Which is easier to play Flute or Trumpet?

The flute has a much harder embouchure and more complicated fingerings, so it is harder in the beginning but easier once you get the basics down. read more

Flute is easier. It takes a long time to develop the trumpet embouchure control to accurately place notes in the harmonic series, especially in the upper tessitura. There are 3 valves, 7 usable combinations. A trumpeter must be able to play 7 or 8 notes in each setting. It is difficult to use air efficiently on the flute to play long phrases. read more

flute fingerings are easier. if you have your fingers on the right keys, the right note should come out. with the trumpet, you only have 3 keys to get all the same notes as every other instrument. playing the flute is also easier on your embouchure (mouth muscles). read more

Like, if you played french horn, it would be easier to play mellophone because it is in the same range with fingerings and air volume. Trumpets are the same throughout. But in conclusion, they are pretty much the same. read more