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.