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What Is The Best Instrument To Begin Learning Music?

We all love our music. The varied soundtracks accompanying our daily routine are a staple in the lives of many. But for those who want to go beyond listening to their favourite tunes and actually start playing them, it can be a tricky decision on where to start.

Well don’t worry, Factory Buys has you covered! 

If you’re looking at getting into music, there’s a good chance that you may already have an instrument in mind. But for some, you just want to get playing and are looking for an instrument that will teach you the things you need to know without being too tricky.

We’ll start with the guitar. The world’s most popular instrument by a fair distance, and there’s good reason for this. A mixture of portability and ease of access, as well as being immensely popular in modern music make this instrument a great starting point for many. However, there are a few things to consider with guitar before diving in. 

Guitar, unlike instruments such as the piano or most wind instruments, can be a painful experience to begin with. Beginner guitarists will often find that their fingertips need to develop calluses on them before they can play the guitar for an extended period of time. But after a couple weeks of consistent practice, this pain goes away. On the plus side, guitars have the ability to produce beautifully rich sounds even at a fairly beginner level. This can be a very gratifying experience compared to other instruments that require a lot more practice before you start sounding like your favourite artists. We’ve got acoustic and electric guitars here at Factory Buys. Our electric guitar and amp combo from Alpha will make the perfect entrance to music for any budding guitarist.

Next, we have the piano. A lovely broad instrument with an unrivalled musical range. The piano is one of the best possible choices for a beginner getting into music. This is because the keys of a piano offer the best visual representation of how music fundamentally works. For an aspiring musician who wants to understand the inner workings of music, the piano is perfect for you. Piano doesn’t require any physical strain to play and is easy to build up in difficulty in small increments. We’ve got a brilliant 88 key piano/keyboard to get you started on your journey to musical mastery! 

Another popular choice is the ukulele. These little four-stringed instruments are a tonne of fun. Many beginners who aren’t keen to start with a large six-stringed instrument like the guitar, find the smaller and simpler chords of the ukulele to be a perfect place to start. Uke’s come in a few common sizes. From smallest to largest; Soprano, Concert, Tenor and Baritone. The larger ones have a deeper sound and a bit more space for your fingers to make chords. For a great start to stringed instruments, take a look at our 26-Inch Tenor Ukulele!

Last but not least, let’s talk drums. Different to the others on this list but one of the most important to any song. Drums can be a tricky one to start with as they use your full body to play them. Keeping time and rhythm is a crucial skill to music generally and one that drums has a lot of focus on. Something that often holds people back from drumming is the size of a drum kit, plus how noisy they are. No one wants the neighbours on their back while they’re learning. But thankfully we stock the Alpha 8-piece electronic drum kit to get you started! With loads of sounds and a compact package, this is the perfect alternative to a traditional drum kit.