| Range is an interesting topic. Can gear help? I think so. The horn, the mouthpiece, the combination in your setup make a difference
A teacher at a conference I was at once said you have to get up to the notes you want. If it takes a small mouthpiece and an easy horn, then do it. You have to learn to swim BEFORE you can swim with gear on. Why weight yourself down? Gain the confidence, and then perhaps you can swim with lifesaving gear, etc. Learn to hit the range, and then work on the tone which might require different equipment (usually a mouthpiece).
Another piece of advice that makes sense from a more "mental" aspect is this idea: try to increase your range a half step a month. Doesn't seem like a lot. But in a year you will have gained an octave!
I have played some horns I do not think MF could hit a double on! Equipment makes a difference with diminishing returns as you get to higher level equipment.
Jim |