He's off to middle school next year and they have school orchestra. My ex asked him if he was insterested and if so what instrument and he said, "violin." *cringe* She thankfully said, "how about string bass, with violin as a backup?" I'm going to suggest trombone, but this weekend we'll be off to music shops to poke around. There are guitars around the house, as well as electric basses. If he wants to play upright I'll likely get one for me too and try to lead by example (although I don't want him to feel like he's competing with me - that part can be tricky).
My reasoning is that bass players can always get gigs. Violin is...um....evil. I'd rather he did cello or even viola. Trumpet players are usually uptight and the 'bone players more laid back. I also love oboe and bassoon but all double reed players eventually go insane from trying to put air through such a small opening
