Instruments for a young fellow

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

My grandson has a musical interest. Where did that gene come from?

 

He’s taking lessons for guitar and cello. Did ukulele for a couple years as a prelude to guitar. Tried piano and violin before settling on guitar and cello. Let mom buy the pricey instruments.  ))) She won’t go bargain basement.

 

I get to buy the oddball things. Last year it was an otomatone.  This year he asked for an electric kazoo. Seems easy and low budget,  tips appreciated about what to get or avoid.

 

Thinking about something to add to his noisemakers, I found a Kalimba. It looks like it could be fun. I’d like tips here too.

 

 

Edited November 12, 2024 by Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

Hi bday is Jan 29. I’m thinking a quality harmonica.

[Sarge]

Check out Reverb.com for used instruments.  I like Sweetwater for new stuff.  if you are buying a lot of different   instruments and music gear, you will get hooked up with a tech who works with you for all of you purchases.  

[Subdeacon Joe]

This is going to sound weird,  but get him a Jews Harp.

[Rye Miles #13621]

How about a Glockenspiel or a Xylophone ? Fun instruments.

 

I played a Vibraphone which is much larger and has a sustain pedal. Example: Lionel Hampton.

[Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life]

My brothers interests were drums and the accordion. My parents had no idea what they were getting into. 
Made my desire for guitar and electric bass much easier to convince them to support. 
Regards

    
Gateway Kid

[Subdeacon Joe]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Texas Lizard]

Get him a full set of drums....Then send him home with them......

 

Texas Lizard

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

1 hour ago, Texas Lizard said:

Get him a full set of drums....Then send him home with them......

 

Texas Lizard

His older brother (10 yrs older) has a full set. Is pretty good too.

[Sedalia Dave]

 

 

 

[Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474]

Bagpipes.

But start him off with a Chanter to learn the fingering and breath control.

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

25 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said:

Bagpipes.

But start him off with a Chanter to learn the fingering and breath control.

You want his parents to hate me? Maybe even stop doing my laundry?

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

This is kids in school doing something for schoolmates. Grandson has the guitar.

 

 

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

Lies see if this link works…

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCwoAnjufyK/?igsh=YXNtcW5waWd5NmRq

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

On 11/12/2024 at 5:56 AM, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said:

My grandson has a musical interest. Where did that gene come from?

 

He’s taking lessons for guitar and cello. Did ukulele for a couple years as a prelude to guitar. Tried piano and violin before settling on guitar and cello. Let mom buy the pricey instruments.  ))) She won’t go bargain basement.

 

I get to buy the oddball things. Last year it was an otomatone.  This year he asked for an electric kazoo. Seems easy and low budget,  tips appreciated about what to get or avoid.

 

Thinking about something to add to his noisemakers, I found a Kalimba. It looks like it could be fun. I’d like tips here too.

 

 

Haven't seen one of those in years.  Thanks for the memory

[Three Foot Johnson]

An alphorn?

 

 

[bgavin]

I was formally trained from age 5 by a concert pianist.
As a result, I "see" in piano and can play many different instruments.

 

As an entertainer, one has the ability to speak or sing, which is denied the horn players.

[Pat Riot]

I like that Kalimba idea. 
 

Also, what about an inexpensive mandolin?

[Pat Riot]

Amazon has Kalimbas at $25 and rated 4.8 stars with thousands of reviews. There is one for $15. 
 

https://a.co/d/3yxNs30