More Musical instruments in future packs?

I admit to being extremely puzzled why they haven't given us more musical options in the game, particularly instruments. It seems like a easy win for Maxis, but maybe I'm wrong about the current social climate and music.

Anyway, I'd love to see the classics instruments of course: drums and electric guitar, but I'd also love to see flutes, saxophones and pretty much anything else woodwind. My Sims are generally quiet, except when it comes to the music! B)

@Kironide oooh yeah wind instruments would be amazing: flutes/Piccolo, Clarinettes, Oboes, Native American flutes or even Chinese flutes

If they make a pack inspired by arabic culture or Indian culture I hope to see some Ney, Duduk, Alghoza flutes.

"jomilej;c-17892331" wrote:
@Kironide oooh yeah wind instruments would be amazing: flutes/Piccolo, Clarinettes, Oboes, Native American flutes or even Chinese flutes

If they make a pack inspired by arabic culture or Indian culture I hope to see some Ney, Duduk, Alghoza flutes.

You've definitely got my vote! I love the sound of wooden flutes and more culture is always good! <3

Thanks so much for posting this subject. It needs to be raised. :)

I hope Maxis hears you! it is necessary. And with the reputation system it could be a very cool thing. It depends on your reputation they could call you to play venues. How I would like to have bands in this game!

I think we will have them and they will add. Bass - Drums - Saxophone and maybe you see some more instrument like the Contrabass and some flute or clarinet? I am sure that they will not miss this opportunity, they will use this letter when they need it.

"ChocoSulSul;c-17892339" wrote:
I hope Maxis hears you! it is necessary. And with the reputation system it could be a very cool thing. It depends on your reputation they could call you to play venues. How I would like to have bands in this game!

I think we will have them and they will add. Bass - Drums - Saxophone and maybe you see some more instrument like the Contrabass and some flute or clarinet? I am sure that they will not miss this opportunity, they will use this letter when they need it.

Exactly a band/music group/musician career would be awsome (it could be different from the entertainment career or be an enhanced version of it in the pack); the clients would call for gigs and then our band or usician perform at a specific place with their instruments (the quality of the instruments and the sims' skill would influence the performance so the reputation). A pack like that should include varuois music genres so we can have specialities (the in game instruments already have some music genres associated with them but they need more for such a career). There are lots of possibilities in this idea: Rock bands, jazz bands, classical orchestra (depending on the culture classic music is not the same though), pop bands (more like a dance group so no instrument involved, out of topic) with Strangerville installed we can have military band marches. All these bands/orchestra would need new musical instruments. But now that I thing about it, a simple game pack won't be enough, it needs to be a whole Expansion Pack for that (or else they have to choose one very specific type of band so less instruments)

I really want all the percussions. Drums, djembes, marimba bands, etc.

I agree we need more musical instruments, as well as upright pianos. I would especially love a lute and a harp. I am really hoping for a music pack.

@annaliese39 Totally. I always wanted harps in the game so bad. I never thought about uprights piano though (maybe cause we have the city living keyboard so in my mind it was okay), but you're right we need one (at least one model).

I would really, really like an accordion and drums set.

I second that accordion!

Transferrable skills would be great too. If you're a great pianist, you'd be at least a passable organist.