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Instruments to use and hire

If you're a keen musician, but don't have the instrument you need, you can use or hire one from us and get playing.

    Our Music Centre offers a range of instruments. Some can be used within the centre itself, and some are available for students and staff to hire and take away.

    All the instruments marked with a * can be hired, on a first-come-first-served basis, for £20 per month.

    Here's what's on offer:

    • Strings

      Violin*

      Cello*

      Double Bass*

      Guitar (acoustic and electric) *

      Bass Guitar*

    • Brass

      Cornet*

      French Horn*

      Euphonium*

      Tuba*

    • Woodwind

      Flute*

      Bassoon*

      Tenor Saxophone*

      Clarinet*

    • Keyboards

      Heintzman 7ft grand piano (Ensemble Room)
      Yamaha U3 acoustic piano (Studio and practice room 1)
      Yamaha U1 acoustic piano (practice room 2)

      Electric Keyboard*

    • Percussion

      Note: Our percussion equipment cannot be taken away from the Music Centre. Non-performance drum kits (marked with an †) can be used as part of studio or practice room bookings. Drummers must provide their own sticks.

      If students / staff or commercial bookings wish to use any percussion below not marked with an †, they must seek permission from the music team first.

      • Acoustic drum kit (Practice room 1 and B2)†
      • Electric drum kit (Practice room B3)†
      • Performance drum kit (Ensemble Room)
      • Timpani
      • Xylophone
      • Marimba
      • Vibraphone
      • Glockenspiel
      • Chimes
      • Concert Bass Drum
      • Mark tree
      • Auxiliary percussion

    Still need help?

    NTU Music
    +44 (0)115 848 4570