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Violin, guitar or saxophone?

26 replies

violetsareblue11 · 18/09/2014 17:24

So to my amusement, DD, aged nine, has told me and DH that she had decided she wants to learn an instrument, and has narrowed it down to the violin, guitar and saxophone and she can't decide. I was wondering if any of you MNers out there are able to for me advice on which instrument the best for a nine year old girl whose a novice! Also, which instrument is the least expensive in terms of tuition fees, transporting, etc etc. Thanks for any advice!

OP posts:
nemno · 18/09/2014 17:31

For violin and sax she would really benefit most if she can play with others, so what is available at beginner level near you? Would she prefer a jazz band or orchestra, that might help narrow it down. Guitar is great for just getting on with it and might lead to longer practice, and of course, being in a
band is cool.