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.

bigtim

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

Hmm, What intrument usually plays more solos?