I'm thinking of changing from Trumpet to Euphonium. Would Euphonium be a little easier for me to play?

Question

I'm playing trumpet pretty well, but i seem to have too much competition! If I practice dilligently during summer, would I be okay with euphonium? Is it easier to play because euphonium is lower and the mouth piece is bigger?

Answer 1

In my case my lips were too big to properly play the trumpet.  I changed over and had a blast.  It has a neater range than the trumpet.  And you also do have less competition.  Making it easier to shine out, plus it is just fun to play.

Answer 2

I'm a trumpet player but in high school the only year I made honors band was the year I played Euphonium.  My sectionmates weren't thrilled to learn I was sitting first chair and I'd only played for a few months.  

Easier to play? - maybe.  You'll just have to try it. I found it just as challenging as a trumpet in many respects.   Takes a lot more  wind but I found as a trumpet player the high notes were easier for me than other Euphonium players.

Could you be proficient in a few months? If you're proficient with a trumpet, probably.  If you're struggling on trumpet though you might not do any better on Euphonium.  Or you may try it, love and you'll pick it up quickly.

Less competition? - definitely

I play trumpet mainly now but I still love the sound of the Euphonium.