I’ve been playing instruments since I was around 5 and can play bass, piano and drums. There’s always essentials that you need so I’ve curated a few basics if you’re just getting started and also some things you absolutely do not need but will someho...
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Drums
Piano
Guitar/Bass
Drums
If you read music or another member of a band your in does, this is way more useful than you might expect! No more floating sheets or desperately trying to balance things.
Dixon Tablet Bass Drum Hoop Holder at Gear4music
A drumstick holder is needed for playing gigs, its always handy to have them close by and know exactly where they are too.
Meinl Drumstick Holder MCDSH at Gear4music
This is absolutely perfect for beginners and can help you get so much better at playing. I used to find this tedious and always think, whats the point? but trust me having this and using it was so worth it in the long run!
Drum Practice Pad and Sticks Set 12 Inch
Obviously getting the right sticks is so important, and as drummers I'm sure we all have our favourites but a list of cool accessories couldn't go without a cool set of sticks. And these light up! Imagine these in a venue too?!
Firestix Light-Up Drumsticks, Colour Changing at Gear4music
Playing a first show is so memorable and being able to display the stick you played with on a wall? Yes please!
Drum Stick Holder Wall Display Mount.
And a bit more of an abstract and exciting drum stick holder that I love so much!
Drum Stick holder skull Mohawk
Piano
These stickers are removable so could be really useful for practicing!
Color Piano Stickers for
These are just so cute! They are customisable and also really useful if you use sheet music books
Personalized Music Sheet Clip Page Holder Custom Piano Guitar Violin Bookmark Engraved Name Saxophone Accessories Teacher Gift for Musician
Not to do with actual instrument playing… but yes this novelty stamp is how I keep myself motivated
Piano Practice Days Self Inking Stamp
This can be a bit tedious but especially useful for songwriters!
The Manual of Scales, Broken Chords and Arpeggios
Guitar/Bass
Super easy to use tuner
Chromatic Clip-On Tuner by Gear4music at Gear4music
Really durable and good quality
Dunlop Big Stubby 3.00mm, 6 Pick Pack at Gear4music
You could put your name or favourite song etc. on here, they are so personal and make a capo that little more exciting
Custom Wooden Guitar Capo
Incase you wanted one to match the drum stick holder (of course I did) look how cool this holder is!!
Pick holder skull Mohawk
These are just so so pretty
Black Mother of Pearl Shell Guitar Pick - Timber Tones
These are so reasonably priced and so cool. I bought one last year to put a pick I'd been given by a band member in. So whether you want it as a keep sake or for practical purchases so you're never out of picks, this is perfect
Custom Guitar Pick Holder Necklace - Gold or Silver Pendant with Engraving
More on the expensive side but will be a good investment and is a practical choice.
Taylor Logo Suede Guitar Strap, Black at Gear4music
Its always good to remember the small businesses that have such good art and make them into usable things… like this beautiful pick
Picky Nikky guitar plectrum,
Theres so many cool guitar straps that can show off personal style, I love this one!
Guitar Strap Spiral Sun
Another style option for a cool guitar strap, I am so saving up for this I adore it.