Collection: Musical Instrument & Accessories

Musical instruments and their accessories cover learning, practising and performing — guitars, keyboards, drums, microphones, plus the stands, cables and cases that go with them. The right instrument for a beginner is one that's comfortable to play and stays in tune, since a poor first instrument makes learning harder than it needs to be. Think about who's playing, their size and level, and the accessories that actually get used from day one.

What instrument suits a beginner?

Different instruments suit different starting points:

• Guitar: acoustic for a simple start, or electric with an amp for rock and lead playing. Size matters, so smaller bodies suit children and smaller players.
• Keyboard piano or digital piano: the most straightforward instrument to make music on immediately, with headphone practice for quiet homes.
• Drums: acoustic kits for feel, electronic kits for volume control and headphone practice in apartments.
• Microphone: for singing, recording and streaming.

What accessories do you actually need?

A few accessories are needed from the first day rather than later. For guitar: a tuner, spare strings, picks, a strap and a case — plus a lead and amp for electric. For keyboard: a stand at the right height, a sustain pedal and headphones. For drums: sticks, a throne (stool) and hearing protection. A music stand suits any instrument you're learning from sheet music or a screen. Buying the instrument alone often means it sits unplayable until the accessories arrive, so it's worth getting the basics together.

How do you choose the right size instrument?

Size affects whether a player can physically play comfortably, which matters enormously for children. Guitars come in fractional sizes — quarter, half, three-quarter and full — matched to the player's height and arm reach, and a full-size guitar is genuinely unplayable for a small child. Keyboards vary in key count, with 61 keys suiting beginners and 88 weighted keys matching a real piano for anyone progressing seriously. Drum kits come in junior sizes too. Match the size to the player's body now, since an oversized instrument discourages practice more than anything else.

Common questions

What size guitar does a child need?
Guitars come in fractional sizes matched to height and reach — quarter, half and three-quarter for children. A full-size guitar is genuinely unplayable for a small child and discourages practice.

How many keys should a beginner keyboard have?
61 keys suits beginners and covers most learning material. 88 weighted keys match a real piano, which matters for anyone planning to progress to acoustic piano.

Can I practise drums in an apartment?
An electronic kit with headphones is the practical option, since acoustic kits are far too loud for shared walls. Electronic kits also let you adjust volume and record directly.

What accessories come with an instrument?
It varies — some are sold as a package with a case, stand and tuner, others as the instrument alone. Check the listing, since you'll need basics like a tuner and stand from day one.

Can I pay for instruments with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our musical instruments start from $46, which is four fortnightly payments of $11.50.

Complete your setup

Instruments work with the rest of your gear. Add speakers for playback, headphones for quiet practice, and studio backgrounds for recording.

A $46 instrument splits into four fortnightly payments of $11.5 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.