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04-03-2008, 01:09 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: West Virginia
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  | Re: Range needed to be a pro? Pro Essentials. I work pretty extensively as a free lance artist in my area. I am not a "lead" player. That being said, i have never found myself in a situation where I could not cover a particular part. I have a C to C range. Yes, I can player higher, but I would never feel comfortable playing let's say lead on a three hour big band gig. However, I am comfortable doing show work. You should have good technique, and an even timbre' from C to C You should have a beautiful sound and good reading ability with a knowledge of different styles is essential. Play everything you can. Play orchestral excerpts, big band gigs, combo gigs, learn to take a solo and not be "sad". Get as much experience as possible and be able to read!!!! |
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04-03-2008, 04:21 PM
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04-03-2008, 04:34 PM
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04-03-2008, 08:40 PM
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Location: Quebec City, QC, Canada
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 | Re: Range needed to be a pro? You don't understand. If you're a halftone away, why would it be "physically impossible" ? |
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04-04-2008, 11:06 AM
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| Re: Range needed to be a pro? Quote:
High G is an octave above the staff. You are absolutely right in your thought train though. If one does not use force against the lips to press out the high F#, the high G will always come out as it is on the same partial - eventually with a thinner sound. Ab to double C should also come out, but all partials are not created equal! | |
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04-04-2008, 01:38 PM
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| Re: Range needed to be a pro? Thanks for confirming my assertion was right. So how do you call the other Gs? Midlle G, Low G, Very Low G ?:) |
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04-04-2008, 01:43 PM
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04-04-2008, 03:20 PM
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| Re: Range needed to be a pro? As Wilmer said "Flexibility of style" has to be one of the most important issues. In the UK we have a player called Derek Watkins who has done big band, Bond film scores, Harry Potter and all sorts of other things across many different styles and i think the ability to do that has helped him earn a consistent living. Its got to make a difference if you are able to play comfortably in a wide range of settings. |
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04-08-2008, 03:56 AM
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| Re: Range needed to be a pro? Quote:
Check out my web site Gordon Hudson: Scottish Trumpet Player. | |
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