Music Instrument
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 VIOLIN playing INSTRUMENT MAKING strings BOWS MUSIC old  US $2.99
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 VIOLIN MUSIC INSTRUMENT TRAINING REPAIR MAINTENANCE CD US $6.55
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 Bassoon w Music Case Stand Miniature Musical Instrument US $15.50
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 VTG Jr Zither Italian String Instrument Harbert Music US $9.99
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 INDIAN BAMBOOThai Flute Woodwind Music Instrument NEW US $.99
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 Music Instrument Clip Style Auto Violin Guitar Tuner US $9.76
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 New Fine style music instrument String Mandolin US $.91
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 2010 New Music InstrumentYAMAHAYCL 250 Bb Clarinet US $168.00
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 2010 New Music InstrumentYAMAHASilver flute 211s US $129.00
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Complete Color Coded Flash Cards for All Beginning Music Students List Price: $4.95 Sale Price: $3.09 Average Rating:   |
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Includes all notes, symbols and terms needed for the first two years of study on any musical instrument. Cards are color-coded by category and are numbered on the back. |
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Essential Dictionary of Music: Definitions, Composers, Theory, Instrument & Vocal Ranges : The Most Practical and Useful Music Dictionary for Students ... (The Essential Dictionary Series) List Price: $5.95 Sale Price: $3.50 Average Rating:  |
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A useful collection of definitions, composers and theory. This pocket-sized reference book includes a broad range of important information, from basic principles of theory and concise biographies of composers to pronunciations of foreign terms and ranges of instruments and voices... |
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The Ultimate Fake Book (for C Instruments) List Price: $49.95 Sale Price: $30.70 Average Rating: |
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This fake book is a cornerstone for many musicians' libraries. With over 1200 songs in all styles of music, this fourth edition has been updated to include even more great songs and recent hits. From jazz standards to Broadway blockbusters and country classics to pop chart-toppers, this book has the songs you're looking for all in one convenient collection... |
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Signature Music Two Section Folding Music Stand with Carry Bag 7121 List Price: $25.99 Sale Price: $14.99 Average Rating: |
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Our Instruments and Accessories are Brand new, direct from our manufacturer. All of our instruments have a 1 Year Limited Warranty!. We are in direct contact with the manufacturer which makes our instruments a safe purchase for you... |
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Hohner 6-pc. Rhythm Instrument Set List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $31.98 Average Rating:  |
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Time to strike up the band! All you need to have your own rhythm band party is included in this set. Includes; 6" tambourine, rhythm sticks, nylon wrist bell, wood sounder, 5" triangle with striker. Includes songs and activities to use with all the instruments... |
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On-Stage SM7211 Professional Folding Orchestral Music Stand, Black List Price: $50.00 Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating:  |
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The World Tour music stand is revolutionary, incorporating all the features of the past with the new tripod folding base for the musician on the go. This stand can also fold up and nest together if you are staying in one place. |
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The Instruments Of Classical Music: The Flute List Price: $5.49 Sale Price: $4.89 Average Rating: |
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Korg CA-40 Large Display Auto Chromatic Tuner List Price: $35.00 Sale Price: $13.14 Average Rating: |
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With superior features like a large, easy-to-read, LCD needle-style display, the Korg CA-40 Chromatic Tuner is a highly functional digital tuner at a great value. A highly functional digital tuner at a great value... |
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Recorder Fun! Teach Yourself the Easy Way! List Price: $7.95 Sale Price: $4.32 Average Rating: |
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This book/CD pack will have you playing 40 great songs on recorder in no time! The book includes all the information you will need to get started, plus an easy-to-use finger chart, and the demonstration/play-along CD features professional accompaniments to make you sound like a pro! Songs include: All Through The Night * Amazing Grace * Carnival Of Venice * Cockles And Mussels * The Coventry Carol * La Cucaracha * A Mozart Melody * Simple Gifts * Zum Gali, Gali * more. |
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Instrument Repair for the Music Teacher List Price: $22.95 Sale Price: $12.29 Average Rating: |
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A practical and comprehensive text on instrument repairs that commonly challenge the music teacher. |
Music Instrument
Which is the best musical instrument for a beginner who has no previous music experience?
I plan to learn a musical instrument. I have no previous music experience. Which instrument should I start with - Piano, violin, guitar?
Assuming that you are going to be taught in private lessons by a qualified teacher, you can choose any instrument that you'd like.
Some info on the instruments you mentioned, plus a few more:
Piano is not that difficult to begin with, and you can quickly learn to play a good number of tunes with which you would be familiar. How hard it gets is dependent on how much you want to work at it. You can play any style of music on it. I feel that this is the instrument that gives you the most knowledge of music theory in a short amount of time, therefore you can translate your knowledge to other instruments more quickly.
Guitar is also fairly easy, and you will be learning music theory fairly quickly. Possibly as quickly as piano, but this depends on your teacher. You can play any style of music on it. If you really want to learn, you should take lessons in CLASSICAL guitar, from a teacher that is highly trained in it. Classical is the basic foundation for all guitar playing. You will be able play the pop/rock stuff easily on your own after you learn in the classical style. You will not be able to use any old guitar for classical (string textures and their attachment to the guitar are different), so find a teacher before purchasing a guitar so that they can advise you on what to buy. The good news is that they are inexpensive compared to some other instruments.
Violin is a very traditional instrument, and is versitile in the fact that you can play classical music, contemporary music (think the orchestra in "I don't want to miss a thing" by Aerosmith), or country/bluegrass music (called fiddle when you play in this style). Contact a teacher before you buy your violin. There are many different companies that make violins, and some are great while others are downright crummy. Also, depending on your age and size, you may not need a full size violin yet. They can help you determine which size to get. Downside: solo instrument. If you want accompaniment, someone else must do that for you. Don't neglect the other string instruments: viola, cello (my favorite), and sting bass.
Woodwind instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon. All require as much finger dexterity as piano and guitar, as well as being able to do certain things with your mouth. Instruments that are not played as commonly, like bassoon, will get you college scholarships more quickly than more common ones like flute and clarinet. You can play in school bands and marching band (which is very fun).
Brass Instruments: trumpet, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba. These require less finger dexterity, but more dexterity with your mouth. Baritone/euphonium and especially tuba are good for scholarships. You can play in school bands and marching band (which is very fun), as well as Drum and Bugle Corps (which is even more fun).
Percussion: aka drums. If you are going to learn drums, learn it the real way and learn to play the percussion keyboards (bells, marimba, xylophone, etc) as well. You can't get into college playing the drums alone, you must learn the rest.
Above all, you should play what interests you the most!
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