trumpet vs baratone?

Question

My teacher gave me a choice. I've been paying the trumpet for like 6 months with my freind sitting next to me in band but my teacher wants to know if I want to switch to baritone cuz it may be easier. I would be the only one in my class and the only girl in the whole grade along with a bunch of creeps. I love playing the trumpet but the baritone may be a cool new experiance

Answer 1

well it kinda goes a long with your attitude the trumpet is a flashy attitude and is part of the main focus of the band instruments. The baritone is the instrument that does a lot of back up parts and isnt really thought of. Now at the moment it may not seem to be a big deal but i Have noticed that a lot of people who play instruments, especially if they are serious about it, start to reflect their instruments ex: A lot of 1st violinist i know are arrogant people and violists are quiet people. So you should pick wisely but if its as simple as which one sounds better play the baritone for a couple of weeks and if u dont like it go back to the trumpet. or just play both i play 3 instruments

Answer 2

It'd be best for the band for you to play baritone because ... well there's always plenty of trumpets to go around..

I'm guessing.. your around the age of a middle schooler * no offence if younger or older*, learning to play several intruments will help you become a better musician and make your brain a bit smarter.

but don't do it because it will be easier.

=] and don't worry bout being the only girl on the intrument at ur school or whatever.. I play flute and low brass intruments and usually its only guys on low brass.. anyway.. its not that bad, and you can always go and talk to ur friend during breaks or while waiting around like so many band teachers make us do..

uhm. anyway, whatever you want. I'd recommend baritone.

Answer 3

I am a flute player (5th year) and I have tried other instruments too. I recommend staying with trumpet. They are lighter, cooler looking and sounding, and I personally think trumpet is easier. Try asking your teacher if you could come in for a lesson and try out the baritone and see how it feels. :)

Answer 4

Baritone isn't that different from trumpet. I think it's easier on your mouth to play. It also has a deeper sound that is easy on the ears once you are good. Also, it can be played in either clef, so if you don't know bass clef, you might not have to learn it depending on what your teacher tells you.

Answer 5

When I was in middle school, I played trumpet but I was terrible at it. My music director asked me to play French horn because nobody else was playing it. It is a little more difficult to play than trumpet, but I took it as a challenge. It is also more versatile and is one of the orchestra's most stand-out instruments.
My first year in high school, I became first chair over all upperclassmen. The high school band was a powerhouse in marching band contests. Marching French horns are very cool and fun to play. Also you don't have to deal with the creeps that hang in the lower brass.
My last year of playing in high school, I was named first chair in a national band and was able to go on trips during my senior year, and since it was school related, I got out of a lot of homework and exams.

Answer 6

eh, play 'em both. my mom's a band teacher. they're both fun so, just go for it! if you don't like it, switch back, be sure to ask her if you'll be allowed to switch back if you don't like it tho... :)