Recorder (8/10)

Playability: 9.5/10. Chances are you played the recorder as a young child in school. Heck, I didn’t grow up in this country, and I played the recorder back in the day. If children can do it, so can you.

Aesthetic: 7/10. The recorder has a soothing, clear tone and warm sound that’s quite pleasing to the ear. On the other hand, it’s a pretty specific sound that goes well with more mellow, relaxed songs, so that docks it a few points.

Convenience: 10/10. Small, light, easy to carry. Enough said.