Top 10 Best Woodwind Instruments

The clarinet is the greatest of the woodwinds. It's easy to learn and is the closest instrument to the human voice's pitch. The Flutes are almost always out of pitch, a Saxophone ends up being a one trick pony, the oboe is often too quiet, bassoon reads constantly fail, I don't know if a piccolo has ever been in tune, the English horn is a shadow of the oboe, the bagpipes end up being slightly sharp, and the organ can't move. The Clarinet? it's portable, hits a good range, doesn't always change it's pitch but it can, can be both loud and soft, all while maintaining it's almost human tonal structure.

Clarinet is the best instrument ever, it is simply gorgeous and amazing! It is beautiful-looking, so lightweight and therefore so easy to carry with you virtually everywhere. And the sound is just super lovely, so mysterious and even a bit medieval, but at the same time totally beautiful and soothing! I am always so happy when I can sit down, listen and enjoy the tone of this charming instrument! And no to forget, "claries" can play all sort of music since it is also so versatile instrument! Of course they are at their best in classic music but when they play jazz, pop, country, rock and roll, whatever, it sounds fantastic too! I totally love clarinet and to be honest, I´m so jealous for all of you who can play it, so enjoy it as much as you can! I really wonder is there any piece of music that would not sound good when played by the clarinet and I think there is not. Long live for clarinets (and clarinetists of course), you are the number one instrument!

The clarinet is the best instrument ever. It is right in the middle of the flute and saxophone yet is small and lightweight. It has the largest range of notes music styles and dynamics of any woodwind instrument. It is also the most important instrument to any concert band's sound. The clarinet has the largest range of different members of its family. The clarinet can be used in marching bands, symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, jazz bands, big bands, Latin jazz, rock n roll, pop, commercial music, country, samba, or salsa music. The clarinet is one of the most expressive and flexible instruments ever created, having a tone and range closest to the human voice. It can sound expressive as a solo instrument or as a section. CLARINETS ARE AMAZING.

The clarinet is an instrument unlike any other, it has a slight of nobility of the flute, the range of a trumpet, and the beauty of the oboe. The clarinet is one of the most versatile woodwind instrument because it can play classic, jazz, horror, etc. So this is why I think the clarinet is the best instrument in the woodwind section.

I was torn between flute and oboe, but I just gotta give it to the flutes. The sound they make is so heavenly and peaceful, and they are just so much fun to play once you master them. Some good flute playing will have you doze off into a dreamy meadow land, where flowers are blooming and butterflies are fluttering about. At least that's what happens to me when I listen to the beauty of the flute. I'm excited for the day where I can master the flute and play it that well.

I think the best part about the flute is that it's one of the hardest instruments to play and once you master it, you will be very proud. The flute also produces beautiful, soft sounds and the flute melody in music pieces is just so wonderful. I've been playing the flute for four years now, and I almost switched to oboe but decided to keep playing the flute. Of course, it's my opinion to think that the flute is the best instrument, but I think it is

I have a 11 year old girl that really does have a hard decision, she doesn't know what to pick. She has the Flute and the Clarinet. It is very challenging, but I think the flute would be good for her. She makes good grades and loves elegant and graceful instruments. So thanks for telling me about the flute!

Every musical instrument is great and unique. But when it comes to voting, my vote goes with the flute. I have been playing flute since last 2 years now and from day one I fell in love with this beautiful instrument. It comes in various different scales so you can play bass or treble whichever you prefer
PS : when I say flute, I mean the bamboo flute

I've been playing the oboe for just over 3 years and it's amazing. It's really hard to get the hang of, but once you get used to it, things get better. If you want to have very little competition or none when trying to get into an orchestra- pick this. If you want the spotlight- pick the oboe. I'm the only oboist in my orchestra and it's awesome as I'm the only one there and I get tons of solos, which I absolutely love! You get to really love your oboe. The sound is so sweet, it send tingles throughout your body. The oboe is the only instrument I find that I can express my soul in. It's really beautiful.

I play the oboe (used to play clarinet) and the oboe is so much better! It takes some time to get the hang of, but after a while it becomes really fun and easy to play! It is also a double reed instruments, making it unique to play and unique in its sound. Also, oboists are in high demand because bands and orchestras want them but so few people play the oboe so it can be a great way to get a scholarship. GO OBOES! OBOES 4 LIFE!

I can play oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and flute. Not only is oboe the most fun to play, it's the most challenging. The timbre is subjectively better than the other woodwind instruments, again that's my opinion. Also, oboe is a standard solo instrument with notable repertoire in all genres of music. Oboe forever!

I play the oboe. To me it's so easy I think once you get used to it, it gets really easy to play. I think oboe is the best because its double reeded, there are not a lot of them (if you play professional more money), people are looking for oboes, and it pretty much the same fingerings as tenor sax.

Ever since I laid eyes on a picture of the saxophone, I've always wanted to play it. Something about the name, the design, and genres that it's used for just really grabbed my attention. I decided to play it in my 6th grade band for the year, and I fell in love with it. It is a bit difficult at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to hear what beautiful sounds it can make and how many melodies it has in songs because of that. Whenever I play it, I feel confident because I know I'm playing a really unique and beautiful instrument! Clarinet would have my second vote, but sax is definitely my first choice!

I play the sax, and I thought it was the best to play loud in an ensemble, but then I learned to blend. Trumpets are now band enemy #1... I also play clarinet, but you gotta love the sax. It has the best of both worlds, as it has the mellow tone of a brass, and the versatility of a woodwind. Unlike the clarinet, it overblows on an octave, instead of the latter's twelfth, thus making the keywork less complicated. With hard work and dedication, the sax can be a great asset to your band, or maybe going solo. Also, it squeaks less then a clarinet on average (if they don't suck) and has a lot of vocal power compared to the flute and clarinet.

I play the saxophone and it is honestly a very good instrument. Unlike the flute, it has enough power to play unaccompanied. Flutes get drowned under other instruments but I must say, do sound quite nice when playing solo. The sax can play a variety of genres and when you hear a sax play among other instruments, it is the first thing you hear! It is beautiful and even a person who knows nothing about music or instruments can recognise it. I feel confident and dominant when playing the instrument. The clarinet has my second vote but the saxophone is definitely first!

I play the Saxophone right now, and compared to every instrument, I could have I wouldn't change from the saxophone. You can play jazz, your loud, strong and independent. I have tried Clarinets, flutes, and Trumpet, none can compare to the sax. It's just the instrument to me that has that special vibe. Besides the sax, in woodwinds, most definitely the clarinets. But as a Sax player I feel it's one of the best instruments. Not just because it's the one I play, because it's truly, a beautiful instrument!

I've played the bassoon for almost 4 years now and have developed a huge talent and passion for it. Bassoon truly is a fascinating instrument, one of the most beautiful and calming instruments with a rich, deep tone. That being said, bassoon is also a very challenging instrument to master, and takes years to develop that rich tone. Bassoon is also a very rare and expensive instrument which is why its keys, wood, and sound makes it special.

Its an amazing instrument a double reed also, it sounds like a clarinet/trumpet they come in two forms bassoon, and
Contra bassoon the contra bassoon makes a lower eerie sound almost and the original makes a fluent trumpeting clarinet. Its good to start the bassoon when you might want to start with the oboe or clarinet to make simalar keys
Yet different I started with the trumpet so I'm not the best but I'm good, anyway good luck on the bassoon!

Its as really good instrument too learn once you get going. I sarted off with the bassoon and now I can try things like clarinet, saxophone and oboe. When played right the bassoon can produce as lovely sound. But be warned, the bassoon is definitely NOT for all. Bassoonists are also very in demand as they are rare so you have more chance of getting into an orchestra if you play the bassoon.

The Bassoon has a lovely sound which I find far superior to the insturments above the Bassoon. Whether your judging a 6th grade fresh on the instrument or not of course. Go on YouTube and watch a few Master Class videos and see for yourself just how marvelous he bassoons are.

My grandmother plays every day and has one medals for her playing.

The piccolo is an outstanding instrument.The piccolo solo in John Philip Sousa's The Stars and Stripes Forever is beautiful.

Piccolos are just okay

I love playing Piccolo!

Bagpipes are TOTALLY AWESOME!
Bo-ya everything else.
The bagpipes are historic, they have remained throughout the ages because they are perfect to get you in a great mood. Any one who claims they are tuneless is an obscurity, they are the reason our blood flows as it does.

If you play the bagpipes, you are automatically the coolest guy in the world.

Bagpipes are great. Us scottish people love them! Nothing else even come close

Bagpipes kick ass, especially the cornemuse Bourbonnais, the polyphonic bohassa and the large zampogna.