The Best Classroom Musical Instruments 2025

1. Rhythm Band Brass Cymbals with Knobs 5 in. Pair With Handles

These Rhythm Band brass cymbals with knobs are crafted from the finest quality bell brass. Use them to produce crash effects when banged together. The 5" cymbals are sized for easy play by children.

5" solid brass cymbals come with easy-grip knobs are ideal for children of all ages

2. Trophy 701-U Grover Metal Kazoo

THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN KAZOO THE ALL METAL CLASSIC

TROPHY METAL KAZOO BULK

3. Zildjian P0760 Russet Leather Cymbal Handles, Pair

The new Zildjian Russet Leather Cymbal Handles offer a sturdy and full feel for use by both student and professional players. Made from strong synthetic leather to reduce tearing and fraying, they come in a natural color and can be paired with the new Zildjian Russet Leather Pads. Straps and Pads each sold separately.

Zildjian P0760 Russet Leather Cymbal Handles, Pair

4. Lee Oskar 1910NRP-MN-E-U Reed Plate Natural Minor Harmonica - Model E

No need to toss that harp with bad reeds. Simply replace the harmonica reed plate and save yourself some hard-earned money. Installs easily in minutes.

Lee Oskar reed plates natural Minor E Replacement reed plates provides players with a better option process involves only three screws and two nuts and bolts.

5. Recording King Dirty Thirties Resonator Banjo Satin

The Dirty Thirties Series sits at the perfect crossroads of classic sound and historic design. Like the original Montgomery Ward mail order instruments from the first half of the century, Dirty Thirties guitars and banjos are the ideal companion for singer-songwriters, folk stylists or traveling troubadours. Its packs excellent playability and historic vibe into a retro-infused package that makes vintage style and traditional banjo sound accessible to every player. With a great looking satin finish, maple neck and Remo Recording King banjo head, the Dirty Thirties resonator banjos have classic banjo tone and are light enough to take on the road with ease.

Multi-ply rim Adjustable coordinator rod Maple neck with adjustable 2-way truss rod Maple resonator Plate flange with 24 threaded hooks and nuts

6. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 14" Dark Hihats, Pair Made in Turkey Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B14DAH

Dark cymbals are not lathed and have their original appearance and sound characteristic. Meinl Byzance Dark Hi-hats are distinguished by an earthy sound with a fairly short sustain. Great for Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio, World, Electro and more! Features: Meinl Dark Finish Not lathed and have their original appearance Distinguished by an earthy sound Fairly short sustain Great for Pop, Fusion, Jazz, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio, World, Electro Get your Meinl Cymbals Byzance Series Dark Hi-hats today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

Meinl Dark Finish Not lathed and have their original appearance Meinl Cymbals Byzance Dark Hi-Hats

7. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 18" Brilliant Medium Crash Made in Turkey Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B18MC-B

Enjoy brilliant overtones with a medium sustain. This cymbal's medium weight adds to its clear, warm sound, then finished off with a highly polished finish. Great for Rock, Pop, Fusion, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio environment. Features: Highly polished finish Medium weight Brilliant overtones with a medium sustain Clear, warm sound Great for Rock, Pop, Fusion, Funk, RNB, Reggae, Studio environment Get your Meinl Cymbals Byzance Brilliant Series Medium Crash today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

Hand hammered in Turkey from B20 Bronze the Byzance Brilliant Medium Crash has an elastic feel that gives you a smooth cut along with a shimmering sustain blanketed by warm tone the end result is a classic brilliant cymbal loaded with texture Reflective shine Byzance Brilliant cymbals are fully lathed for a classic sound before the surface is buffed to a brilliant shine this finish tones down high frequencies for a wash that sits more underneath your mix when compared to traditional finish Medium weight Byzance medium weight crashes deliver plenty of punch with a sustain that does not linger or fade away too quickly depending on your dynamics, the connection you will feel is a great blend of delicateness and power Blossoming tonality roaring to life and finding a comfortable spot in your mix, Byzance Brilliant cymbals have a reactive touch that extends through any dynamic level you put them through Modern versatility rooted in tradition hand hammered into shape in Turkey using cast B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs.Match your Heros Meinl Cymbals are used by pro drummers like Benny Greb, Anika Nilles, Mike Johnston, Matt Garstka, Raja Meissner, Robert Sput Searight or Jost Nickel

8. Meinl Cymbals Byzance 18" Vintage Trash Crash Made in Turkey Hand Hammered B20 Bronze, 2-Year Warranty, B18TRC, inch

The different sizes and shapes of the cut outs allow this cymbal to have a wide open spread while still being sharp and articulate. Even though having cut outs in a cymbal is a more modern convention, the term "Vintage" simply refers to the fact that this series is sand-blasted to give it a dark, dry, and earthy tone. This is ideal for trashy cymbals such as this as it will also allow the cymbal produce more complex harmonics enableing it have a wider spectrum of sound. Features: Trashy, noisy sound Ideal for accents and punctuations A wide open spread while still being sharp and articulate "Vintage" reffers to its dark, dry, and earthy tone Cymbal produce more complex harmonics Get your Meinl Cymbals Byzance Vintage Series Trash Crash today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.

Hand hammered in Turkey from cast B20 Bronze Alloy the 18 Byzance Vintage Trash Crash is aged by sand blasting the surfaces the B20 bronze responds beautifully after the aging procedure, leaving the cymbal with a supernatural vintage sound and look Dialed-in frequencies sandblasting tones down harsh frequencies and stick attack to give the cymbal a unique soft, mellow touch and transparent sound without sounding weak the end result is a coupling of relic, dry sounds with modern appeal Trashy sound effects holes are stamped all over the cymbal to boost trashiness and bite for a short burst of sound that is chock-full of color and complexity the hole cut-outs also make this cymbal ideal for stacking Dynamic control the hammering, sand blasting and lathing combination leaves you with a cymbal that you can dig into with total control at all times without overpowering your kit or your band great for supporting the mix rather than dominating Increase musicality Byzance Vintage cymbals have become an immensely popular choice among top recording and touring artists the ability these cymbals have to increase a sense of musicality makes them highly sought-after Modern versatility rooted in tradition hand hammered into shape in Turkey using B20 bronze, Meinl Byzance cymbals are deeply rooted in traditional cymbal crafting methods, yet their old-world background is dialed-in to 21st century needs Manufacturer disclaimer typographical or grammatical errors found in the bullet point or description text on this product page are a result of this sites system and are neither the fault of the manufacturer nor marketplace sellers

9. Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-100R Banjo

Not quite sure where to start when wanting to learn the banjo? Here it is... Never before has an entry level banjo included the features and tone of our Cripple Creek CC-100R. Check any competitive banjo in this price range and you'll find that this model has "more bang for the buck". Over 7,000 Cripple Creeks have been sold in the last 12 years, and have proven by far to be the best student banjo for tone and playability in its price range. With a complete setup here at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida, they are durable, have low string action and are a pleasure to play. The CC-100R model features a hard maple neck, rim, and convertible resonator, black binding on the neck and resonator, dual coordinator rods, curly maple headstock veneer, Straightline tailpiece, brass tone ring, 2-way adjustable truss rod, and low string action for the beginning banjoist. The CC-100R includes a resonator for increased tone and volume when playing bluegrass-style and easily converts to an open back banjo to be played clawhammer-style. This model has helped to start thousands and thousands of people on banjo... Start your venture today with a Cripple Creek!

Gold Tone Cripple Creek CC-100R Banjo Finishing: Natural Gloss Finishing: Natural Gloss Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 26.19" Number of Frets: 22 Bridge Saddle Type: Maple Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Bridge Saddle Type: Maple Nut Size: 1.18" Fingerboard Type: Rosewood

10. Gold Tone CC-50RP Convertible 5-String Banjo Mahogany

Entry-level banjos must be designed for easy learning. The Cripple Creek 50 with Resonator and Planetary tuners (CC-50RP) is just that. They've taken their popular CC-50 model and added a full-walled resonator and geared planetary tuners to suit the beginning bluegrass banjo player. Features include a hard maple neck and rim, a convertible mahogany resonator, planetary tuners, a geared 5th string tuner, and a single coordinator rod, Straightline tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard, and a brass tone ring. With a complete setup at the Gold Tone Factory in Florida, the CC-50RP is the perfect model for the entry-level bluegrass banjo player. The CC-50RP includes a light-duty gig bag for easy transport.

Entry-level banjos must be designed for easy learning The Cripple Creek 50 with Resonator and Planetary tuners (CC-50RP) is just that They've taken their popular CC-50 model and added a full-walled resonator and geared planetary tuners to suit the beginning bluegrass banjo player Features include a hard maple neck and rim, a convertible mahogany resonator, planetary tuners, a geared 5th string tuner, and a single coordinator rod, Straightline tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard, and a brass