I've been visiting Barratts for many years now, either buying or just browsing. They have a huge range of instruments as well as music books for a wide variety of instruments. They also have vocal/ choir music. They are a family business and are extremely dedicated and helpful - and obviously love their business. They are never pushy, and seem to know when to come over to offer help or to just let you browse. They have often gone out of their way to look up information on their computer for me, which has been very helpful. The staff have an extensive knowledge of musical instruments and love of music, and the service is always excellent. If you have a musical instrument which needs servicing or repairing, Barratts will do it for you. I have often bought gift vouchers for friends, as they offer something for anyone interested in music.

i went to barrats last year looking for a children's book on how to play the piano for my daughter. The man that served me was extremely helpful and showed me a huge range of music books for beginners. He also recommended a piano note sheet which goes on the piano so my daughter would know which note is which. The man wasnt pushy and didnt try to get us to buy anything like a lot of places to do. He just recommended what he thought would be best and let us have time to decide. After deciding to buy the book and the note sheet the staff member wrapped it so my daughter wouldnt see what it was when i got back home. I thought this was really nice of him as he didnt have to. while looking around I did notice a lot of the musical instruments were very expensive but the quality looked very good. The store was well stocked and a reasonable size shop