<ul><li>Comes in a variety of sizes depending on your age. There are smaller harps for kids who are 8 and up and gradually bigger ones for 12 and up;</li><li>It may be difficult to find a teacher because not a lot of people play the harp; and</li><li>It is one of the most ancient and beautiful sounding instruments that's totally worth learning.</li></ul>

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<ul><li>The piano is a versatile instrument that can be learned by children of any age. Some even start to learn at the ripe age of 4 years old;</li><li>It does, however, takes time and patience.</li><li>This instrument is suitable for beginners.</li></ul>

PIANO

<ul><li>This is the most popular instrument that is a mainstay in most music ensembles;</li><li>Children 6 years and older can begin to learn to play the guitar. Folk-style is easier to start with for beginners;</li><li>The instrument comes in a variety of sizes and styles.&nbsp;</li></ul>

GUITAR

<ul><li>The trumpet comes from the brass family of instruments;</li><li>It's easy to start and can be learned by children 10 years and older;</li><li>It's an orchestral instrument that's mostly used in jazz bands. It's easy to transport, fun to play with, and it's not expensive. However, don't buy a trumpet with a painted finish because over time the paint will chip.</li></ul>

TRUMPET

<ul><li>This instrument comes in a variety of sizes and there are different types of saxophones: soprano sax, alto sax, tenor sax, and baritone sax. The alto saxophone is advisable for beginners;</li><li>This can be learned by children 12 years and older and there are many opportunities for one to play if ever they decide to pursue it professionally.</li></ul>

SAXOPHONE

<ul><li>The clarinet is a popular instrument that has a lot of opportunities for professional players.</li><li>This instrument is easy to get into that even children who are 10 years old can begin to learn to play it.</li></ul>

CLARINET

<ul><li>The flute is extremely popular and it's suitable for children to learn at age 10 and older;</li><li>If you decide to pursue professionally you may encounter a lot of competition; but</li><li>It's an easy instrument to learn, it's easy to transport, and it's inexpensive.</li></ul>

FLUTE

<ul><li>This instrument is fairly easy to start learning;</li><li>Suitable for children 6 years and older;</li><li>It comes in a variety of sizes and you can find one easily depending on the age of the learner;</li><li>Violinists are popular and in demand. If you decide to become a professional player, it wouldn't be hard to join an orchestra.</li></ul>

VIOLIN

<ul><li>Essentially similar to the violin except that it has a thicker body and is played sitting down;</li><li>Suitable for children 6 years and older;</li><li>Cellos come in different sizes so it's easy to find one that would be best suited for your needs.</li></ul>

CELLO

<ul><li>The double bass is huge like a cello and is also played the same way but with the double bass you can pluck the strings or strike them;</li><li>This instrument can be played while either standing up or seated;</li><li>It is suitable for children 11 years and older. It isn't as popular as other string instruments but it's an essential instrument for most music ensembles; and</li><li>It comes in various sizes.</li></ul>

DOUBLE BASS

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There are some musical instruments that are easier to learn than others and are suitable for beginners. Here are the best instruments for beginners in no particular order.
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 <h2 dir="ltr"> Violin </h2>
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Violins are fairly easy to start learning and are most suitable for children 6 years and older. They come in a variety of sizes, from full size to 1/16, depending on the age of the learner. <a href="https://www.liveabout.com/the-history-of-the-violin-2455855" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1" dir="ltr">Violins</a> are very popular and in demand so if you become a professional player it wouldn't be hard to join an orchestra or any musical group. Remember to opt for non-electric violins as they are more appropriate for beginning students.

Another instrument that is fairly easy to start and suitable for kids 6 years and older. It is essentially a large violin but its' body is thicker. It is played the same way as the violin, by rubbing the bow across the string. But where you can play the violin standing up, the cello is played sitting down while holding it between your legs. It also comes in different sizes from full size to 1/4.

This instrument is like a huge cello and is played the same way, by rubbing the bow across the strings. Another way of playing it is by plucking or striking the strings. <a data-inlink="I4I7IN4aiToY8yibGs1S_g==" href="https://www.liveabout.com/images-of-string-musical-instruments-4122917" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1" dir="ltr">Double bass</a> can be played while standing up or sitting down and is suitable for kids 11 years and older. It also comes in various sizes from full size, 3/4, 1/2 and smaller. The double bass isn't as popular as other <a data-inlink="AYsqMiD7BNNaqPFVyrX5ug==" href="https://www.liveabout.com/images-of-string-musical-instruments-4122917" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="2" dir="ltr">string instruments</a> but is essential in most kinds of ensembles, especially jazz bands.

Flutes are very popular and suitable for children to learn at age 10 upwards. Since it is very popular, there will be a lot of competition out there if you do decide to continue professionally. But don't let this fact dishearten you. The flute is one of the easiest instruments to learn, easy to transport, not hard on the budget and fun to play.

Another instrument of the woodwind family that is easy to start for kids 10 years and older. Like the flute, the <a href="https://www.liveabout.com/piano-method-books-for-children-p2-2455900" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1" dir="ltr">clarinet</a>&nbsp;is very popular and you will find opportunities to play it professionally if you desire. There are students who start off with the clarinet and take another instrument like a saxophone and have no problems with the transition.

Saxophones come in a variety of sizes and types: like the soprano saxophone, the alto sax, tenor sax and the baritone sax. It is suitable for kids age 12 years and older. The alto saxophone is advisable for beginners. You will have a lot of opportunities to play the saxophone as it is needed in most school <a data-inlink="FcuGOKcwbU9GxmKYp7IioQ==" href="https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-an-orchestra-2456541" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1" dir="ltr">orchestras</a>.

The trumpet belongs to the brass family of instruments and is quite easy to start for students age 10 and older. Trumpets are orchestral instruments mostly used in jazz bands. It is easy to learn, easy to transport, fun to play and not very expensive. Remember to avoid buying a trumpet with a painted finish as the paint will chip.

The guitar is one of the most popular instruments and is suitable for students age 6 years upwards. Folk-style is easier to start with for beginners. Remember to opt for non-electric guitars if you're just starting out. Guitars come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit any student's need. Guitars are a mainstay in most music ensembles and you can also play it solo and still sound appealing.

Suitable for kids 6 years and older. The piano takes a lot of time and patience to master, but once you do, it is worth it. The piano is one of the most versatile instruments out there and one of the most beautiful sounding. Traditional <a data-inlink="WcbvL2t5okLEme93cG5ovA==" href="https://www.liveabout.com/piano-buying-advice-4688120" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1" dir="ltr">pianos</a> are more suitable for beginners but there are a lot of electronic pianos out in the market right now that sound and feel like a real piano and cost almost the same.
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The <a href="https://www.liveabout.com/music-education-lessons-4688132" data-component="link" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" data-ordinal="1" dir="ltr">harp</a> is surprisingly easy to start. There are piano students who learn to play the harp with little difficulty because both instruments require reading music pieces in double-stave. Harps come in small sizes for kids age 8 years upwards and bigger harps for students 12 years and older. There are not a lot of people who play the harp and finding a teacher may be difficult. Nevertheless, it is one of the most ancient and beautiful sounding instrument and it's worth learning if you desire.

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There are some musical instruments that are easier to learn than others and are suitable for beginners. Here are the best instruments for beginners in no particular order.

Violins are fairly easy to start learning and are most suitable for children 6 years and older. They come in a variety of sizes, from full size to 1/16, depending on the age of the learner. <a data-component="link" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" dir="ltr" href="https://www.liveabout.com/the-history-of-the-violin-2455855">Violins </a>are very popular and in demand so if you become a professional player it wouldn't be hard to join an orchestra or any musical group. Remember to opt for non-electric violins as they are more appropriate for beginning students.

Another instrument that is fairly easy to start and suitable for kids 6 years and older. It is essentially a large violin but its' body is thicker. It is played the same way as the violin, by rubbing the bow across the string. But where you can play the violin standing up, the cello is played sitting down while holding it between your legs. It also comes in different sizes from full size to 1/4.

This instrument is like a huge cello and is played the same way, by rubbing the bow across the strings. Another way of playing it is by plucking or striking the strings. <a data-component="link" data-inlink="I4I7IN4aiToY8yibGs1S_g==" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" dir="ltr" href="https://www.liveabout.com/images-of-string-musical-instruments-4122917">Double bass </a>can be played while standing up or sitting down and is suitable for kids 11 years and older. It also comes in various sizes from full size, 3/4, 1/2 and smaller. The double bass isn't as popular as other <a data-component="link" data-inlink="AYsqMiD7BNNaqPFVyrX5ug==" data-ordinal="2" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" dir="ltr" href="https://www.liveabout.com/images-of-string-musical-instruments-4122917">string instruments </a>but is essential in most kinds of ensembles, especially jazz bands.

Flutes are very popular and suitable for children to learn at age 10 upwards. Since it is very popular, there will be a lot of competition out there if you do decide to continue professionally. But don't let this fact dishearten you. The flute is one of the easiest instruments to learn, easy to transport, not hard on the budget and fun to play.

Another instrument of the woodwind family that is easy to start for kids 10 years and older. Like the flute, the <a data-component="link" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" dir="ltr" href="https://www.liveabout.com/piano-method-books-for-children-p2-2455900">clarinet </a> is very popular and you will find opportunities to play it professionally if you desire. There are students who start off with the clarinet and take another instrument like a saxophone and have no problems with the transition.

Saxophones come in a variety of sizes and types: like the soprano saxophone, the alto sax, tenor sax and the baritone sax. It is suitable for kids age 12 years and older. The alto saxophone is advisable for beginners. You will have a lot of opportunities to play the saxophone as it is needed in most school <a data-component="link" data-inlink="FcuGOKcwbU9GxmKYp7IioQ==" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" dir="ltr" href="https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-an-orchestra-2456541">orchestras </a>.

The trumpet belongs to the brass family of instruments and is quite easy to start for students age 10 and older. Trumpets are orchestral instruments mostly used in jazz bands. It is easy to learn, easy to transport, fun to play and not very expensive. Remember to avoid buying a trumpet with a painted finish as the paint will chip.

The guitar is one of the most popular instruments and is suitable for students age 6 years upwards. Folk-style is easier to start with for beginners. Remember to opt for non-electric guitars if you're just starting out. Guitars come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit any student's need. Guitars are a mainstay in most music ensembles and you can also play it solo and still sound appealing.

Suitable for kids 6 years and older. The piano takes a lot of time and patience to master, but once you do, it is worth it. The piano is one of the most versatile instruments out there and one of the most beautiful sounding. Traditional <a data-component="link" data-inlink="WcbvL2t5okLEme93cG5ovA==" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" dir="ltr" href="https://www.liveabout.com/piano-buying-advice-4688120">pianos </a>are more suitable for beginners but there are a lot of electronic pianos out in the market right now that sound and feel like a real piano and cost almost the same.

The <a data-component="link" data-ordinal="1" data-source="inlineLink" data-type="internalLink" dir="ltr" href="https://www.liveabout.com/music-education-lessons-4688132">harp </a>is surprisingly easy to start. There are piano students who learn to play the harp with little difficulty because both instruments require reading music pieces in double-stave. Harps come in small sizes for kids age 8 years upwards and bigger harps for students 12 years and older. There are not a lot of people who play the harp and finding a teacher may be difficult. Nevertheless, it is one of the most ancient and beautiful sounding instrument and it's worth learning if you desire.