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Musical instruments: Consumer tips
There is something for every taste. But no master has fallen from the sky yet, and those who want success must get up early and bring a lot of patience. In our consumer tip, we show you how much you should spend on your favourite instrument.
From guitar beginner to professional
For anyone wanting to learn a musical instrument, it is never too late to start practising. The music industry has made it its mission to produce instruments tailored to the needs of beginners and priced within an affordable range. Many retailers also offer learning materials in the form of special reading, sheet music books, and instructional DVDs. Additionally, many starter packs await the professionals of tomorrow. For example, there are sets that include an electric bass, gig bag, and amplifier – another set consists of a concert guitar, tuner, strap, suitable picks, and an accessory bag. For beginners, these combo packages are certainly recommended and affordable for many budgets. Later, music enthusiasts will appreciate the quality of high-end guitars and basses. Guitars start at 30 pounds and can cost several thousand pounds. For music newcomers who want to start playing the guitar, we recommend models starting from 60 pounds. They usually impress with their good value for money. Advanced players will not find anything under 200 pounds, and professionals must start looking at 800 pounds and above. Additionally, an amplifier must be purchased for electric guitars; otherwise, no sound will be produced. While electric guitars with 10 to 50 watts are sufficiently audible, deep-sounding electric basses require amplifiers and speakers that reach 200 to 1,000 watts. The well-known brands in the guitar business include:
- Fender
- Gibson
- Ibanez
- Squier
- Epiphone
300 pounds to over 2,000 pounds for the drums
Depending on the type of instrument, more or less money must be invested. An aspiring musician who absolutely wants to learn the drums will have to pay a bit more than their future bandmate with the guitar. An E-Drum Set, which disturbs the neighbours less, costs around 300 pounds to 2,500 pounds. For a proper children's drum set, the customer will pay about the same. A large set with many cymbals, three to five toms, a good foot pedal, etc., can cost up to 2,000 pounds or more. Here, personal preferences, musical style, and talent play a crucial role in whether the drums are expanded with additional rhythm helpers. Drummers recommend instruments from the brands:
- Pearl
- Sonor
- Sabian
The world of keyboard instruments
For those who really want to hit the keys and are considering an E-Piano, Keyboard, or Synthesizer, the choice is overwhelming. Depending on the location of use, careful consideration should be given to which instrument to choose. A piano requires a lot of space, is heavy, loud, and too expensive for most. Accordingly, a simple piano costs around 800 pounds – a piano starts at a minimum of 1,000 pounds. In terms of sound, these instruments are the undisputed number one in their category. Once you discover your talent, you should quickly find an experienced teacher to help you explore the world of pianos. The sought-after brands include:
- Yamaha
- Kawai
The keyboard – a quiet alternative with many features
A very good alternative to the piano is the Keyboard, which is powered by electricity and can be seen in many children's rooms. This allows the musician to adjust the volume as desired and also use it with their headphones. Then it truly doesn't disturb anyone whether Bach, Mozart, or the new boogie-woogie is being practised. Additionally, most devices come with numerous sounds, filters, built-in drum tracks, metronomes, etc. This makes keyboards a lot of fun for adventurous musicians. Prices for these keyboard instruments start at a low 60 pounds. This is the cost of mini models with 25 keys. For those wanting something larger, more versatile, and especially acoustically higher quality, they should opt for keyboards that cost around 180 pounds. Here, Yamaha is among the sought-after manufacturers – but Casio and Korg have also made a name for themselves in this segment.
Classical wind instruments
Trumpets, flutes, horns, and recorders are among the most popular wind instruments. In the classical field, the clarinet is also frequently used. The saxophone is indispensable in jazz and blues. While flutes are affordable for every user, the other mentioned instruments cost significantly more. Prices start at around 200 pounds. Due to the more complex manufacturing of trombones or recorders, costs can quickly reach the 1,000-pound mark. The popular manufacturers are:
- Jupiter
- Yamaha
- Dimavery
Electronic music with synthesizers and DJ equipment
Fat electronic sound is guaranteed by the latest technology and the right music software. With a mixer, their own tracks, and creative ideas, many DJs have made it to the top. But even garage bands benefit from recording devices that connect to the PC. This way, freshly recorded songs get the final touch. Nowadays, more and more music combos are recording their own songs without taking the often expensive route to the recording studio. Smaller mixers start at 50 pounds, while larger versions with numerous inputs and settings can cost from 500 to 20,000 pounds. Additionally, there are microphone preamps, an audio interface, software, and other amplifiers for the right sound. Here, every music lover must carefully consider what they need beforehand. It is best to start with minimal equipment and then gradually explore. For example, a combination of music software from Magix or Cubase for around 100 pounds and a Midi Controller to operate the DAW for 200 pounds is recommended. This way, the electro fan is in the same price segment as a musician wanting to start with rock, metal, or blues. Well-known electro and recording brands include:
- Behringer
- Zoom
- Native Instruments
