1. Ukulele
Inexpensive to buy and super fun to play, the ukulele is one of the
easiest instruments to learn. With just four nylon strings (instead of
the guitar’s six), you can quickly pick up simple chords and play some
of your favorite songs in just a few weeks. You’ll also be able to gain
many fundamental skills that make it easier if you ever want to graduate
from the ukulele to the guitar.
2. Harmonica
Be it blues, jazz, rock, folk, or country music, the harmonica (also
known as the “Blues Harp”) is a great choice for adult beginners. You
don’t need to know a lot in order to start playing and it has a big
advantage that any note will be “in key” — it’s hard to sound bad on
harmonica!
Plus, harmonicas are very portable — you can carry and practice it anywhere and any time.
3. Bongos
If you’re a fan of salsa, the bongos might be your calling. Bongos
originated in Cuba and consist of two conjoined drums. It’s a simpler
option than a full drum kit but can provide the same satisfying
percussive experience. From there, you can move on to other types of
drums and percussion instruments easily!
4. Piano
The piano may seem complicated — after all, you need to learn to
coordinate both hands at once — but it’s actually one of the easiest
instruments to learn for adults.
Because the notes are all laid out in front of you, it’s easier to
understand than many other instruments. And although you can play wrong
notes, you can’t ever play out of tune the way you can with other
instruments. Moreover, due to its popularity, you’ll have no shortage of
useful learning materials when you choose piano as your instrument!
5. Glockenspiel
You might recognize the glockenspiel (pronounced
“glock-ench-peel”) from your elementary school music classes or if you were ever enrolled in a
Kindermusik
class. It looks a lot like a smaller version of a xylophone, but
instead of having wooden bars, its bars are made of metal, producing a
bright and cheery sound. The glockenspiel is a great way for you to get
in touch with your inner child
and your inner musician.
What Instrument Will You Choose?
Learning how to play a musical instrument
as an adult isn’t as intimidating as it sounds. There are dozens of
instruments out there that are simple and easy to get started with. And
while the options listed above may be some of the easiest instruments to
learn, there’s no need to limit yourself!
Whatever instrument you choose, excelling at music will eventually
feel easy and natural, just as long as you’re genuinely engaged in your
lessons and have a dedicated teacher who will nurture your inner
musicality along the way. Need help finding a teacher near you, or
online? Check out the
music teachers at TakeLessons and start becoming the musician you’ve always dreamed of being!
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