Can you switch instruments in middle school?

Switching is generally fine, but switching too soon can be dangerous. It takes a few months for a student to sound decent on an instrument, so it’s hard to tell if the instrument is not right for them too soon.

Can you switch instruments in band?

We start all woodwinds on flute or clarinet in beginning band. The instruments they can switch to are oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, and alto saxophone. We start all brass on trumpet and trombone. The instruments they can switch to are horn, euphonium, and tuba.

Can middle school bands play guitar?

It is possible to make this work, but the guitarists need to bite the bullet, learn to read music, and then learn how to play in the band. I get several additions to my middle school bands each year on various instruments including violin and guitar, who don’t read music.

Should I switch instruments?

Your fit with the instrument is important, but you should have realistic expectations about what is possible when making such a big change in the instrument you play. They may come to the realisation that their true love is their secondary instrument! Switching could be the best decision as long as they are realistic.

Which woodwind instrument is easiest to learn?

Recorder. The recorder is probably the cheapest and easiest woodwind instrument to learn. The recorder is a good choice for children under the age of 10. Recorders are light, inexpensive, and easy to make a sound on.

Is flute harder than saxophone?

Sax is not harder than flute, just a little different. Sax is more versatile in rock, blues and jazz than flute. Reeds are less trouble than guitar strings – and less expensive. Sax will attract more women than flute.

What is the easiest woodwind instrument to play?

Is flute or violin harder?

Both of these instruments have their challenges, but violin is decidedly more difficult. When playing notes on the violin you have use your ear. Playing flute you still have to tune, but it is decidedly easier. Overall, violin is a more difficult instrument to learn, what with maintenance, tuning, and tone.

What instrument should I switch to in Middle School?

Some individuals will vary on what strength they are able to use and when depending upon their physical maturity. In middle school we try to find a student who would be willing to switch to the bass clarinet. The bass clarinet plays in the very low range of the music and can really help with balancing the sound of the band.

What is the best woodwind instrument for high school marching band?

Many high schools do not allow students to use colored flutes in marching band. Recommended models – Gimienhart 2SP, Yamaha YFL 221 S or II, Make sure it is close holed and silver plated. The clarinet is the other most common woodwind instrument in band.

Why do teachers make musical arrangements like this in school?

It’s because the teacher wants to have the best balance of instrumentation in the band. In elementary or beginning band the level of band arrangements is very low (grade 1 we call it). Almost the entire band plays the same pitches at the same time. There is very little harmony or counter melody as we call it, pretty much everybody plays the melody.

How many saxophones should a middle school student have?

The alto is the instrument that we usually have too many of in band. Middle school bands usually only need two or three per grade level and some years we get seven or more. It plays the same part as the French Horn most of the time in middle school band. The next size of saxophone is the tenor saxophone.