Just look at this performance by Juzzie Smith. Once you learn how to use it, the harmonica turns out to be powerful. The harmonica is one of the smallest and thus inconspicuous musical instruments, but remember: looks can be deceiving. As you see, the flute can totally rock the stage. Take a look at this insane Jethro Tull’s performance. You might associate flutes with mystic sounds of folk songs, but their abilities are way wider. There’s a lot of types to choose from, but all are relatively small, so whatever you pick, you shouldn’t have trouble with fitting it in your bag. The flute is one of the oldest music instruments in the world, and you can find nearly all around the globe.

In this video, you can see exactly how the guitalele looks like (and cry a bit because of the Elton John’s romantic song). Some of the music instruments have a built-in microphone, thanks to which you can either use them as an acoustic guitar or increase their power with an amplifier. It’s as small as the Ukulele but has six strings and bigger chord possibilities. Here you can see one of them, the Martin Backpacker.Ĭan’t decide whether to get the uke or guitar? Guitalele is your thing then. If standard-sized guitars are too big for your luggage, you may consider getting one of those designed particularly for travelers. Guitar producers understood it, and right now there are a few unique models available on the market. It’s one of the most popular music instruments, so wherever you go, you’ll find some fellow guitarists to jam with, exchange tips and discuss techniques. The guitar isn’t exactly a small instrument, but it’s still relatively portable. To get what we mean by impressing, check out this video of Jakub Libík playing Bach’s Tocatta then, to see the contrast, take a look at this delicate song by James Hill. Despite its innocent look, the instrument can be quite impressing.

Because of its Hawaiian origins, the ukulele brings to mind sunny beaches, colorful flowers and fresh breeze of the Pacific island. It’s light, handy and fits in a small backpack. Small when it’s about the size, but huge when it’s about the charm, the Ukulele is a perfect instrument for vagabonds.

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