Violins are very popular and in demand so if you become a professional player it wouldn’t be hard to join an orchestra or any musical group. They come in a variety of sizes, from full size to 1/16, depending on the age of the learner and are most suitable for children 6 years and older.
Cello
Another instrument that is fairly easy to start and suitable for kids 6 years and older. It is played the same way as the violin, by rubbing the bow across the string.
- But where you can play the violin standing up, the cello is played sitting down while holding it between your legs.
Piano
Suitable for kids 6 years and older
- The piano takes a lot of time and patience to master, but once you do, it is worth it
- Traditional pianos are more suitable for beginners
- There are also electronic pianos that sound and feel almost the same as a real piano
Double Bass
This instrument is played the same way as a cello, with the bow rubbing across the strings.
Trumpet
The trumpet belongs to the brass family of instruments and is quite easy to start for students age 10 and older.
- It is easy to learn, easy to transport, fun to play and not very expensive. Remember to avoid buying a trumpet with a painted finish as the paint will chip.
Flute
Very popular and suitable for children to learn at age 10 upwards
Guitar
One of the most popular instruments and suitable for students age 6 years upwards
Harp
The harp is surprisingly easy to start playing and comes in small sizes for kids age 8 years upwards and bigger harps for students 12 years and older
Clarinet
Another instrument of the woodwind family that is easy to start for kids 10 years and older
Saxophone
Suitable for kids age 12 years and older
