Today in music class, I chose Trumpet as my instrument to play for beginner band next semester, is it easy to learn or what is the easiest band instrument to learn?
2006-11-20 12:20:31 · 8 answers · asked by Topher 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It's not easy. I know, because I use to play it and it was anything but easy.
2006-11-20 12:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by Vix 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Learn To Play Trumpet
2016-11-07 02:09:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think all instruements have their ups and downs. I've never played trumpet, so maybe an experienced trumpet player will answer w/ more info. I know that your lips get numb when you first start and it definately works out your ombisher (spell check...). With only 3 keys to push, there's a limited amount of combinations, so what you have to do is like push more air through, or less to get 3-4 different sounds w/ one finger position. I played flute, which was pretty easy, I thought. Reed instruements and brass I think are difficult to start on, but once you get the hang of any instruement it gradually gets easier. So stick w/ trumpet if that's really what you want to do! Also, you can learn more instruements later, or change, you don't have to stick to one thing. If you play brass or a reed instruement it's probably easier to jump around from instruement to instruement w/in the same class. I've played a little clarinet and some baritone, and it's much different than flute. But if you learned trumpet, it'd be easier for you to grasp another brass instruement than one coming from a woodwind... good luck! It's really personal choice and what you are good at. I hope you find something you enjoy.
p.s. if you play drums, definately learn to read music too! our schools had a habit of having percussionists who couldn't read... it was quite annoying. then again, maybe it was just my school district :/
2006-11-20 12:25:12 · answer #3 · answered by ktb 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First answer from a real trumpet player :O) I switched from percussion to trumpet after a few months because due to my musical background I was...well...bored. The director spent all his time helping other students learn to play instruments, and all I had to do was hit something. Trumpet was GREAT! Now in my late 20s and a graduate of a music degree, I am seriously considering picking up French Horn. (A younger brother picked up horn in about 3-4 weeks from trumpet when their horn quit right before a concert.)
Each band instrument has it's own unique challenges. Every instrument except percussion will require you to develop your embouchure (the use of facial muscles and the shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece of an instrument). While performing on a brass instrument, the sound is produced by the player buzzing his or her lips into a mouthpiece. Pitches are changed in part through altering the amount of muscular contraction in the lip formation. The performer's use of the air, tightening of cheek and jaw muscles, as well as tongue manipulation can affect how the embouchure works.
Kudos to a previous poster - it easier to switch between groups of instruments. If you choose trumpet you should find it relatively easy to learn french horn, trombone, baritone or tuba. All rely heavily on embouchure placement to change notes, as one fingering on trumpet can play up to 5 or 6 different notes. If you choose the other grouping, the following instruments rely less on embouchure than fingering: flute, bari/tenor/soprano sax, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, and bassoon.
Whatever you choose, have FUN! Music is a joy, and can open many doors for you both in junior/high school and beyond.
2006-11-20 15:25:10 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im not sure but I know for a fact that trumpet players kiss 100 times better than others! All that lip control!!!!! In band I use to play the alto sax in our jazz band and it didnt take long at all! The trumpet only has a few keys its all in the LIP and the pressure you blow air thru! Nothing like lip control huh? lol
2006-11-20 12:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
As a trumpet player, I would say it is difficult at first but once you get the hang of it, its really fun, as compaired to a saxophone where all you do is blow and push buttons.
2014-02-19 10:41:59 · answer #6 · answered by Will 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All brass instruments are hard to learn
the easiest are drums
but like wind family wise
either saxophone or flute
and with saxophone there are different sizes
but ya
those are the easiest
2006-11-20 12:23:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The easiest instrument to play is the drums (not a drum set). I played the french horn and trumpet. They are pretty simple, but you will need to practice.
2006-11-20 12:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by SteelyDan187 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Of all of the brass instruments, the trumpet is the easiest to learn on. MOST IMPORTANTLY... if you're excited about learing to play it then GO FOR IT!!!
2006-11-20 12:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by kakkoiboi82 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
its not easy at all the easiest thing to learn to play are the drums
2006-11-20 12:24:46 · answer #10 · answered by OC2007 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋