On many occasions, musical instruments can indeed add charm, especially when you believe in the music you love. When parents plan to let their children learn a Western musical instrument, we first need to know what Western musical instruments are.

1. Guitar

The guitar is often regarded as the main instrument in pop and rock music. In the field of classical music, guitars are often performed in solo or duet form.

Of course, in chamber music and orchestral music, the guitar also plays a considerable role as a foil. Guitars can be roughly divided into three types: acoustic guitars, electric guitars and classical guitars according to different structures and sound principles.

2. Bass

The Bass is generally one of the indispensable instruments in the band, it is mainly used as the bass part in the band, and sometimes it is also used as an impromptu solo.

Traditional jazz generally uses acoustic bass to reflect its original flavour. In modern jazz, electric bass or synth bass sounds from electronic synthesizers are often used.

3. Piano

The piano is a keyboard instrument in Western classical music, and is known as the "king of musical instruments". Consists of 88 keys and a metal soundboard.

The piano has a wide range of sounds, covering almost all the tones in the musical system. It is an instrument with a wide range except for the pipe organ. The piano is generally used for solo, ensemble, accompaniment and other performances.

4. Harmonica

The harmonica is a multi-reed musical instrument that vibrates and vibrates metal reeds by mouth blowing or inhaling. Harmonica is mainly divided into a solo harmonica and an ensemble harmonica, each of which has different types.

The sound range varies slightly according to the type and tone. As a melodic instrument, the harmonica can play at least two chords.

5. Cello

The cello is an indispensable instrument in an orchestra, is known for its warm and rich timbre, and is one of the most common instruments in a symphony orchestra. The cello has a rich and full tone, with a cheerful personality. It is good at playing lyrical melodies and expressing deep and complex feelings.

6. Violin

The violin is a stringed instrument, which is the smallest and the most flexible in playing technique among the stringed instruments. There are four strings in total, and the sound is produced by the friction between the strings and the bow.

The violin occupies a very important position in instrumental music. It is the pillar of the modern symphony orchestra and a solo instrument with difficult playing skills. It is also known as the world's three major instruments along with the piano and classical guitar.

7. Sax

The saxophone is made of metal, and its sound strength is similar to that of other brass instruments. It has the characteristics of woodwind instruments in sound quality and has the brightness of the metal. It can play difficult music like the flute and clarinet. At the same time, compared with other woodwind instruments, it has its special features.

8. Flute

The flute is the main high-pitched melody instrument in modern orchestral and chamber music. Its appearance is a long cylindrical pipe with several sound holes.

Early flutes were made of ebony or coconut wood, and modern flutes are mostly made of metals, such as brass, cupronickel, and platinum. The sound quality is dynamic and pleasant, and the sound is gentle and melodious.