9. Xylophone
Typical Price: $20 ProKussion Professional Wooden Soprano Glockenspiel Xylophone (X-Series)
Remember the little variation of the percussion instrument we used to play as kids? Well, that’s xylophone for you. One of the instruments that even kids can try their hand at playing but is just as important for the orchestral rhythm section. And, once you’ve mastered the craft you can try your hand at some related instruments like the African marimba or the balafon.