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eisprl · 12-22-2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by joey

Range is one thing, the whole range of the horn, not three things-low, middle, and high.

As a trumpet player, you should be looking for a full clear sound over the whole range of the instrument. I'm all for using the right tool for the job, but once you start using equipment that has a specific purpose (i.e. easier high notes), you're probably also compromising other aspects of your playing (i.e. sound, flexibility, articulation).

Joey

Tu-chez Joey, tu chez. Although please keep in mind I (if you were referring to me) am in no way looking for short cuts and neither are the foothills brass. They are a professional group which are almost at Canadian Brass quality. The high notes I can play came with years of practice and looong hours in the practice room and rehearsals. Sure, I have only been playing for 12 years, but in that time I have used many a mouthpiece, large and small. All I was asking was what people thought on the matter. Please don't get me wrong. I do think of trumpet playing as a whole.

Thanks for the posts, keep em' coming. I am very interested in learning what you have to say.

Eric