Is The Flute easier to Play than The Alto Saxophone?

Question

i play the alto sax and i am thinking of swiching to play the flute,clarinet,oboe,or french horn,or trumpet which is recommended should i switch to a different kind of saxophone or should i just stya with my instrument should i change to one of the ones above please answer i need to figure it out

Answer 1

Of the instruments you've listed, clarinet will be the easiest switch. In order of easiest to hardest it would be clarinet, flute, trumpet, oboe, french horn.

For saxophone players, learning to double on other instruments is always a good idea. The most common to learn to double on are the flute and clarinet as they are used in jazz music. Most doublers stay away from brass instruments because they require completely different embourchures than a woodwind instrument. Oboe is always a great one to learn as there are a much smaller number of oboe players out there professionally, so there is a better chance of getting a paid position with some organization (orchestra, symphony, etc) if you play oboe.

Personally, if you are just switching to switch, don't do it. Stick to the instrument you are playing and learn it until you can't learn any more (impossible to do).

Answer 2

The easiest sswitch for you would be clarinet. If you're willing to work really hard, try trumpet or flute. They're totalling different from what you're used to, so you'll have to put a ton of time into it. I would NOT suggest trying to switch to french horn or oboe right from sax. Both are extremely dificult. I did have a friend that switched from alto sax to french horn, but she's an incredible musician and worked her tail off, and still wasn't that good. Clarinet is very similar to sax, however. But if you don't want to do that or work really hard, try switching to bari sax or tenor sax, or even soprano, if your band director wishes. Make sure that you talk to him/her first before making your decision. They will know what's best for you. Good luck!

Answer 3

Alto sax might be easier. I played the flute for 8 years and my brother plays the alto sax. It was difficult for me to learn to play flute. I personally think learning to play a reed instrument is easier. But I would recommend switching to clarinet or another type of saxophone.

Answer 4

I personally love the flute! I've been playing it for 5-6 years. I highly recommend that you switch to flute because most of the fingering is the same as alto sax. And the concert pitch is the same. Not only that, but it comes in a small case and is easy to carry around anywhere! =]

Answer 5

well i heard calrinet is easy, but if u play the sax and are getting pretty far on it, then just stick with it. and to answer your first question, the flute is easier to play

Answer 6

I just started playing the ocarina yesterday and I alrady know 3 songs fully. And I nebver played a wind instrument before.

Answer 7

there about the same
don't play the oboe it's a piece of crap
the french horn might be a little different

Answer 8

I am a huge fan of the flute!! Play it play it play it...all night long!!

Peter Pan

Answer 9

dont play the clarinet i play it it is the worst i would play the flute my friend has it and she let me play it and it was so mutch easyer than the clarinet

Answer 10

The flute is way easier you don't have to blow as hard, and you can breath after!