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What music instrument should I learn?
I play piano and I like classical musics. Now I decided to learn another music instrument. It’s a tough choice between violin and flute. I like violin but I’m afraid I’ll hurt my fingers.
Besides violin and flute, do you have any good suggestions?
What instument do you think I should learn? Thanks!
By the way I’m already 21 years old.
Well, first of all, choose an instrument you are interested in and will stick with. I play violin, and I love it a lot, and it doesn’t hurt your fingers. It’s a very excellent instrument. If you like classical music, I’d say go for violin. It’s very easy to learn and play, and very popular, too. Or you could do some other instrument.
If you like:
classical/pleasant, go for a string instrument
jazz, modern, go for saxophone or something
fanfare-ish/marhcing band, go for a brass instrument
rock, go for guitar or electric guitar
something gentle and nice, go for flute
OR if your decision is between high and low:
if you like high/moderately high sounds, go for violin, viola, flute, clarinet, oboe, trumpet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
if you like moderately low/low, go for cello, string bass, trombone, tuba, tenor saxophone, bass saxophone
If you’re not sure or if you don’t know what some of those intstruments are, research it a little, or if you want a different instrument but don’t know what, research that too until you find out. A good thing to do is to decide what kind of sounds you like better: violin, flute, or something else. My obsessive love for violin music is what led me to choose violin.
Anyway, when you think you’ve made you decision, you should find out about the instrument, establish a budget for yourself, find instruments in the price range, and most importantly, find out if you can get lessons nearby. Many music stores give private lessons if you are interested.
After all that, buy your instrument and get playing!
January 18th, 2010
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When creating a woodwind instrument, how do you know how to tune it?
I haven’t made anything yet, but how do people who make things like flutes, recorders, or any instrument that requires you to cover holes to play. How would they know where to put the holes and how big to make them?
They have been making instruments so long, they probably have precise measurements for it.
January 18th, 2010
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what can flutes/piccs do that no other instrument can do?
ok so what can flutes/piccs do that no other instrument can do? besides playing really high??? i just want to know becuz some people that i know who are brass and low woodwind tease me cuz i play flute/picc. though i think they are just jealous cuz i can play really fast trills and stuff like that 
The flute uses more rapid airflow than ANY other instrument- including the tuba! (That is why many people get dizzy when they start learning the flute.) We have no REED – all the formation of the tone is done through OUR skill in embouchure formation. The flute is the most acoustically pure instrument ( meaning it most clearly demonstrates the scientific principles of tone production). The flute is capable of more tonal flexibility (rapid changes of register and octave) than any other woodwind OR brass instrument. The flute usually is required to play more rapid notes than any other woodwind or brass instrument – luckily for us, we CAN!!! The flute is the ONLY wind instrument wherein the tube material can be entirely silver, gold, platinum, or other precious metals like palladium, titanium, or proprietary compounds like aurumite – that specifically affect the tonal properties of the instrument. The flute is the only woodwind that can create all the notes of the chromatic scales over 3 1/2ocatves, using the SMALLEST number of keys (therefore, we need to now more advanced and alternate fingering than any other woodwind). The flute (family) is the only instrument that is played horizontally.
Yes, people are jealous of our instrument, our skills, and the amazing combination that those two things TOGETHER can accomplish. Tsk tsk tsk – they had their chance to choose the flute, and they chose poorly – we chose wisely.
December 18th, 2009
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What instrument is the most fun?
I play the bassoon, i have played and tried many different instruments like the saxophone, flute, and trumpet. they were all fun because i got to try a new thing, but i would like to try a different instrument, more in the woodwind side and low brass. What one should i do next.
Trombone would be a good one for you. It would be a challenge because of the slide, but also fun because of the slide. It will also help to improve your ear.
Good luck and have fun!
December 15th, 2009
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What would be a reasonable instrument switch?
I am a flute player and a freshmen in high school. I feel like there aren’t as many opportunities for flute players in the music world as other instruments. Is there another instrument that is less common that would be a wise switch for me and my future in music?
I am a flutist as well, and I just recently switched to the oboe. I’d been very reluctant about the switch, but my band director finally talked me into it. And boy am I glad she did! In the first 5 months I’ve been playing, I’ve already been accepted into two major honor bands and had SO many more opportunities than I had while playing the flute. The oboe is an unique instrument, and I think it would be great if you could expand your musical repertoire in that way. If you don’t think the oboe is the way to go, you could also try the bassoon or the French horn, both of which are not commonly seen in bands, especially bassoons. Good luck with your music!
December 8th, 2009
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small cheap instrument name changes pitch when rod is moved?
what is the flute like instrument that changes pitch when you pull or push the rod through the end. not trombone, but more like a whistle size, or a small flute
Slide whistle!~ And some are NOT so cheap!
December 1st, 2009
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What instrument is easier to play, the clarinet or the flute?
I would like to know which instrument is easier to play because in grade 7 we choose which one of those instruments we want to play. The girls usually have that sort of choice
Both instruments can be hard at first. The easiest to start with would be clarinet, but later on when they get to the high notes it gets harder. Flutes are hard to get a sound out of first, but get easier with time. Flutes also are easier to play both high and low notes. There is a time where clarinets have it harder than flutes, and when flutes have it harder than clarinets. It also depends on whether you a have an easier time getting sound out of a clarinet or flute. I would say, whatever instrument you think you would enjoy the most. Also which sound you prefer, a high sound like the flute, or a lower sound like the clarinet. You should also like the sound of the instrument, because you are going to be spending a lot of time practicing at first.
Which is easier to play? It depends on which instrument seems easier to you. Try asking your teacher if there will be an opportunity to try out both instruments and see which is easier to play.
November 26th, 2009
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I’m a flute player, and I want to pick up a brass instrument, Trumpet or French Horn?
I heard that if you play trumpet, you could never go back to playing flute because your lips will be messed up, is this true? I heard that the French Horn is good for flute players because the way you put your mouth is similar? Which do you think would be better for me, if I still want to continue playing flute, and in your opinion which is the better instrument?
The french horn is used for orchestra and ensemble work, the trumpet is also solo oriented, covering a greater range of music by far,
but remember that brass needs daily practice to achieve anything and remain fit.
If you practice both instruments really hard, then I think you could play both. I am a trumpeter and can play some flute too
November 22nd, 2009
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Wind players! What’s your favorite wind instrument and why?
My favorite (sounding) instrument is an alto flute. I’d love to hear one in real life–all I’ve ever heard is a recording. I play several wind instruments, flute is my primary, current is euphonium. I really don’t know which I prefer to play; it’s fun to play different parts (that is, bass, melody, harmony…).
What about you?
Alto saxophone and flute. I’ve been playing the Alto for 5 years now, and I LOVE it! It’s sooo versatile and fun in general. And the flute is beautiful. I also think the contra-bassoon is hilarious!
November 20th, 2009
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Rent to own instrument (flute)?
I am wanting to rent to own an intermediate flute online. Does anyone know of a company in Canada? I am leaning towards a Yamaha.
Ok if they only rent beginner flutes how about a place that lease’s them?
I actually found a couple places that do lease to own intermediate flutes…FLUTE WORLD and ST. JOHN’s MUSIC
Most companies only rent beginner instruments and save the intermediate / advanced flutes for people to purchase.
November 16th, 2009
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