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Muzak · 03-23-2006, 07:38 PM

Yeah, a trombonist is a important to a Ska band but the trumpet is great in any all around bands and is a great way to test you skill.

From what I have seen from many Ska bands, the most common types of horn sections are (the number of instruments isn't that important in the long run):

Saxophone and Trombone.
Less Than Jake
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Trumpet and Trombone:
Reel Big Fish
Forces of Evil (same thing but whatever)

Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone:
The Hippos
Bad Manners
Catch 22 (new)
Madness

Like I said, the Trombone is a big thing In most ska bands while it seems to be either sax or trumpet or both. I personally see the trumpet to be a great instrument all around in and type of music while the trombone is important in ska. Just my opinion in this. I hope you enjoy whatever instrument you pick, I play Alto Saxophone and love it.

03-23-2006, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Muzak Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,050	Yeah, a trombonist is a important to a Ska band but the trumpet is great in any all around bands and is a great way to test you skill. From what I have seen from many Ska bands, the most common types of horn sections are (the number of instruments isn't that important in the long run): Saxophone and Trombone. Less Than Jake The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Trumpet and Trombone: Reel Big Fish Forces of Evil (same thing but whatever) Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone: The Hippos Bad Manners Catch 22 (new) Madness Like I said, the Trombone is a big thing In most ska bands while it seems to be either sax or trumpet or both. I personally see the trumpet to be a great instrument all around in and type of music while the trombone is important in ska. Just my opinion in this. I hope you enjoy whatever instrument you pick, I play Alto Saxophone and love it.