Trumpet or Trombone? (Piano)

bigtim · 03-24-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzak

Alright, a Reel Big Fish fan!

I hold both instruments in the same respect but I would recommend the Trumpet, though the trombone is essential to most bands, you can go a lot farther with the Trumpet. I know a great trumpet player who is amazing and yet there is still so much more he can learn. Plus, the trumpet is easier to incorporate in many types of bands and is a big thing in many Ska bands.

Hoped this helps.

AMEN BRUDDA

i am a professional trumpet player, and i do agree with him

if you are playing the trombone in a band with more than 5 or 6 members, you will ALWAYS take the back seat to the trumpets (except for solos)

it is also easier to play notes on a trumpet faster than a trombone (unless you want your arms to fall off)
the trombone is also featured in hundreds of ska songs (like the trumpet), so if you want that genre, give her a shot (simply my advice)

once you play any brass instrument, its not that hard to switch, but it depends on how musical you are.

Chieftain · 03-24-2006, 09:13 PM

Hmm, What intrument usually plays more solos?

Laces Out Dan! · 03-24-2006, 10:52 PM

Trumpet....faster solos....you'll pop your arm out of socket trying to do some fast solos on a trombone..hah

~~under~~ · 03-24-2006, 11:39 PM

I choose trumpet personally because I think it's easier to play than a trombone.

Laces Out Dan! · 03-24-2006, 11:40 PM

Choosing an easier instrument will never get anyone anywhere...if we all wanted to play easy instruments we'd all be playing Tamborine and the recorder...Maybe a few percussionists knocked the Triangle

MURDER JUNKIE · 03-24-2006, 11:45 PM

Trombone, then learn to play FAST!!!!
Like Voodoo Glow Skulls

Speed Metal Horns RULE!!!!

~~under~~ · 03-24-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by _LesPaul43_

Choosing an easier instrument will never get anyone anywhere...if we all wanted to play easy instruments we'd all be playing Tamborine and the recorder...Maybe a few percussionists knocked the Triangle

Yah that's true..

I still choose trombone though.

DearJenny · 03-25-2006, 11:07 PM

I was in the color guard(flags) for high school, and in music theory few semesters, and top choir, so I know musicians. From a social point, tumpet players are egotistical. Because its fairly easy, they learn fast, and they excel quicker from the rest. Trombone takes some time, but they are more modest and poilte in the long run. And the Trombone has a better sound. So I would choose trombone if I were you. And thats for introducing me to putfile just now....so I could show you this, its trombone, see if its the sound you're looking for. I prefer it to Trumpet.

Click here to watch Chris-Bryan-and-Derek-session-1

This is during one of my music theory classes when the teacher wasnt there, and a few of the more talented students got up and started doing some jazz band stuff. Presenting Bryan on Guitar, Chris on Piano and Derek on Trombone. I think Aaron does a little sax in there too, but its hardly audible. Hope this helps!

Chieftain · 03-26-2006, 01:58 PM

Well today I went to a music store and I ended up buying a Windsor Student B-flat Trumpet (Model Number TR-5219, for C $289 (USD $247). The salesperson was very friendly and said if I don't like it/ my teacher says its a bad model I can return it for full refund within a week.He also said it's made in China, as opposed to Europe or the US, but it's a good student model.

It came with a really cool plush hard case along with oil and polishing cloths. I don't know if its a good deal because I know nothing about trumpets, so I'm just hoping I didn't waste my money.

So thanks for all the help you guys gave me on my desicion.

Right now It's sitting in the case, I'm afraid to touch it, let alone put the mouth piece in :P.

right-track · 03-26-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Chieftain

Thanks for the reply.

Well, I want to be able to play solos in a band, and I want an instrument that can vary how high or low the sound is.

I really like the trumpet (if it is) in some Ska bands, but dislike it's high notes and find them a pain to listen too.

As for the trombone, I haven't really heard it in any of the bands I listen to. I'm guessing it plays in sync with the trumpet.

Also what do you mean by "doesn't lend it self to much"?

Swap it for a trombone!!!

http://www.soul-magic.de/_soundfiles...t/reggae05.mp3

Don Drummond - This Man Is Back.

A lesser known Ska instrumental, flip side features a fantastic Jamaican R&B number by the Skatalites.

A brilliant trombone player.
Let this man be your guide.

03-24-2006, 10:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	Trumpet....faster solos....you'll pop your arm out of socket trying to do some fast solos on a trombone..hah __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

03-24-2006, 11:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Laces Out Dan! I love Puck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,614	Choosing an easier instrument will never get anyone anywhere...if we all wanted to play easy instruments we'd all be playing Tamborine and the recorder...Maybe a few percussionists knocked the Triangle __________________ We are entirely smooth, We admit to the truth, We are the best at what we do.

03-25-2006, 11:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
DearJenny Raptor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 1,321	I was in the color guard(flags) for high school, and in music theory few semesters, and top choir, so I know musicians. From a social point, tumpet players are egotistical. Because its fairly easy, they learn fast, and they excel quicker from the rest. Trombone takes some time, but they are more modest and poilte in the long run. And the Trombone has a better sound. So I would choose trombone if I were you. And thats for introducing me to putfile just now....so I could show you this, its trombone, see if its the sound you're looking for. I prefer it to Trumpet. Click here to watch Chris-Bryan-and-Derek-session-1 This is during one of my music theory classes when the teacher wasnt there, and a few of the more talented students got up and started doing some jazz band stuff. Presenting Bryan on Guitar, Chris on Piano and Derek on Trombone. I think Aaron does a little sax in there too, but its hardly audible. Hope this helps! __________________ So here's to living life miserable. And here's to all the lonely stories that I've told. Maybe drinking wine will validate my sorrow. Every man needs a muse and mine could be the bottle.

03-24-2006, 09:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chieftain Groupie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Hmm, What intrument usually plays more solos?

03-24-2006, 11:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
~~under~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,056	I choose trumpet personally because I think it's easier to play than a trombone.

03-24-2006, 11:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	Trombone, then learn to play FAST!!!! Like Voodoo Glow Skulls Speed Metal Horns RULE!!!!

03-26-2006, 01:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Chieftain Groupie Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Well today I went to a music store and I ended up buying a Windsor Student B-flat Trumpet (Model Number TR-5219, for C $289 (USD $247). The salesperson was very friendly and said if I don't like it/ my teacher says its a bad model I can return it for full refund within a week.He also said it's made in China, as opposed to Europe or the US, but it's a good student model. It came with a really cool plush hard case along with oil and polishing cloths. I don't know if its a good deal because I know nothing about trumpets, so I'm just hoping I didn't waste my money. So thanks for all the help you guys gave me on my desicion. Right now It's sitting in the case, I'm afraid to touch it, let alone put the mouth piece in :P.