The Best School Band and Orchestra Instruments 2024

1. Hohner Special 20 Harmonica 560-C

The ideal harmonica for folk and country music. The Hohner Special 20 has the coveted Marine Band sound plus the added benefit of a plastic comb instead of wood. Plastic lasts longer, it's more airtight than wood, and it's smoother on the lips. The genuine brass reed plates are recessed into the comb for more comfortable playing. Key of C.

Key of C Black plastic comb Brass reed plates secured with 6 screws for maximum airtightness Increased airtightness means increased responsiveness Nickel plated covers Hinged plastic case included

2. Rock & Roll Saxophone

Clearance! Was $19.97 Kid will love the songs, sounds and phrases that come out of this saxophone

When kids press the buttons, they will be treated to 3 rock and roll songs including "Rock Around the Clock" When they press Cookie Monster, he interrupts the song with cool rock and roll phrases Songs can be played note by note or in their entirety Pressing the Sesame Street Muppet music notes adds to the fun with lights and cool saxophone sounds

3. Warner Bros Ultimate Beginner Series - Harmonica Basics, Step 1

The Ultimate Beginner Series is designed to help you take the first step toward experiencing the fun of playing music on the mouth harp. Harmonica Basics, Step 1 covers how to get started (choosing a harmonica, blowing, and drawing), positions (first position and cross harp), playing individual notes, bending, and learning blues phrasing. Beginner level. (30 min.)

Blues Harmonica Basics, Step 1 with Jimmie Wood covers all the skills that a beginning harmonica player needs to start playing including cross-harp playing, bending, and more!

4. Ultimate Beginner Series: Trumpet, Volume I

Finally, a video that takes students from opening the case to playing a song. Topics covered include: assembly and maintenance, proper posture and hand positions, breathing and producing a sound, first notes, music theory, and more.

Ultimate Beginner Series: Trumpet, Volume I

5. Ultimate Beginner Series: Fiddle

Finally, a video that takes students from opening the case to playing a simple tune in no time. Topics include: maintenance and care for the instrument, the distinctive fiddle "style," simple finger patterns, bowing and plucking methods, your first sounds, basic music theory, and helpful hints to get you started fast.

Ultimate Beginner Series: Fiddle

6. Hal Leonard Bluegrass Fiddle Video

Classically trained bluegrass virtuoso Richard Greene covers a fascinating array of musical ideas, exercises and instrumental examples on this one-of-a-kind fiddle lesson. He covers bowing patterns, tone production, rhythm chopping, double and triple stops, playing the blues, hemiolas (accents), and improvising variations of fiddle tunes. Songs include "Katie Hill," "Stoney Lonesome," "Black Snake in My Room," "Little Rabbit," "Northern White Clouds," "Beaumont Rag," and more! 80 min. video, includes music, Level 4.

Classically trained bluegrass virtuoso Richard Greene covers a fascinating array of musical ideas, exercises and instrumental examples on this one-of-a-kind fiddle lesson He covers bowing patterns, tone production, rhythm chopping, double and triple stops, playing the blues, hemiolas (accents), and improvising variations of fiddle tunes Songs include "Katie Hill," "Stoney Lonesome," "Black Snake in My Room," "Little Rabbit," "Northern White Clouds," "Beaumont Rag," and more! 80 min video,

7. Hal Leonard Fiddle for Kids - 2-Video Set

Complete 2-tape series. Kids teaching kids . . . . what a great idea! Teenagers Luke and Jenny Anne Bulla, 2 rising bluegrass fiddle stars, help young players get started the right way. These championship winners are young enough to remember how they got started and make learning to play fun.

Complete 2-tape series Kids teaching kids what a great idea! Teenagers Luke and Jenny Anne Bulla, 2 rising bluegrass fiddle stars, help young players get started the right way These championship winners are young enough to remember how they got started and make learning to play fun

8. Hal Leonard Fiddle for Kids - Volume 1

Luke and Jenny Anne teach the basics-tuning up, bowing, hand position, posture, finding the right size fiddle and more-to their seven year-old brother, Jed, and to the young student at home. The beginner will use these skills to play "Boil The Cabbage Down" and be ready to dig into more advanced studies and repertoire. 50-min. video. Includes music. Level 1 (ages 6-12).

Fundamentals for the beginning fiddler

9. Hal Leonard Fiddle for Kids - Volume 2

After a quick review, students get into some real fiddle playing! The lessons focus on building repertoire, Luke and Jenny Anne break 3 tunes down into small, easy-to-grasp sections. By the end of this tutorial (and with some practice), learning fiddlers will perform "Old Joe Clark," "Tennessee Waltz," "Devil's Dream." 60-min. Instructional video, includes music, Level 1/2 (ages 6-12).

Just beyond the basics

10. Lenox Wedding Promises Flute Set

Two fine Lenox crystal champagne flutes standing tall on shiny silverplated stems

Crafted of Lenox fine crystal and silverplate This elegant pair of champagne flutes is the perfect gift for newlyweds