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Originally Posted by rdines Hi All
The things I'm looking to do is increase my range, stamina and power.
My range is generally fine but I struggle to pitch a top D (above top C) comfortabley. Is there anything I can do to get it (i) more secure and possibly (ii) go higher?
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Your English is excellent, don't worry.
As we say in English, Rome wasn't built in a day. Return to the fundamentals every day, good breathing, relaxation, flexibility. The more you delve into fundamental aspects the higher you go, in my experience. Advanced Lip Flexibilities from Charles Colin, the Clarke Techincal Studies. But really there are many avenues. If you set up a routine that you enjoy, that will get you to where you want to go eventually, then every day is a pleasure, you are walking on the road towards the thing you love. It takes a long time. Get a good teacher and it will make your task easier. Find the best trumpet player in your area and ask her or him to teach you, and you will get a lot of good information. In general you have to make your life better in order to become better as a trumpet player and musician, your playing reflects your life.
Michael McLaughlin
"What is the secret of the trick? How did I get so old so quick?" Ogden Nash