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Musical instruments for beginners

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  1. 1

    Piano

    359 votes
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    29.8 K

    Learn simple chords

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    The piano is ideal for understanding music theory from the beginning and offers a clear visualization of the notes. It's a great foundation for learning music theory.

    • Step-by-step guidance from absolute beginner to confident musician

    • Learn from the comfort of your own home

    • Visualize notes, intervals, chords, scales

    • Play piano using your computer keyboard

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    Diatonic harmonica

    263 votes
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    21.8 K

    Recommended for beginners due to its simplicity

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    The diatonic harmonica is a very portable and easy-to-use wind instrument, making it an ideal choice for beginners looking to learn how to play a musical instrument.

    • Used in blues, jazz, folk music, classical music, country, rock and roll and pop

    • There are great and inexpensive options to get started.

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    Flute

    146 votes
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    12.1 K

    Closed hole design provides consistent sound

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    The flute is a good option for getting started in the world of music, especially the recorder. It's lightweight, easy to carry, and won't overwhelm a beginner.

    • Easier for beginners to learn and play

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    12-hole Alto/Tenor Ocarina C

    63 votes
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    5.2 K

    Comfortable mouthpiece and soft sound holes

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    The Alto/Tenor C 12-hole ocarina is the most common and easiest type to play for beginners, making it ideal for those starting out in music with no prior experience.

    • Made from non-toxic materials and safe to use

    • Tuning adjusted by professional tuners

    • Sensitive pronunciation

    • Easy to play

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    Recorder

    60 votes
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    5 K

    Easy to learn to play

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    The recorder is an ideal woodwind instrument for beginners due to its simple fingering and low cost. It allows for learning the fundamentals of music and breathing techniques in an accessible way.

    • Accessible for beginners

    • Appropriate teaching materials

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    Ukulele

    54 votes
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    4.5 K

    Sounds good

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    The ukulele is perfect if you're looking for something simple and easy to transport. It's considered quite easy to learn and play.

    • Easy to play

    • Comes in concert and soprano sizes

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    17-key Kalimba thumb piano

    33 votes
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    2.7 K

    Easy to play for all ages

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    This 17-key Kalimba thumb piano is ideal for beginners due to its ease of operation, allowing for quick learning of songs and mastery of the instrument.

    • Warm and deep sound (mahogany wood)

    • Standard 17-key model recommended for beginners

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    Guitar

    26 votes
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    2.2 K

    Easy to learn

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    The guitar is popular, portable, and versatile, making it easy to learn and suitable for various musical styles. You can gain a lot by learning just a handful of chords.

    • Builds muscle for playing

    • Teaches basic skills

    • Helps you play with confidence

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    Xylophone Glockenspiel of 25 Notes

    16 votes
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    1.3 K

    It offers bright, clear tones with rich harmonics and a stable tone.

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    This 25-note glockenspiel xylophone is ideal for beginners and students, as it offers a natural wood base and wooden keys, providing a pleasant sound and visual appeal for all ages.

    • Great durability thanks to the aluminum plate

    • Easy to carry with a hand case

    • It produces a beautiful, bright, and vibrant sound.

    • It allows you to enjoy clear and rich sounds

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    Boomwhackers

    13 votes
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    1.1 K

    Simple learning of rhythm and notes thanks to colors

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    Boomwhackers are colorful plastic percussion tubes, tuned to specific notes, that allow beginners of all ages to learn music in an interactive and fun way by hitting them on surfaces.

    • Perfect for musical initiation

    • Favorites in schools, homes, and group music sessions

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    Wooden Maracas for Children and Beginners

    12 votes
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    Perfect as a first instrument

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    Wooden maracas are ideal for beginners because of their simplicity and clear sound, allowing children and adults to easily get started with rhythm and percussion.

    • Helps to practice rhythm

    • It helps to practice hand-eye coordination and body coordination.

    • They stimulate the senses

    • They develop skills

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    Djembe

    12 votes
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    1 K

    Solid construction

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    The djembe is an African percussion instrument with a rich history, ideal for beginners due to its distinctive sound and the relative ease with which basic rhythms can be learned. Its hourglass shape and taut skin offer a unique tactile and sonic experience.

    • It allows for rapid progress in practice

    • Lightweight design

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    Bongos

    10 votes
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    Compact and lightweight

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    Bongos are a percussion instrument consisting of two small drums, ideal for beginners due to their size and distinctive sound. They are easy to learn and offer an accessible introduction to the world of Latin music and percussion.

    • Safe and polished

    • Easy to play, ideal for beginners

    • Develop rhythm skills

    • It stimulates children's imagination and growth.

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    Melodic

    10 votes
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    Beginner-friendly

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    The melodica is a keyboard wind instrument, ideal for beginners due to its ease of use and distinctive sound. It combines the technique of a wind instrument with the layout of a keyboard, making it accessible to those starting out in music.

    • Ideal for schools or for getting started in music

    • Clear sound

    • Lightweight and portable

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    Tambourine

    9 votes
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    Easy to play

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    The tambourine is a versatile and easy-to-play percussion instrument, ideal for beginners due to its simplicity and distinctive sound. Its portability and use in various musical genres make it an excellent choice for those starting out in music.

    • It promotes coordination and synchronization

    • Characteristic bright sound

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    Steel reed drum

    8 votes
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    671

    It produces a rich, resonant sound

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    The steel tongue drum is a melodic percussion idiophone, ideal for beginners due to its relaxing and easy-to-produce sounds. Its design allows for the creation of harmonious melodies without prior experience, making it perfect for meditation and initial musical expression.

    • Ideal for beginners

    • Easy to handle and play

    • Perfect for getting started

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    short scale electric bass

    5 votes
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    Ideal for beginners

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    Short-scale basses are ideal for beginners due to their shorter neck and narrower fret spacing, which makes playing easier, especially for people with smaller hands. They offer comfort and a warm, deep sound, making them an excellent choice for starting out in the world of music.

    • It facilitates technical execution

    • Perfect for younger children and beginners

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    Kazoo

    2 votes
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    It produces a distinctive and characteristic sound.

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    The kazoo is a wind instrument, easy to play and very inexpensive, ideal for beginners looking for a fun and accessible way to make music without sheet music.

    • Ideal tool for beginners and experienced musicians

    • Easy to use

    • A good companion for guitar and ukulele

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    Fog

    1 votes
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    Famous among percussionists for its sound quality

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    The udu is a percussion instrument of African origin, made of clay, that produces a deep and distinctive sound. Its nature as both a wind and percussion instrument makes it versatile for beginners.

    • It includes comprehensive resources for beginners and experts, facilitating learning.

    • It produces a unique sound that evokes water and origins

    • Produces authentic tones

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    Keyboard

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    Keys offer a more realistic touch

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    The keyboard is the best and most affordable alternative to the piano, offering a perfect entry point into the world of music. It's a valuable instrument for writing your own music.

    • Premium sound quality

    • Playful design

    • Loop-based performance mode

    • Fun-first approach

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    Flamenco Cajon ABueno COMPÁS BASIC

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    Ideal for beginners

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    This cajon is ideal for beginners because it is affordable and offers superior sound quality compared to others in its category, making it an excellent choice to start with.

    • Economic

    • Superior sound quality guarantees for its category

    • Good value for money

    • Tapa mix

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    Triangle

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    Ideal for getting into the swing of things

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    The triangle is a metal percussion instrument, an idiophone, perfect for beginners due to its simplicity and bright sound. Its shape and playing technique make it ideal for introducing children to rhythm and music.

    • Learn to play this instrument

    • Simple percussion instrument

    • Perfect for those who are new to music

    • Perfect for introducing children to a sense of rhythm

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    Classical guitar (nylon strings)

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    Soft nylon strings for the fingers

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    Classical guitars with nylon strings are ideal for beginners because their strings are softer and easier to press, reducing finger discomfort and making chord formation easier. They offer a warm, sweet sound, perfect for those starting out in music.

    • Soft and melodious sound

    • Ideal for beginners in guitar

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