Musical Instruments for Beginners
Playing an instrument is a great hobby. It teaches music appreciation, develops creativity, and provides an outlet for self-expression. Best of all, it can be taken up at any age!
Consider the following musical instruments:
Guitar: One of the most popular instruments, the guitar can be picked up at the tender age of six or even younger! Stick with the acoustic or classical variety at first and then, if you wish to, graduate to electric versions.
Violin: Violins are slightly more complicated to learn than most other musical instruments and must be played standing upright. Violins are portable, their size can be customised, and they are easy to care for.
Piano: The piano takes a lot of time to learn. One of the most soothing sounds that an instrument can produce, the piano remains a classic option. Consider looking for a second-hand upright piano to get started, but be sure to ask about its condition.
Cello: The cello is intimidating-looking and difficult to learn, but also immensely satisfying to master. Cellos come in different sizes and must be played sitting down.
Double bass: The double bass can be played either standing upright or sitting down (like the cello). It is the largest of all the string instruments and is probably suitable for teens and older.
Flute: An extremely popular choice for children, the flute is easy to master, take care of and carry around. Flutes are not expensive, but require strong lungs, perfect posture, agile fingers and regular breathing exercises. These are great for young and old.
Clarinet: The clarinet is part of the woodwind family of instruments. It makes use of a reed that creates a sound when air is passed through it. Beginners will need to start off on a softer reed and then move to a stronger reed as their lungs and mouth strengthen.
Saxophone: Be it the soprano, tenor, or the alto sax, the saxophone is not just a great instrument to learn but it also helps strengthen lungs and diaphragm. The breathing exercises associated with learning to play the sax also lead to a sense of confidence and calmness. Great for teens!
Trumpet: The trumpet is mostly associated with jazz. It takes quite a while for a beginner to develop the right sound, but once achieved this is a great instrument and it is relatively affordable and easy to carry around.
Drums: Playing drums is great fun. If you are averse to all the noise that a drum-kit can make, you might want to consider looking for an electronic drum set that can be used with earphones.
It is true that beginners with a musical instrument can be a tad annoying.... however, the benefits of learning to play an instrument are so great that it is worth the sacrifice.
