Top 5 Musical Instruments You Need Laying Around Your Home

Being a musician for over 40 years I decided to compile my list of the top 5 musical instruments that I would have in my around the house collection.

Musical instruments are great to have readily available at your home. This is a great way for your kids to decide to pick up an instrument or when you have inspiration you can grab one or when you have a party there's instruments there for folks to play! Even if you don't know how to play each instrument then what better way to open the door to the possibility of learning an instrument?

1. Drums - Hand Drums are great for around the house. Not too loud and anyone can play them. Bongos, Djembe, congas, egg shakers, cajons, bells and any other percussion instrument you can think of! Not too loud and always playable. If you have a large house or separate room then a drumset is always  an option.

2. Acoustic Guitar - Acoustic guitars are a necessity. Leave it out on a stand readily available to pick up and play.


3. Piano or Electric Keyboard - If you have room for an acoustic piano that's great! If not, an electronic keyboard is always good. They are small and fairly inexpensive. A band in a box.
Keyboards
4. Ukulele - Ukulele's are small and inexpensive. They are easily played by anyone who knows a chord or two.
Ukuleles
5. Bass Guitar - Acoustic/Electric bass or electric bass with a small amp. As a musician I  find a bass guitar essential to have around my house. I like to compose a bass line and build on a song from there.
Bass Guitars
So, there you have it. 5 Essential musical instruments you need laying around your house. They will enhance your life and if you have children they will enhance the lives of your children. They will also also add life to any party! Carry on!