can anyone have a high range?

[meoates1]

I guess a simpler way to say it, is that when the competition all has the 99% down, then the last 1% becomes a lot more important... (and I am not just talking about range!)
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[meoates1]

Apologies to the OP-
I should not have posted anything without addressing your question-

Generally speaking, yes- anyone can develop a good high register.

There are different methods, or various roads, side streets, etc. that will lead you there- the main thing is to persevere, seek out good advice, and it will all come together.

If you have a healthy set-up, it is more about discovering vs. obtaining.
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"if a... fight breaks out, if somebody takes your girlfriend, if a tasteless practical joke is pulled, if someone challenges every executive decision no matter how trivial, it's got to be a trumpet player. That's just how we are."

[drewwilkie86]

I certainly didn't mean anything condescending through my earlier post, I apologize if it came across that way. I just find it hilarious how many people will argue over things that are largely trivial and in many cases, unknowable. But then again, that goes for anything under the sun, and not just trumpet technique.

Carry on!

Perhaps I'll see some of you guys at NTC on Saturday?
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[tomroyer]

My dad's 83 and suddenly says he can't play a high A in tune anymore. Even when listening to recorded music that note sounds out of tune. Anyone heard of this before. (he has a hearing aid).

[comosun]

Here's a tip for improving your range above G... and it costs no money whatsoever.
Google 'Mystery to Mastery' and watch Aussie lead trumpet player Greg Spence show you how.
I have never met Greg, who plays lead on Australia's Dancing with The Stars, but I regularly watch his teaching videos and each time learn a bit more about the importance of air speed and tongue position in achieving those high notes. I play lead in a couple of big bands and believe that his tips have played a big role in opening up 'G' and most recently 'A' for me.

Have fun!

http: www.gerrystrumpettips.com
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