How to Select a Musical Instrument

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Tip 1 - 11 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Musical Instrument

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by IRMA SCHANEN | permalink

Many adults would like to learn to play a musical instrument, but aren't sure where to start or how to choose which instrument to play. There are lots of factors to take into consideration when choosing a new musical instrument. Here are some things that can help you choose a musical instrument to play and enjoy for years!

For further reading: http://worldmusic.about.com/od/instrumentation/ht/How-To-Choose-A-Musical-Instrument-To-Play.htm ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Choose an Instrument

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Daniel Olarieta | permalink

Learning to play an instrument is one of the coolest things you'll ever do. Whether you're just starting out in school, decided you wanted to play in a band, or have decided to learn to play music now that the kids have grown, it's a fun...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-an-Instrument ^[2]

Tip 3 - Picking musical instrument for kids based on personality and body type - CNN.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Theron Puccinelli | permalink

Music educators consider a child's body type and personality to determine the best musical instrument for them, while researchers tout the learning benefits.
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For further reading: http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/09/living/parents-kids-body-type-music-instrument/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Which instrument should I play? | Sinfini Music - Cutting Through Classical

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Rupali Mishra | permalink

Sinfini Music's guide will help you find the perfect instrument to learn and play including the violin, piano, guitar, trumpet, cello, clarinet, flute, trombone

For further reading: http://www.sinfinimusic.com/uk/features/guides/instrument-guides/which-instrument-should-i-play-flowchart ^[4]

Tip 5 - Helping Your Child Choose the Right Instrument

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Heidi Lahr | permalink

Finding the right instrument for your child is a difficult but important factor in your child's continued musical success. Forcing a child to play an instrument rarely leads to the love of music ma...

For further reading: http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/helping-your-child-choose-the-right-instrument/ ^[5]