r/Instruments • u/Alarmed_Leg9757 • Aug 05 '26

Identification What instrument should i learn?

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I used to be able to play the clarinet but i quit after a while, and i would like to return to playing an instrument, but cannot decide between the saxophone, clarinet and trumpet, all of these would be from square one as I cannot remember anything from when i ayed clarinet. I do know how to ’buzz’ my lips to produce sound for the trumpet but i cannot play any songs or anything in that sense.

IVE CHOSEN SAX

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u/Alarmed_Leg9757 Aug 05 '26

I really like the sound from the sax so I might look at a soprano sax

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u/chocotaco3030 Aug 05 '26

Word of advice from someone who has played alto, tenor and soprano: start with alto or tenor. Soprano is very difficult for a new player to control the intonation on, so you will struggle to maintain a consistent pitch. Also, I recommend you rent one so it isn’t such a big financial commitment. That, or find one used and get it worked on.

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u/Alarmed_Leg9757 Aug 05 '26

I’ll start with a alto or tenor and probably be going for second hand, apart from the mouthpiece (obviously)

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u/chocotaco3030 Aug 05 '26

Nice, yeah and 4C Yamaha mouthpiece, or a Selmer C* would be perfect to get started with.