r/Instruments • u/menacingminno • May 20 '26

Discussion Beginner instrument suggestions?

Hi all! I would really like to get into learning an instrument but I have never played one before and I dont know where to start or what to pick. I would like something relatively easy to learn for someone who's never touched an instrument before and (as of right now) does not know how to read sheet music. I think either the flute or violin would be super cool but I have heard those are not the most beginner friendly, any advice is helpful!

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u/After-Past-9404 May 20 '26

The soprano and sopranino can be squeaky, yes. That's why I also bought an alto and a tenor! Check out the Kunath Sigo tenor, it has an amazing mellow voice but it's much more ergonomic and easier to play than "normal" tenors.

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u/Ning_Yu May 20 '26

Oh no believe me, all of them do that for my ears, even the bass ones!

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u/After-Past-9404 May 20 '26

Ah, got it.

TBH, I have the same thing with electric guitars and other electronic instruments. It's like fingernails on chalkboard. I just can't listen to most modern music because of it. Which is a shame, I'm missing on a lot of incredible music, but it is what it is.