The Best Classroom Musical Instruments 2024

1. Hohner Toots? Hard Bopper Chromatic Harmonica - Key of C

?Feel best in that little space between a smile and a tear.? The grand old man of harmonica jazz Jean 'Toots' Thielemans is one of the most widely recorded artists on the chromatic harmonica. He has also composed numerous pieces for the instrument. Conceived as an homage to the elder statesman of harmonica jazz and designed in close cooperation with the master himself, the two models of this series reflect the musical demands of the discerning jazz chromonica player.

Pearwood comb, optimized for improved response in the upper register Short slide action Chrome plated brass covers with Toots signature embossing 1.2 mm chrome plated brass reed plates Key of C

2. Zildjian P0760 Russet Leather Cymbal Handles, Pair

The new Zildjian Russet Leather Cymbal Handles offer a sturdy and full feel for use by both student and professional players. Made from strong synthetic leather to reduce tearing and fraying, they come in a natural color and can be paired with the new Zildjian Russet Leather Pads. Straps and Pads each sold separately.

Zildjian P0760 Russet Leather Cymbal Handles, Pair

3. Lee Oskar 1910NRP-MN-E-U Reed Plate Natural Minor Harmonica - Model E

No need to toss that harp with bad reeds. Simply replace the harmonica reed plate and save yourself some hard-earned money. Installs easily in minutes.

Lee Oskar reed plates natural Minor E Replacement reed plates provides players with a better option process involves only three screws and two nuts and bolts.

4. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 14" Dark Hihats, Pair Made in Turkey Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B14DAH

Dark cymbals are not lathed and have their original appearance and sound characteristic. Meinl Byzance Dark Hi-hats are distinguished by an earthy sound with a fairly short sustain. Great for Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio, World, Electro and more! Features: Meinl Dark Finish Not lathed and have their original appearance Distinguished by an earthy sound Fairly short sustain Great for Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio, World, Electro Get your Meinl Cymbals Byzance Series Dark Hi-hats today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

Meinl Dark Finish Not lathed and have their original appearance Meinl Cymbals Byzance Dark Hi-Hats

5. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 18" Traditional Medium Crash Made in Turkey Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B18MC

Starting with hand hammering and following with hand lathing in Turkey, the word traditional accurately describes their hand-forged shape and deeply rooted sound. The Traditional series contains our broadest voice for Byzance, with a wide variety of sizes and weights that blend into any musical setting. These cymbals are made in Turkey from cast B20 bronze and are hand hammered into shape by skilled Turkish cymbal smiths.

A full and rich sound Ability to cut through a louder mix Meinl Cymbals Byzance Traditional Series 18" Medium Crash

6. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 18" Brilliant Medium Crash Made in Turkey Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B18MC-B

Enjoy brilliant overtones with a medium sustain. This cymbal's medium weight adds to its clear, warm sound, then finished off with a highly polished finish. Great for Rock, Pop, Fusion, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio environment. Features: Highly polished finish Medium weight Brilliant overtones with a medium sustain Clear, warm sound Great for Rock, Pop, Fusion, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio environment Get your Meinl Cymbals Byzance Brilliant Series Medium Crash today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

Hand hammered in Turkey from B20 Bronze the Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash has an elastic feel that gives you a smooth cut along with a shimmering sustain blanketed by warm tone the end result is a classic brilliant cymbal loaded with texture Reflective shine Byzance Brilliant cymbals are fully lathed for a classic sound before the surface is buffed to a brilliant shine this finish tones down high frequencies for a wash that sits more underneath your mix when compared to traditional finish Medium weight Byzance medium weight crashes deliver plenty of punch with a sustain that does not linger or fade away too quickly depending on your dynamics, the connection you will feel is a great blend of delicateness and power Blossoming tonality roaring to life and finding a comfortable spot in your mix, Byzance Brilliant cymbals have a reactive touch that extends through any dynamic level you put them through Modern versatility rooted in tradition hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs.Match your Heros Meinl Cymbals are used by pro drummers like Benny Greb, Anika Nilles, Mike Johnston, Matt Garstka, Raja Meissner, Robert Sput Searight or Jost Nickel

7. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 20" Traditional Medium Crash Made in Turkey Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B20MC

Starting with hand hammering and following with hand lathing in Turkey, the word traditional accurately describes their hand-forged shape and deeply rooted sound. The Traditional series contains our broadest voice for Byzance, with a wide variety of sizes and weights that blend into any musical setting. These cymbals are made in Turkey from cast B20 bronze and are hand hammered into shape by skilled Turkish cymbal smiths.

A full and rich sound Ability to cut through a louder mix Meinl Cymbals Byzance Traditional Series 20" Medium Crash

8. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 18" Vintage Trash Crash Made in Turkey Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B18TRC, inch

The different sizes and shapes of the cut outs allow this cymbal to have a wide open spread while still being sharp and articulate. Even though having cut outs in a cymbal is a more modern convention, the term "Vintage" simply refers to the fact that this series is sand-blasted to give it a dark, dry, and earthy tone. This is ideal for trashy cymbals such as this as it will also allow the cymbal produce more complex harmonics enableing it have a wider spectrum of sound. Features: Trashy, noisy sound Ideal for accents and punctuations A wide open spread while still being sharp and articulate "Vintage" reffers to its dark, dry, and earthy tone Cymbal produce more complex harmonics Get your Meinl Cymbals Byzance Vintage Series Trash Crash today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 Bronze Alloy the 18 Byzance Vintage Trash Crash is aged by sand blasting the surfaces the B20 bronze responds beautifully after the aging procedure, leaving the cymbal with a supernatural vintage sound and look Dialed-in frequencies sandblasting tones down harsh frequencies and stick attack to give the cymbal a unique soft, mellow touch and transparent sound without sounding weak the end result is a coupling of relic, dry sounds with modern appeal Trashy sound effects holes are stamped all over the cymbal to boost trashiness and bite for a short burst of sound that is chock-full of color and complexity the hole cut-outs also make this cymbal ideal for stacking Dynamic control the hammering, sand blasting and lathing combination leaves you with a cymbal that you can dig into with total control at all times without overpowering your kit or your band great for supporting the mix rather than dominating Increase musicality Byzance Vintage cymbals have become an immensely popular choice among top recording and touring artists the ability these cymbals have to increase a sense of musicality makes them highly sought-after Modern versatility rooted in tradition hand hammered into shape in Turkey using B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs Manufacturer disclaimer typographical or grammatical errors found in the bullet point or description text on this product page are a result of this sites system and are neither the fault of the manufacturer nor marketplace sellers

9. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 12" Extra Dry Splash - Made in Turkey - Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B12EDS, inch

Although they appear to be raw, Byzance Extra Dry cymbals are meticulously refined through extensive hand hammering and shaping. Designed to be dry, fast, trashy and low, this is one of the most intriguing voices within Byzance that attracts many drummers. The crashes, splashes and china cymbals all explode and unleash a gritty texture from within when played at high decibels, while creating a soft white noise effect at lower volumes. The hihats and rides are crisp in definition with a trashy character. These cymbals are made in Turkey from cast B20 bronze and hand hammered into shape by skilled Turkish cymbal smiths. The bottom side of the hihats, crashes, splashes and chinas are lathed for a flexible feel and smooth finish, while the rides are left unlathed for greater definition. The Transition Ride is lathed and polished on the bottom to a brilliant finish.

Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 Bronze - paper thin with a scorched, trashy sound, the Byzance Extra Dry splash has a lightning fast response with a dry feel - its parched character will easily become a highly musical and integral part of your kit Raw yet refined - Byzance Extra Dry cymbals appear to be raw, but their design and sound is highly refined through extensive hand hammering - this is one of the most intriguing voices within the Byzance family that attracts many drummers Effortless sound - the thin weight of Byzance Extra Dry cymbals in combination with the dry surface puts them in a musical range that is useful in virtually any style - the underside of this cymbal is fully lathed to blend smoothness into its dry feel Designed for power, nuance and definition - these cymbals punctuate while adding loads of texture with fine stick definition - at low volumes, they deliver an earthy, mellow sound, and they can reach explosive status when laying into them with intensity Modern versatility rooted in tradition - hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs.Match your heros - Meinl Cymbals are used by pro drummers like Benny Greb, Anika Nilles, Mike Johnston, Matt Garstka, Stu Fagan, Craig Reynolds or Robert Sput Searight

10. Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-100R Banjo

Not quite sure where to start when wanting to learn the banjo? Here it is... Never before has an entry level banjo included the features and tone of our Cripple Creek CC-100R. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you'll find that this model has "more bang for the buck". Over 7,000 Cripple Creeks have been sold in the last 12 years, and have proven by far to be the best student banjo for tone and playability in its price range. With a complete setup here at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida, they are durable, have low string action and are a pleasure to play. The CC-100R model features a hard maple neck, rim, and convertible resonator, black binding on the neck and resonator, dual coordinator rods, curly maple headstock veneer, Straightline tailpiece, brass tone ring, 2-way adjustable truss rod, and low string action for the beginning banjoist. The CC-100R includes a resonator for increased tone and volume when playing bluegrass-style and easily converts to an open back banjo to be played clawhammer-style. This model has helped to start thousands and thousands of people on banjo... Start your venture today with a Cripple Creek!

Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-100R Banjo Finishing: Natural Gloss Finishing: Natural Gloss Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 26.19" Number of Frets: 22 Bridge Saddle Type: Maple Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Bridge Saddle Type: Maple Nut Size: 1.18" Fingerboard Type: Rosewood