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Music and Instruments: How to Choose the Right One

Selecting an instrument starts with a question to yourself, what kind of music do I want to play? Whether you want the brassy sound of a trumpet, or the smooth sound of a clarinet, it is going to be a hard choice. Most instruments are very flexible and will not limit you to just one
style, but obviously your not going to hear a flute in a death-metal band, and you won't (often) hear an electric guitar in a concert band. Research what instruments CAN be used to fit your interests, and select from those.

Instruments are divided into three basic categories, winds (which require you to blow into to create sound), strings (which require some form of plucking, strumming, bowing etc...), and percussion instruments (which require some form of hitting, shaking, stroking). PICK ONE YOU ARE CAPABLE OF! If you aren't coordinated with your hands, strings or percussion may be ruled out, but many winds are still very viable options. If you can't sustain a steady stream of air, it may get difficult to blow into a wind instrument. Think hard about how you would like to make your instrument perform. Cost of each instrument will be specific to said instrument. Many can run very expensive.

Also consider the availability of lessons in your area. Although "self-taught" sounds like such a great concept, it isn't. If you play your instrument incorrectly and you aren't corrected early in your learning you will develop a bad habit. That can hinder your playing to only a few notes, or it may cause the instrument to put out the incorrect sound.

So your picking up an idea of what instrument you want to play. You go out to your local music shop to browse their selections of what you want. If you have the opportunity play on the instrument before you buy it if you can. That is vital if you plan on knowing if you will be capable of playing that instrument. Never get the cheapest one they offer, you may be very limited on your ability to learn. Also don't get to the shop and purchase the most expensive one they have to offer. Go for a low to mid-range cost when buying your first instrument.
The next adjustment is in your state-of-mind. Juggling school, work, family life, and relaxation time is already hard enough, but you will have to make time to practice your instrument. You cannot buy an instrument and just let it sit, that will gain you no good. I'm not telling you to
devote yourself to nothing but your instrument, but try to practice it daily, or at least every other day. That way you will develop a routine of practice and you will create good habits with that will eventually make you skilled with your instrument.

Your playing, and playing, and playing your instrument but you seem to never get better. You start to think, "Maybe I didn't choose the right instrument". In reality, there is no "wrong" instrument, just a difference in your natural ability to play it. If you don't start with a natural ability, you will develop one over time. It make take awhile, and seem ridiculous to play when your seeing no improvement but you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to play your instrument in good time.

ENROLL YOURSELF! I cannot stress the importance of joining some form of group or ensemble that you will perform with. You get hands-on experience with others, and the music has a whole new face to it when your not alone. Concerts, events, and shows will bring out the best and worst in you. After you get over what stage-fright you might have though, it is one of the most enjoyable experiences you can go through.

Playing an instrument requires devotion, self-motivation, and ability. Not only will playing an instrument magnify those qualities, but it really is one of the most rewarding activities to participate in. It may earn you scholarships to college, or introduce you to your own professional career! Just don't expect many rewards without first putting in the work necessary.

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