as you do when your younger i lost interest.....but now i was looking at taking it up again! but i was thinking of maybe getting a trumpet instead any advise? is it easy to self teach?
2007-03-11 08:42:28 · 5 answers · asked by daniel 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I did likewise, and then moved to Trumpet.
The Trumpet and Cornet share identical fingering, so if you can remember what you were taught on the Cornet, that will work on the Trumpet also.
I taught myself to play piano and organ to a professional standard, but I wouldn't really recommend it. It is easy to pick up bad habits, and then have to spend a lot of time getting rid of them.
Maybe just a few lessons from time to time would help you.
Good luck....nice instrument.
2007-03-11 08:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by musonic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the trumpet and cornet are identical, aside from tone, so it doesn't matter. the trumpet has a much brighter and crisp sound. I recommend renting from the nearest music store. As far as self teaching goes, its pretty tough. bad habits, tough questions. It is pretty tough to do. But not impossible. maybe the place where you would rent from will have a lessons teacher. i suggest renting because you may lose interest again. Please, don't buy on eBay. or a mall, or a little catalog. I wish you luck, happy trumpeting.
2007-03-13 22:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by James B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to self teach. But if you want to develop the developed tone of a good trumpet/cornet player, you need to join a band.
2007-03-11 15:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by alec A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I played the Clarinet up until my 7th grade year. Then, for jazz band, my band instructor asked me to try the trumpet. I did. She was busy enough as it was, so I didn't bother to ask for lessons. I taught myself how to play. I'll admit, it was difficult. But I worked at it. There are some great books for sale at your nearest Borders or Barnes & Noble. Self-teaching isn't the easiest route to take, but with dedication and determination, it isn't an impossible one. Good luck and good music!
2007-03-11 16:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by Abstract Emotions. <3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how long you played and good you want to get... i played french horn and a friend has a cornet which i can still pick up and mess around and play a few songs on, but if youre looking to get really good i would suggest lessons (unless youre really dedicated and can do it on your own with books, but i know i certainly couldnt)
2007-03-11 15:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by royalt63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋