet is truly the ideal beginning brass instrument. Like the flute, students need to have the strength to hold their instrument in position for a long period of time.

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Violin

The violin can be challenging. If your child is disciplined to push through the difficulties of mastering the violin, they can play anything they put their mind too! Benefits include tone, pitch, coordination and perseverance.

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