5. Flute
-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): 1
-competition level (the lower the score the higher demand of instrument players): 2
Total score: 4
Flute seems like it’s a relatively mainstream band instrument, but that’s what makes it difficult because of the low demand for flute players in marching bands.
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