What instrument should my child play? *American Music World does not offer all Insrtuments!

Intrument	Youngest Age   to Start	Physical Characteristics and Advice
Piano/Keyboard	4 years +	A great place to start! Forms a good basis for learning all other instruments. No daily tuning required. Easy to understand-the pitch on keyboards is set from lowest to highest Best age to start is 4-8 years
Guitar-Acoustic	8 years +	Requires more highly developed fine motor skills and co-ordination. Classical (nylon strings) - usually best for beginners because nylon is much easier then steel strings. Steel string guitars for rock and pop beginners must have a high pain threshold!
Guitar - Electric	8 years +	Easier for the young beginner because strings are closer to the frets and the neck is narrower. bass is another form of elecrtric guitar. Bass guitar- easy to play especially after gaining the basics on electric/acoustic.
Voice Training	Teen / adult	This is your instrument! We have lots of fun. Sing Solo or join a choir. Great stress release, personal development and confidence builder. Lear your favorite music, be it opera, pop or showtunes.
Violin	5 years +	Slow going at first and reqires highly developed fine motor skills and a good sense of pitch. First, emphasis is on mechanics-bowing technique and pitch production. Patience and persistence is required.
Oboe	13 years +	Difficult to blow and uses very small reed and requires good diaphram control. Best learned when experience has been gained on clarinet. Concert pitch instrumnet uses treble clef.
Saxophone	9 years +	Easy to play instrument. heavier then clarinet, can be load and overpowering. Great for out going personalities. reed instrumnet, popular in bands. Four types- Soprano, Alto, Tenor and baritone. Alto is best for beginners.
Trumpet	9 years +	mouth shape is important. Teeth not protruding too far. Braces can be a problem. great for outgoing personality with plenty of raw energy.Diaphram control and facial muscle are strenhthend. Thin lips can be an advantage.
Trombone	9 years +	Easier to play than trumpet as it has a larger mouthpiece. Well-balanced instrument held across the shoulder. Very fun to play offering a large range of sound. Longish arms, an advantage.
Viola	11 years +	Lower pitch intrument with more mellow sound. Can be more opportunities in orchestra as there are fewer players. Degree of difficulty similar to violin.
Cello	9 years +	Requires highly developed fine motor skills and a good sense of pitch.Larger instrument to carry around. Stronger left hand required. Sit down to play. Uses floor grip for long spike.
Drums	9 years +	Great stress relief for high energy people! Natural rhythm and co-ordination - an advantage. Almost instant results.