DOUBLE BASS
- 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;
- This instrument can be played while either standing up or seated;
- 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
- It comes in various sizes.
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MORE IDEAS FROM The 10 Best Musical Instruments for Beginners
- 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;
- It does, however, takes time and patience.
- This instrument is suitable for beginners.
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- 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;
- It may be difficult to find a teacher because not a lot of people play the harp; and
- It is one of the most ancient and beautiful sounding instruments that's totally worth learning.
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- The trumpet comes from the brass family of instruments;
- It's easy to start and can be learned by children 10 years and older;
- 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.
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- This instrument is fairly easy to start learning;
- Suitable for children 6 years and older;
- It comes in a variety of sizes and you can find one easily depending on the age of the learner;
- Violinists are popular and in demand. If you decide to become a professional player, it wouldn't be hard to join an orchestra.
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- The clarinet is a popular instrument that has a lot of opportunities for professional players.
- This instrument is easy to get into that even children who are 10 years old can begin to learn to play it.
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- The flute is extremely popular and it's suitable for children to learn at age 10 and older;
- If you decide to pursue professionally you may encounter a lot of competition; but
- It's an easy instrument to learn, it's easy to transport, and it's inexpensive.
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- This is the most popular instrument that is a mainstay in most music ensembles;
- Children 6 years and older can begin to learn to play the guitar. Folk-style is easier to start with for beginners;
- The instrument comes in a variety of sizes and styles.
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- 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;
- 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.
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- Essentially similar to the violin except that it has a thicker body and is played sitting down;
- Suitable for children 6 years and older;
- Cellos come in different sizes so it's easy to find one that would be best suited for your needs.
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RELATED IDEA
Learning to play an instrument requires you to use both the right and left part of your brain, therefore working your brain harder and improving your memory.
Maestro Eduardo Marturet who states, “…research has shown that participation in music at an early age can help improve a child’s learning ability and memory ”
Scientists have even used music training as a method of neuro-rehabilitation to help improve the function of the brain.
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- Set Your Objectives. (setting long-term objectives can be of great benefit.)
- Level of Risk. (The level of risk associated with the investment option you choose must be carefully analysed before you put your money into something.)
- Control Over Emotions. (One of the primary requisites of investing in the stock market involves controlling your emotions.)
- Study the Stock Market. (Order types, financial definitions and metrics, various kinds of investment accounts, timing of investment, methods of selecting stock, etc.)
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- If you have a 401(k) or another retirement plan at work, it’s very likely the first place you should put your money— especially if your company matches a portion of your contributions.
- A robo-advisor. These services manage your investments for you using computer algorithms and typically costs 0.25% to 0.50% of your account balance per year.
- Target-date mutual funds often hold a mix of stocks and bonds and automatically invest with your estimated retirement year in mind.
- Index funds are like mutual funds on autopilot: Rather than employing a professional manager to build and maintain the fund’s portfolio of investments, index funds track a market index.
- Exchange-traded funds. ETFs operate in similar ways as index funds: The main difference between ETFs and index funds is that rather than carrying a minimum investment, ETFs are traded throughout the day and investors buy them for a share price, which like a stock price, can fluctuate.
- Investment apps like Acorns or Stash.
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