| Larry,
Interesting topic. Can a particular brand of horn affect one's range???
Perhaps. I know that is not a valid answer but I will address this from my experience.
Some horns are more high end friendly than others. For me that IS the case. I find I can last longer when playing lead on some makes/models than on others. Does this mean I prefer the sound? Not necessarily. While my horns may have a "squirrelly" A4 I generally prefer the sound of my horns to others that may LOCK the A4. I think the next question should be, What horn gets the sound you want AND is most EFFICIENT for you.
While I have the same range on all horns some horns are more high end friendly than others but do they get the quality of sound I am looking for?? Often the answer to this question is no. The bigger issue is do the horns that have an easier high end sound good to the audience? Good question eh?
The bottom line, in my opinion, is trumpet playing is a matter of compromise and balance. We need to get the BEST sound in the most EFFICIENT way we can. Remember, a carpenter does not have only one saw.
Thanks for reading and always strive to sound GREAT! |