Trumpet vs. Piano: which is better for a first-time musician?

I have had no previous musical experience in my life, and recently I have taken an interest in both the piano and trumpet. While I would preferably choose the trumpet, there are several things holding me back: I know they are very difficult instruments to learn to play, and I know that they are very loud and I could really disturb the people around me when I practice. Also, I know that they are relatively expensive, and I would have to rent one. Piano, on the other hand, I hear is the kind of instrument that many people begin with as their first instrument, and I do already have one that I can practice on, so the only price issue would be tuning. Which should I play? I have never played any instruments before except marimba, and I cannot read music in any way. I have some knowledge of the white keys on a piano from playing marimba, but the sharps and flats are a whole new world for me. Trumpet is completely different. Which is the better option for a first-time learning musician?

Trumpet vs. Piano: which is better for a first-time musician?
While you should do what you truly want, piano would be my suggestion. I have played violin for many years and studied music theory and everything goes back to the piano pretty much. I am teaching myself to play now. It does require effort and it will be challening learning both clefs but the payoff is you will be able to read a lot different instrument's music. In addition, you will have a great background for composing or playing other instruments. The piano has a beautiful sound too so it won't be too disturbing if you mess up (unlike the violon--man, sometimes my ears hurt! lol ). Try to take at least a few lessons from a teacher first so they can explain the clefs, sharps, naturals and exceptions as well as how to read the time codes. These are tricky and you will be less frusturated if you have someone acutally explain this too you. At the very least get a good beginners book. Best of luck!!!! :D
Reply:Piano is way easier to learn. As far as tuning goes, you might want to get a digital piano...they don't need to be tuned. That's your decision, though.





I would suggest you learn piano first. The trumpet is more difficult, and can make music "un-fun" quicker for a beginner in music than piano.
Reply:well i'm not a graet musician either but when i was in elementary my dad made me go to piano lessons but i won't say that it was easy ofcourse it also took a while for me to learn and adjust it but it was great it made me feel really good inside to play a good instrument so i say a piano would be a great instrument to practice for first timer musicians in my own opinion at least.





then in 5th grade i stopped learning bec. the passion was gone there was just no spark anymore. I don't really understan why i just wanted to quit maybe bec in the first place it was never really my choice to learn how to play that instrument and it took a while for me to adjust and like it a bit plus my teacher was quite harsh on me.





I know it's about your decision but in my point of view you should learn what your relly intrested in, in what your heart desires, in what your passion seeks. It's either you play A great classical instrument or you could play BOTH great classical instruments. Maybe not at thesame point in time but if you have the passion and yearning to learn how to play those instruments then you'll succeed but start with learning how to read music first like the music sheets or something.Good luck.Hope you could play great soon.^^_
Reply:piano is much easier to learn.


even little kids learn how to play it.


you can teach yourself if you want/need to as well.


the most difficult part is probably using both hands at the same time.





trumpet is more complex, and much much harder to learn by yourself. with only three valves you obviously can't make every note with them, so you need to change the shape of your mouth, and if you have nobody to show you how to shape it it would be much more difficult to figure out. plus there's nothing worse than listening to somebody learn the trumpet no matter what the time of day is..