My hand joints are getting better finally and I wanna learn an instrument. The thing is, I’m dumb and have struggled really badly with reading music in the past.

  • JoeyJoeJoeJr@lemmy.ml
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    24 days ago

    Because of the rotary valves and trigger? Or for some other reason?

    If that’s the only difference you’re calling out, it’s worth noting rotary valves and triggers show up on other instruments as well. In particular, tubas often have rotary valves, and it’s not uncommon to see trigger valves on trombones.

    Having played both piston valves and rotary, the difference is negligible.

    • Pat_Riot@lemmy.today
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      24 days ago

      The fingerings are different. Playing one just doesn’t mean you can automatically switch back and forth.