Choosing an instrument - choosing for physiological reasons
Some instruments may be too big
The following instruments are generally large, heavy or bulky. If you're young, you might want to start with another instrument in the same family and then transfer to the larger ones when you're older.
- Bassoon - instead try the oboe. Choose a woodwind instrument to play
- Double bass - instead try the cello. Choose a string instrument to play
- Saxophone - instead try the clarinet. Choose a woodwind instrument to play
- Tuba - instead try the tenor horn. Choose a brass instrument to play
Playing wind instruments with dental issues
If you've been fitted with a brace or are losing your teeth, you might want to take a break from brass or woodwind instruments. Build your music skills by learning another instrument or singing so you can hit the ground running when you're able to take up playing a wind instrument again.