Instrument choice for piano players

[Anonymous]

Chorus!

[Anonymous]

Bassoon, tuba, oboe, French horn

[Anonymous]

Music teacher here— you really can’t go wrong with a school instrument choice. Viola is awesome, but it is the only one with a clef your child probably can’t read. The best instrument for your child is the one they like and will practice. However, I HIGHLY recommend chorus. Chorus trains the ear which only helps with all the other instruments. And, if your child is interested and able, they can express an interest in accompanying on piano.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It's good to play a less common instrument, as there are more opportunities and it's often less competitive.

Well, I guess if you want to compete for something. Some kids just like playing and learning and having music be a lifelong source of enjoyment.

It's not about competing, but about having opportunities to play in ensembles. Many groups have competitive auditions and, as an example, an average trombone player is going to have a lot more ensemble opportunities available to them than an average violinist.

How would the typical elementary age kid who wants to try a new instrument even know if they would ever want to be in an ensemble? You sound exhausting. If they get serious about it they can look into private lessons. Most kids just try it for a couple of years and quit.

You are exhausting! Alare you just being contrarian for contrary's same?
If your kid doesn't want to play an instrument, don't torture them with an instrument. If they want to play an instrument, pay attention to the advice in this thread about diverse instruments being better.

FWIW--there are multiple respondents in this thread.

[Anonymous]

Our middle and high school offer piano. But not elementary.