General Articles

• Selecting the Right Band or Orchestra Instrument
• A General Overview of the Instruments
• Tips on Buying Quality Band and Orchestra Instruments

Frequently Asked Questions about Band and Orchestra

• Which instruments are allowed in band or orchestra?
• Is it possible to play the guitar or piano in band or orchestra class?
• Which instrument should I choose?
• Should we buy a new or used instrument?
• What’s the difference between a fiddle and a violin?
• What’s the difference between a Violin and Viola?
• The saxophone is too big or too expensive. Is there an alternative to a saxophone for beginners?
• Should we start with the Alto or Tenor Saxophone?
• Is it possible to play the oboe or the bassoon as a beginner?
• What’s the difference between a trumpet and a cornet?
• Which percussion instrument should we start with?
• Which instrument is the easiest to learn?
• Do girls or boys do better on certain instruments?
• How often should a beginner practice?
• Who is qualified to teach private lessons to a beginner?