The best Christmas presents for the music geek in your life

29 November 2019, 16:34 | Updated: 4 December 2019, 15:22

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Struggling with the Christmas shopping? Here are the very best (and barmiest) music-themed gifts out there for your classical-loving friends.

1. An instrumental mug

   If your muso friend has a desk job 5-9, they'll love the chance to not-so-subtly show their instrumental credentials to their colleagues.

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   A post shared by Classical Music Goodies (@classicalmusicgoodies) on Feb 28, 2019 at 8:35pm PST

2. Royal Opera House snow globe

   A charming setting of London's great home of opera and ballet. Who wouldn't love to get this in the office secret Santa?

   

3. A piano teapot

   The gift your musical friend didn’t know they needed.

   

4. Because they're TOTES a musician

   Who doesn't love a tote bag? You always need one, and it's a perfect way for a your classical friend to look sharp as they shop. Especially when said bag contains a somewhat cringe musical pun.

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   A post shared by Classical Music Goodies (@classicalmusicgoodies) on Nov 15, 2018 at 6:20am PST

5. Piano hammer keyrings

   Up-cycling is a theme here, but how charming are these re-purposed piano hammers?

   

6. A flute lamp

   This brand of woodwind decor is popular among instrumental up-cyclers, and it actually looks amazing.

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   A post shared by Millan (@saltpepparse) on Jan 15, 2017 at 1:21am PST

7. 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' mug

   You’ll only be able to use it for a month every year, but you’ll never need to print off pesky sheet music for ‘Hark! The herald’ ever again.

   

8. Musical cupboard handles

   "Pass the salt" "Where is it?" "In the bass clef drawer".

   

9. Piano shoes

   We're here to help with the Christmas CHOPIN.

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   A post shared by Tony (@tonythetiager) on Oct 7, 2019 at 12:21pm PDT

10. A skirt for string players

    What violinists wear...

    Posted by Classic FM on Tuesday, 7 April 2015

11. A little treat

    It's the season of irresistibly charming miniature confections...

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    A post shared by Classic FM (@classicfm) on Nov 23, 2019 at 10:06am PST

12. And rest...

    Christmas is a busy time, particularly for musicians. Make sure they get some of what's suggested on this perfect Boxing Day cushion....

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    A post shared by Classic FM (@classicfm) on Nov 25, 2019 at 1:48am PST

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