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kehaulani
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| Robert P wrote: | | I've heard one recording where Harry got an Ab, another where he got an A - both solid and big. It doesn't seem implausible that he could have had a practice room dub C. |
I don't know about you, but I almost never play, in live performances, my top notes. I always use some extra gas if I need it.
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GeorgeB
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 5:41 am Post subject: |
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| kehaulani wrote: | | Robert P wrote: | | I've heard one recording where Harry got an Ab, another where he got an A - both solid and big. It doesn't seem implausible that he could have had a practice room dub C. |
I don't know about you, but I almost never play, in live performances, my top notes. I always use some extra gas if I need it. |
Yep.
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kalijah
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2023 10:54 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | they do not understand Air Compression. |
Just about every healthy adult can generate enough air pressure to play an expansive range, and loudly. That is rarely an issue. |
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Steve A
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| Looking at this from a slightly different angle than the OP started with - whether or not they're interested in playing lead in a Chase cover group, I think virtually everyone who plays for a living would like to have the ability to play whatever notes they end up getting asked for consistently and musically, and this frequently includes high notes for many people. |
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Trumpetstud
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I love you guys! thanks for all the comments.
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Heinz
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| Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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Nope, you're not.  I know at least one person who really doesn't want to play high. She loves to play 3rd/ 4rd trumpet.
In my community band lots of people just want to play and have some fun. Like kids and elderly people. They don't give a damn about high notes.
Playing high is just something for the ambitious players. |
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kehaulani
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| Heinz wrote: | Nope, you're not. I know at least one person who really doesn't want to play high. She loves to play 3rd/ 4rd trumpet.
In my community band lots of people just want to play and have some fun. Like kids and elderly people. They don't give a damn about high notes.
Playing high is just something for the ambitious players. |
I had exactly the same experience. I remember asking a woman. once, if she didn't want to play higher up in the section. She was an experienced and reliable player. She said "no". That she just wanted to enjoy playing but with a minimal commitment to time and stress.
Of course, if you wanted to quibble, I guess it could be over what you consider a "real trumpet player".
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