I play trumpet and need to know up 2 wat note above the music staff do I need to know to excel in high school?

Question

What about college?

Answer 1

Ah, the upper register...In high school band, you can get along just fine knowing a high G (note on top of staff). If you want to really stand out, shoot higher, but trumpet players in general put too much emphasis on range. I've been through high school band, played my tpt for 6 years, and i still have trouble getting over an F on the staff. But, i still received the award for most outstanding musician in grade 12(and our band was really good). If your tone quality, technical, and improvisational skills are coming along, you don't need range to succeed. (Guido Basso, famous flugelhorn and tpt player, built an amazing legacy on notes mostly under the high G) If you want to go pro, getting up to a high C is a definite advantage, but it is by no means necessary. So, if you can screech, that's great, but some people just don't have the chops. That doesn't make them bad players, and chances are, their talent lies in other aspects of the instrument. I wish you all the best in your music studies!

Answer 2

It really depends on how intensive your high school's music program is... I used to play trumpet in high school myself.

If you can eventually work your way up to the 2nd C above the staff (19 half steps above the top of the Trebel Staff) you'll be able to play anything anyone throws at you. Don't rush it though, you'll do serious damage to your lips.

If you devote time to practice every day, you should be able to increase your range into that area eventually without much trouble. Practice!

Answer 3

You will probably need to know the C above the music staff, but this will be taught to you during your music classes in high school.

Answer 4

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