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Which instrument for 8 year old

55 replies

ArtOfTheImpossible · 28/06/2022 19:10

From next year my 8 year old daughter can choose any instrument she wants at school. She doesn't know what she wants, any advice on how to pick?

I play the flute myself but knew what i wanted around age 10. I'm wondering whether something like oboe, cello might be a good choice - there seem to be so many violinists already.

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eatsleepswimdive · 28/06/2022 19:51

Drums are great. DD started at 9 and had done her grade 8 well before GCSE’s and I think it has become a life long passion

Chickenkorma64 · 28/06/2022 19:49

Tenor horn. Nice big mouthpiece, easy to get a nice sound out, and not too high and squeaky

DorotheaDiamond · 28/06/2022 19:44

Definitely trumpet/cornet!

drinkwithanumbrellainit · 28/06/2022 19:39

Trumpet. Starting on a cornet if she's little. Valves are great for little fingers.

SmileyPiuPiu · 28/06/2022 19:18

Not a cello. Something she will be able to carry to school by herself.

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