A lot of people are passionate about music; some even make it their profession, while others just like to keep it as a hobby. However, there are some people who don’t know where to start and how to learn instruments – they either can’t make time to follow their interests or they can’t afford to go out and learn from a teacher. 

However, this is a problem that we have an easy solution for. There are musical instruments that you can learn at home – you don’t have to leave your house to go out to a school or institute. Indeed, it will be a bit difficult, but in the long run, it will be more beneficial. 

That is because learning new musical instruments not only enhances the cognitive abilities of your brain significantly but is also a way to be productive while at home. Skills don’t expire; if you learn a musical instrument once, it will be with you for the rest of your life.

And let’s not forget, the recognition that comes with it has its own way of boosting your self-esteem and confidence.

Overall, learning how to play a musical instrument is an activity without any disadvantages. It will always turn out better for you. And you will always have this achievement to be proud of.

Instruments to Learn At Home

Musical instruments can be hard to learn at home in a distracting environment. But if you are serious and passionate about it, you can easily do it.

There are 5 musical instruments that you can learn at home. Learning even one of them at home would be a huge achievement.

Let’s get on it.

• Bass Guitar

Ever heard a song and said to yourself, “Well, this guy knows how to hit the bass guitar right in the feels.” Well, guess what? You can learn to do it too.

Bass guitars have thicker strings than usual guitars. They also have only 4 strings, unlike traditional guitars that have 6. Since there are only 4 strings, it becomes easier to learn them. Sometimes, bass guitars also have 5 strings. Very rarely, you can even see someone with a bass guitar has a set of 6, 7, or even 8 strings.

However, as a beginner, you should go for a 4-string bass guitar. Although due to the lesser number of strings, bass guitars are easier to learn than guitars, you can still learn simple guitars if you want. It would just require more attention and would take more time, but it’s possible if you are willing to do it.

Whether you are going to learn a guitar or a bass guitar, you can take guitar lessons in your home to make sure that your mistakes are identified and corrected, and your progress is tracked.

• Piano

It is a common misconception that piano is an extremely difficult instrument – let us assure you that it’s not “extremely” difficult. Yes, like every other instrument, it takes enough time and practice for your fingers to be familiar with the keys, but once you are familiar with the keys, you have overcome the major obstacle. At that stage, more and more practice will have you up on stage at no time. 

When it comes to piano, there are different sizes and models. A classical, original piano always comes with 88 keys – and that’s the one that professionals and master-level pianists play. A lot of new piano students who are seriously passionate about wanting to someday play it on a bigger stage always go for the 88-key piano, in which 56 keys are white and 36 are black. 

However, this kind of piano is also expensive. If you think you don’t want to invest too much at once, you can buy any piano – most pianos today have less than 68 keys.

Learning how to play the piano is also easier than other instruments because there are millions of piano tutorials over the internet that you can learn from. What’s more, you can also opt for online piano music lessons to fast-track your learning process. 

• Harmonica

Harmonica is one of the most underrated musical instruments, and that is not an overstatement at all. It is overlooked by most beginners as an unimportant musical accessory people keep in their pockets. But let us assure you, it is an absolute art to play harmonica, and professional musicians take this little devil very seriously. 

While it’s one of the most classically recognized instruments in the world, the good news is that it’s easy to learn. Harmonica or a mouth organ is a small wind instrument that you use your breath and tongue to play while your lips are wrapped around its hole(s). 

Harmonica is known for playing a soulful melody and hits right in the feels. In jazz, country music, pop-rock, and classical music, the harmonica is often played.

Harmonicas come in 10, 12, 20, and 24 holes, with each hole producing a different tone in exhaling and inhaling.  If you are a beginner, you can buy a 10-hole harmonica at very affordable rates and start with it.

You have to shape your lips roundly (like when you whistle) and wrap it around one hole or harmonica, and then inhale or exhale to produce a sound. The more power you put into it, the more depth the tone will catch. Doing it rapidly around different holes is what will produce a perfect tone. 

• Recorder

The recorder is another wind instrument made of wood, like a flute or clarinet but not as complex. This melody-producing instrument is very small in size, so you can take it anywhere easily. 

It is also very inexpensive, which means any beginner can afford it and learn it with ease. The greatest thing about this is it’s incredibly easy to learn and doesn’t require any extreme coordination between mouth and hand, unlike in flute.

Since this instrument is labeled “too simple” by a lot of people, its reputation usually revolved around being a popular instrument in schools. However, professionals have produced music specifically with a recorder that is a blessing to the ears. Classical and modern recorder music can easily be found online, and so the tutorials and guides to play a recorder.

• Drums

We have all heard enough rock-metal songs to know that drums are probably the most exciting musical instrument. Drums are the base of where all the other instruments catch their tempo.

However, when you are learning drums at home, you will be prone to mistakes while drumming. Therefore, it is important to record yourself on video while practicing and try to track and reflect on your mistakes and progress.

If you are passionate about being a drummer, you might want to have a full-fledged drum kit with the entire snare, bass drums, cymbals, and even a stool. However, since you are a beginner, it’s better to go for the electronic drum kit with the option of playing in headphones. 

When you are learning drums, start with simple beats and drum rolls consistently. If you master the basics, you will be able to move on to the next step, which is learning about more complex drumming patterns.