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Musical instruments

All the musical instrument articles, guides, tutorials, and reviews at Higher Hz.

The 10 easiest instruments to learn for beginners of any age

To be a professional musician takes time and effort, no matter what you play. Although, as a beginner, some instruments are easier than others.

I have picked out the easiest instruments to learn for both kids and adults. So, check out the list, make your choice, and start your musical journey today!

The 7 hardest instruments to learn, play, and master

There’s a big difference between learning to play an instrument a little and genuinely mastering an instrument, and it’s important to remember you don’t have to be a master to make great music or have fun.

Top 10 easy violin songs for beginners to learn

If you’ve just picked up the violin for the first time, you’re probably eager to get started with some easy songs to play! This list will give you a balanced mix of pieces from different genres and styles.

Some of them are great for if you’re literally playing your first few notes and some are for when you’re ready to take on a bit more of a challenge!

Top 10 violinists of today that you should know

One can easily pull to mind some of the greatest violinists of all time. Niccolo Paganini, Jascha Heifetz, Itzhak Perlman, to name a few. But when it comes to the performing stars of today, perhaps we need a refresher.

From rising stars to pop sensations and renowned concertmasters, in this article, we’re going to look at the who’s who of violinists of today.

Piano vs guitar: What’s easier? What should you learn first?

When it comes to learning to play an instrument, people often don’t know where or how to start.

They don’t know if they have enough time, don’t know how to use the time they have, and don’t know which instrument to pick up.

That’s all very understandable; it can be a relatively daunting task, after all. I want to help you start learning to play and stop talking about learning to play.