February 9, 20215 yr I don't play trumpet or any brass and wonder if anyone here can give me some insight. Because I'm writing a chart that is target for high school big band players. Is it true that generally C5-D5 is the practical highest notes for high school or general trumpet players? I heard for professional players, D5-F5 is fine / practical. But generally (or for high school band) up to C5-D5 is more practical ?! Also, if write for professionals, will A5 be practical? Thank you so much! Edited February 9, 20215 yr by Compopo
February 9, 20215 yr Are you sure you don't mean to be asking about the written C6 - D6 for Bb Trumpets? (which would be a concert Bb5 - C6) 1st Trumpets even in high school can usually be expected to hit a C6 but not too much higher than that.
February 10, 20215 yr Author 12 hours ago, PaperComposer said: Are you sure you don't mean to be asking about the written C6 - D6 for Bb Trumpets? (which would be a concert Bb5 - C6) 1st Trumpets even in high school can usually be expected to hit a C6 but not too much higher than that. Thank you so much for this. Yes, I meant Bb Trumpet. I was thinking in concert pitch and did mean C5 (the C one octave above middle C). Thank you for your response. Hm...I'll take this into account. It's weird that I got that information from a trumpet player, who claims he's professional.... hmm... When I was writing, just felt this range (Eb4 - C5 or D5) is just too narrow, hard to write.. So I was looking for guidance. Thanks !
February 10, 20215 yr 4 minutes ago, Compopo said: Thank you so much for this. Yes, I meant Bb Trumpet. I was thinking in concert pitch and did mean C5 (the C one octave above middle C). That is weird - the C one octave above middle C is not very high for a trumpet. They can usually go at least one octave above that. I wonder why your trumpet player friend said that - maybe he was talking about high school 3rd Trumpet players which aren't very reliable in a range higher than that? I can't really think of another reason.
February 10, 20215 yr Author 45 minutes ago, PaperComposer said: That is weird - the C one octave above middle C is not very high for a trumpet. They can usually go at least one octave above that. I wonder why your trumpet player friend said that - maybe he was talking about high school 3rd Trumpet players which aren't very reliable in a range higher than that? I can't really think of another reason. I see. So if it means 3rd player, it'd be much better. Then melody (for the lead) have more freedom / varieties of options. I'll you know if I have any new discovery about this info.
April 3, 20214 yr Author On 2/10/2021 at 3:43 PM, PeterthePapercomPoser said: That is weird - the C one octave above middle C is not very high for a trumpet. They can usually go at least one octave above that. I wonder why your trumpet player friend said that - maybe he was talking about high school 3rd Trumpet players which aren't very reliable in a range higher than that? I can't really think of another reason. After some research / findings here and there, I believe C6-D6 should be the comfortable / practical high(est) range in general. Thank you for this. I'll ignore what that musician told me. I won't have chance to see him again anyway (to discuss/confirm).
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