jazz9

Well, I am certainly not a beginner if that is what you guys think. I have played for about 7 years, but have not ever had a really great teacher for trumpet. My range is about high Eb to F on most days, but it isn't very strong. I have squeeked a double G and a hint of an A, but that is it. I might try a rounded tuning slide, but I don't know how to make the leadpipe more open. I talked to a local trumpet pro and he said horns at this level are supposed to be that way. They are supposed to slot better with more resistance or something along the lines of that. He also said I am going through a transition period for the horn as I have only ever had and played student level instruments.

camelbrass, that is one thing I am mostly for sure I am not doing. I have focused for the past year on not using air for range, but embouchure for range. I can play a quiet high C pretty well on this new horn.

Anyway, thanks everyone for the help!

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Bach Strad 37