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!
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Recommended instruments for children's extracurricular lessons (21–30)
trombone
The trombone is an instrument that produces various pitches by moving the slide to change the length of the tubing.
A standard trombone is somewhat large, which can make it difficult for small children, but smaller trombones are now available.
They’re recommended for children who might want to join a concert band or orchestra in the future.
gagaku (Japanese court music)
Gagaku is said to be one of the traditional forms of music that came to full bloom in Japan after passing through China and the Korean Peninsula.
It may be rare for children to encounter such traditional music, but there is no doubt it can be a valuable experience.
Some temples and shrines recruit child members for gagaku ensembles, so why not consider visiting one to observe?
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
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.
Harp
The harp, often used in prenatal education music and music therapy, is characterized by its gentle tone.
Since it can produce chords and be played solo as a complete musical experience, many children can continue without getting bored.
Of course, it’s also frequently played in ensembles with other instruments, offering many different ways to enjoy it.