● Stringed instruments – For more casual and modern genres of music the guitar, ukulele and banjo are good choices for the retiree. These instruments can give strong supporting accompaniment to rock, blues, folk and country jam sessions, sing-alongs and family gatherings. With a bit of instruction on some stringed instruments you can learn basic chords and rhythms in fairly short order and probably pick-up and entertain a gathering sooner than you think.
For classical and some other elements of modern music the orchestral string family, including violin, viola, cello and double bass is the popular choice of instrument. Be mindful though that more intense instruction is needed to master the posture, motor skills and technical aspects of
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Percussion is the heartbeat or backbone of any musical group whether it is providing compelling rhythm to accompany singing, or setting the mood and tempo of a band, orchestra or ensemble.
● Brass instruments are a good choice for men who will be intrigued by the feature of having to purse the lips and position the tongue on the mouthpiece and puff the cheeks to get the blazing, powerful sound of brass. The range of brass instruments include the trumpet, trombone, cornet, tuba and horns.
Many teachers of brass recommend potential players try different instruments to see which feels most comfortable to them. Smaller instruments are sometimes recommended for beginners, as these take less arm strength to hold up to your mouth for extended periods of time.
Whether showcased through Afro-Caribbean music forms like the Ska, Reggae, Calypso and Soca, through military and marching band pageantry or through the jazzy swing of the big band, the sound of brass is bold and distinctive. So take up the challenge of learning to play a brass instrument, but be careful to practice quietly to avoid disturbing the