One of the most common instruments to start out on
Used in many different styles and regions
Popular instrument for children and adults, because you can actually see the notes laid out in front of you, so it helps your music-reading and enhance your knowledge of how music works
After learning the piano, you can go on to specialize in:
Organ
Accordion
Synthesizer
Harpsichord
Harmonium
Guitar
Other than the piano, this is the most popular instrument to learn
Can play almost any kind of music on it, including rock and roll and jazz
After learning the guitar, you can go on to learn:
Bass guitar
Mandolin
Banjo
Harp
Dulcimer
Stringed Instruments
Fit for learning if you want to join an orchestra, a string quartet, or if you’re interested in classical music
Might interest you if you like classical music, folk music, or acoustic music
Includes:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double bass (aka upright bass)
Brass Instruments
Nowadays they’re made up of different metals other than brass
Work by vibrating your lips inside a metal mouthpiece
Good to learn if you want to play in a concert band, marching band, or an orchestra, or if you like jazz or orchestral music
Includes:
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
French horn
Baritone
Sousaphone
Woodwind Instruments
Played with the your breath to vibrate a reed when you blow over it
Made of many different combinations of metals, woods, and reeds
Good for learning if you’re joining an orchestra or jazz band
Includes:
Flute, piccolo, or fife
Saxophone
Clarinet
Oboe
Bassoon
Harmonica
Percussion Instruments
Good to learn if you’re joining or are interested in rock bands, jazz combos
In orchestras and concert bands, percussionists play a big variety of instruments