Five tips for chose your first musical instrument
Guitar ? Piano ? Violin ? Strings ? Percussion ? Chosing the first musical instrument, for you or your child, can be a time consuming and headache generating experience. Here are 5 tips to help you chose the right musical instrument.
- Do some Research
First, do some research into what the different instruments sound like. Like, go online to find sound clips of different instruments. - Try Some Out
If possible, go to a friend or a shop and ask if you can try the instrument, even just to feel how it feels in your hands. You won’t play a symphony on first try, but you want to feel comfortable. - Match with personality and environment
Chances are the tough football player won’t play the flute. Think about your home environment too : will you be able to play ? Alone or in group ? - Think about your budget
Some instruments take more financial dedication than others. Some requires to be upgraded with time. Some require more lessons. - Choose an instrument you imagine enjoying
Bottom line is : you must imagine yourself, or your kid, enjoy the instrument.
Be sure to read the whole article here. Then, go play some instrument !