There is much debate about the best way to choose an instrument to play; some people advise you to pick purely on practical grounds (how tall you are, finger length, the size of your lips) and others suggest that you should pick an unusual instrument so that you will be more in demand as a player. I’ve even seen online personality tests which claim to know which instrument you are most suited for by asking your star sign.
Whilst practical limitations can be taken into an account, my own verdict on this debate is far simpler: Pick whichever one you want to learn the most- the one you are most drawn to. Determination and perseverance can overcome most practical considerations and with enough practise, you will be in demand purely for your skill rather than the popularity of your chosen instrument. Physical limitations didn’t stop this guy!
Try out as many as you can and if you start off and decide that after all its not the one for you then no problem! You will still have been learning about how music works and that is far more important than learning the specifics of an instrument. Music is full of transferable skills and with a period of adjustment and a bit of work, you can swap between most instruments.
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