PhunkieBehaveYer Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 hi guys...i'm a trombone/baritone player hoping for a spot with the crossmen this summer. the biggest problem with my playing is probably my high register. so my question is, how high are baritone/euph players usually expected to play, in your expereince. i understand it's probably different from show to show and corps to corps, but i'm just looking for a general idea. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorisTS Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Well, as far as how high the show book generally goes (at least in my experience, which is not with the Crossmen), for lead bari the parts probably wouldn't go too much above high B-flat (concert pitch, here). For second, third, or euph, probably not above F (concert pitch). However, in the exercise/technique book, they'll probably expect you to practice and improve to where you can play lip slurs up to high B-flat somewhat decently. Practicing playing relaxed and smooth up there is good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 they will probably ask you to do scales and play as high as you can on them.........be sure to do lip slurs frequently so that your range will improve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Oldemeyer Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 hi guys...i'm a trombone/baritone player hoping for a spot with the crossmen this summer. the biggest problem with my playing is probably my high register. so my question is, how high are baritone/euph players usually expected to play, in your expereince. i understand it's probably different from show to show and corps to corps, but i'm just looking for a general idea. thanks. The highest note I played as a lead baritone was a C. Second parts would go up to a A. Thirds, probably no higher than a F. Those are all concert pitches. Like others have said, work on lip slurs. Also, practice lots of long pedal tones. Extending your lower range automatically improves your upper range. Good luck! Michael Oldemeyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezedogg 23 Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Well unless you have some desperate need to be a lead player, range isn't a the biggest factor. Work on pedal tones to gain control to play higher sure, but if your quality of tone and technique in your comfortable register is better than everyone else, then you'll be sure to make the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scadesboi Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 How about how low? Is a pedal Bb good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeW Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 yes......but be sure its in tune and stable.........but i doubt they will have you play it...maybe once at most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael18 Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 or you could get lucky, and get to hold it during a show - I know X-men played pedals as part of their warm-up this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorisTS Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 How about how low? Is a pedal Bb good? Most corps will play pedals as part of their warm-up/warm-down routines, and occasionally in part of the show (my pedals were my favorite notes in the show). Pretty much the same things with every other note-- in tune, steady, good sound, clean articulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassguymike Posted November 9, 2003 Share Posted November 9, 2003 hi guys...i'm a trombone/baritone player hoping for a spot with the crossmen this summer. the biggest problem with my playing is probably my high register. so my question is, how high are baritone/euph players usually expected to play, in your expereince. i understand it's probably different from show to show and corps to corps, but i'm just looking for a general idea. thanks. email me a message through this board and we'll talk. there's a big difference between lack of high range and lack of range. I'm not sure what your definition of the baritone high range is, so let's talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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