Which instruments take the most dedication to learn? Let’s look at the top 10 here and see where your favorites rank. GitHub
Violin
Everyone seems to agree that the violin is by far the hardest instrument to learn. The reason this small, stringed instrument is so difficult is because there are so many different factors as play when you use it. You have to learn how to position your body as you play, hold the violin just right and play without using any frets. That make is much tougher to learn than something like a guitar with its frets and gradual learning curve. The violin just has so much for you to get used to right from the start that most people struggle to make progress on it.Harp
Once again, positioning makes this one very difficult to learn. In top of that, you also need to learn how to deal with 40-47 strings. That can be a bit overwhelming, and it is no wonder the harp is ranked so high on lists of instruments that are the hardest to play. If you can play anything other than very basic tunes on the harp, then you have impressive talent.Piano
While the piano is a very popular instrument that many people start to learn as children, it is notoriously difficult to master. It is said that only people with long fingers can really play a piano well, and that may be part of why it is considered a tough one. Pianos require a lot of concentration as you need to read bass and treble lines simultaneously. There is a lot of reading you have to do as you play, so learning how to play the keys without looking at them can take some time.French Horn
With this instrument, you need to be able to breathe long and hard to hit the notes, and you have to learn how to place your lips just right for the higher register notes that it produces. It’s so easy to mess up the notes with just a slight mistake, and this demanding instrument easily steals one of the top spots on our list.Organ
Part of the reason the organ is so hard to learn is because it has no sustainer pedal. That means you can get quite a workout with this instrument. On top of that, the majority of organs have multiple keyboards, which can be a nightmare to learn at first.Accordion
To play the accordion, you need to be able to move fingers and arms independently of one another, and you will have to play treble on one hand and bass on the other. That can be challenging to learn initially, which is why we put this instrument on this list.Oboe
What makes the oboe tricky to play is that you need to be moving your fingers all the time to keep the melody entertaining. Otherwise, it sounds a bit flat. This is a solo another instrument where it is easy to make mistakes with your mouth if you don’t have just the right position.Guitar
This is one instrument that’s easy to start learning on but hard to master. Most people who learn the guitar only learn chord or two. Trying to take on more than that takes serious dedication, especially with some of the more advanced guitars. You may want check sites like Music Groupies to see which guitars to start with.Bagpipes
The notes are not too difficult to learn on the bagpipes, but the strength required to play it well is something that you will have to acquire. You’ll have to do breathing exercises and build up your lung capacity if you are going to sound good on bagpipes.Drums
Most people won’t find the drums too hard to learn, which is why we place it on the bottom of our list, but there is still some challenge here. Drums are the kind of musical instruments that are easy to start off with, but to get really good at them you will need a lot of patience and dedication, so we think they deserve a spot on this list.
Conclusion
Those were our top picks for the hardest instruments to learn, but you may have a slightly different list. Be sure to tell us what you would consider to be the hardest instruments in the comments below.