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- 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?