Choosing an Instrument
Helping your child to choose which instrument to learn can sometimes be a difficult choice to make. Things to consider:
Some children have definite ideas about what they would like to learn, other start to learn at the first opportunity that comes along.
Making the correct choice is very important as there are many different elements that will affect how successful a child will be on a particular instrument.
A child’s physical development will determine at what age they are best suited to start each particular instrument.
Shown below is a guide showing at what age we advise pupils begin learning individual instruments.
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Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6/7 |
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Violin *Viola Piano Keyboard
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Recorder Ukulele Cello |
Flute Clarinet Cornet Trumpet Tenor horn French horn Trombone Baritone Drums Percussion Oboe Bassoon Acoustic Guitar |
Voice |
Double Bass Electric Guitar Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba Saxophone |
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*HMS policy is that upper strings tuition begins on violin, some pupils will then wish to change to viola after a minimum of 2 years violin tuition
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The following links will take you to websites that may help you and your child to make a decision as to which instrument is right for them:
This is a great article highlighting why your child should learn to play a musical instrument.
