Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.

Other names for Musicians, Instrumental: Accompanist, Bassoonist, Bell Ringer, Bugler, Bull Fiddle Player, Calliope Player, Cellist, Church Musician, Church Organist, Clarinetist, Concert Pianist, Cornetist, Double Bass Player, Drummer, English Horn Player, Flutist, Guitar Player, Guitarist, Harpist, Horn Player, Instrumentalist, Jazz Musician, Music Artist, Musician, Oboist, Orchestra Musician, Organist, Percussionist, Pianist, Piano Player, Piccoloist, Recording Artist, Studio Musician, Symphony Orchestra Musician, Timpanist, Trombonist, Trumpet Player, Trumpeter, Violinist, Violist,

• Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music and to maintain and improve skills.
• Perform before live audiences.
• Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments and/or a particular type of music.
• Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.
• Play from memory or by following scores.
• Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.
• Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups.
• Provide the musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
• Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes.
• Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities.
• Make or participate in recordings in music studios.
• Direct bands or orchestras.
• Teach music for specific instruments.
• Compose original music such as popular songs, symphonies, or sonatas.
• Improvise music during performances.