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Recommended musical instruments for children's lessons

If you’re a parent with a young child, you probably want them to develop at least one thing they’re really good at, right?

The first things that come to mind are often instruments like the piano or violin.

But there are actually far more unique instruments out there.

We’ve picked out a variety of instruments, so be sure to check them out!

Recommended instruments for children's extracurricular lessons (21–30)

Glockenspiel

Percussion Extended Techniques: Keyboard Percussion
Glockenspiel

In Japanese, it’s called a tetsukin (glockenspiel).

You play melodies by striking metal bars with small mallets.

It’s a common instrument in marching bands, too.

Since the bars are arranged like a piano keyboard, even young children can pick it up easily.

That said, kids really do love hitting things with anything long, don’t they?

double bass

The Boy Playing the Double Bass 2 / The boy who plays the contrabass 2
double bass

In classical music, the instrument that handles the lowest register among the strings is the double bass.

It’s a large instrument, so it can be challenging to manage, but its deep tones have a unique allure that other instruments can’t produce.

By the way, while the cello is part of the violin family, the double bass descends from an instrument called the violone, making it a different lineage from the violin.

In jazz, the instrument referred to as the “upright bass” or “wood bass” is this same double bass.

Recommended musical instruments for children's lessons (31–40)

marimba

Marimba performance — 4th grade elementary school — Rain Dance
marimba

The marimba, with its distinctive wooden resonance, is truly beautiful.

A type of xylophone, the marimba shares the same note layout as the piano, but it’s classified as a percussion instrument.

The marimba seems great for developing both pitch and rhythm, and it’s recommended for anyone who wants to start an instrument that’s a little different.

Although it may seem rare, there are actually quite a few schools that teach it.

If you’re interested, try looking for one.

In conclusion

We introduced recommended musical instruments for children’s lessons.

Getting in touch with instruments from a young age can positively influence a child’s development by fostering concentration and enriching sensitivity.

While valuing children’s “I want to try!” spirit, encourage them to start with any instrument that piques their interest.