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Good second instrument for music scholarship?

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Justchanged · 18/02/2015 09:25

DD is in year 4, and has just passed Grade 4 violin. We're starting to think of applying for a music scholarship for secondary, and they all require a second instrument. Any recommendations on what would be a good one to add - I was thinking of something which has more rarity value, as the violin is so popular. Any opinions on clarinet/oboe/viola etc?

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LIZS · 18/02/2015 09:31

Dd plays oboe . It is a real technique to make a nice sound and quite pricey in terms of reeds, maintenance and hire/ purchase of instrument. He needs to have front teeth established.

YokoUhOh · 18/02/2015 09:29

PS violin was my first instrument but I also played recorder, oboe and piano. I'm now Head of Music in a secondary school and the instrument I play day to day is piano.

YokoUhOh · 18/02/2015 09:28

Does your DD play piano? That would be the most useful second instrument, as she already plays an orchestral instrument.

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