| Re: Stretching Range
I guess it depends on what your range is now. I'm not an authority on this. For many years, I was unable to play above a High "G". Now, after studying with Roger Ingram, I am playing A-flats, As, and hitting up to Double C. The Double C is not usable yet for gigging, but hope for it to be someday. Roger's theory is not necessarily to learn to play high, but to learn to play more efficiently which will increase your range and endurance. If you ever get a chance to take a lesson with Roger, don't hesitate. It's well worth the time and money.
A good book that I recently found and highly recommend is called "FLEXUS Trumpet Calisthenics For The Modern Improvisor". It is written by Laurie Frink and John McNeil. I'm not familiar enough with John McNeil, but Laurie Frink was a student of Carmine Caruso. This is an excellent book that I use and recommend for my students. |