7 Hardest Instruments to Learn to Play in a Marching Band

6. Percussion

-difficulty level (the higher the score the harder it is to play well and march while doing so): 1

-weight (the higher the score the heavier or more awkward it is to hold and play while marching): 2

-competition level (the lower the score the higher demand of instrument players): 1

Total score: 4

This score on our list of hardest instruments to learn to play in a marching band includes all types of percussion instruments that are played in a marching band. And although there is no blowing required to play percussion, it does require a lot of focused attention to good rhythm.

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