What is the easiest string instrument?

Ukuleles are cheap and fun to play. They are one of the easiest stringed (and fretted) instrument to learn. The size makes them an easy start for both children and adults alike.

Which is easier to learn viola or cello?

Viola, definitely. Everyone will want you, you’ll be able to join groups more quickly, everything about it is cheaper and, as you say, it’s much easier to transport, times ten. You’d have to learn new clefs on the cello once you got beyond the basics as well.

What instrument can a 5 year old play?

Recommended Instruments: Piano and Drums are the most common choices for this age range, as children tend to flourish best when they do not have to lift or hold an instrument at first. We do not recommend ukulele*, guitar or brass/woodwind (school band) or larger string instruments yet for this reason.

What is the easiest instrument to play?

The harmonica is one of the easiest instruments to play out of all the ones listed here. The biggest advantage of learning to play this instrument is its size, which makes it extremely convenient. You can easily hold it in one hand and adjust your grip for comfort.

Is the recorder an easy instrument to learn?

For older beginners, the best thing about the recorder is it doesn’t take a lot of breath to get a sound out of it, making it an easy musical instrument to learn for adults. There are different recorders that play at different pitches: soprano, alto and tenor, each one progressively larger than the last.

Is the trumpet a good instrument to learn?

The trumpet belongs to the brass family of instruments and is quite easy to start for students age 10 and older. Trumpets are orchestral instruments mostly used in jazz bands. 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.

What are the best instruments to learn at 50?

They are the easiest instruments to learn of all instruments as you can’t play any wrong notes! Drum circles are very popular and great social events, making the drum one of the best instruments to learn at 50. Even without a drum circle, you don’t need to get a band together. Put some of your favorite music on and play along with it!