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Brass instruments vs Drums & percussion

Brass instruments and drums & percussion have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBrass instrumentsDrums & percussion
Time a week3 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$50$300

Choose brass instruments if

  • Cheaper to start
  • Gentler on the body

About $50 to start, then about $40 a month.

About brass instruments

Choose drums & percussion if

  • Costs more to start
  • More physical

About $300 to start, then about $40 a month.

About drums & percussion

What you'll need

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.