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Blarg
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Well, I can usually play a high A or B flat if I'm warmed up sometimes high B and C come out too.
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Herald_Trumpet3
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Thank you TrumpetGirl. Believe it or not I'm not big on the whole trumpet obsession with playing high either. I was just curious as to what everyone's range was. Obviously, if my range only goes to a high D, I don't spend all my time ( if any ) improving range. I was just curious.
Sadly, however, as stated by Walter M. Smith, author of the "Top Tones for the Trumpeter" method/studies book ( which I highly recommend for anyone trying to increase range or, more importantly, improve their tone),
"It is a sad fact that these days the demands made upon [a trumpeter] when he first enters the field of professional playing:-- and particularly by the somewhat appalling  use of the upper register of the instrument... from high C up, which are found in modern orchestral compositions scattered about with the greatest freedom."
I strongly agree with Mr. Smith and TrumpetGirl, like I said I was just curious.
However, range is important for most jazz players 
P.S. for any young trumpet players who's friends can play higher than them ( not outplay but play higher), don't worry about it, it's not all about range , although I will say that if you play in an orchestra like I do, it would be a good idea to be able to play to a high D because occasionally you will run across a first trumpet part that requires this.
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Blarg
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Now I look dumb because I'm the only one who actually answered 
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stardust177
(51 points)
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My son plays trumpet and I just asked him what his highest note is that he can play and he said a D, and then I asked what the highest note ever was that he hit, and he said it was F. So it was just like yours!
I play piano, so there's no challenge in hitting high notes. lol. But I used to play clarinet, and I remember how we used to like to challenge ourselves in various ways and one way was to see how high of a note we can play. I can imagine it's even more of a challenge with a trumpet.
I believe it's good to want to challenge yourself and have fun with your music and talk about it with others! Good topic
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Toptrump04
(311 points)
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Ah the old highest note thread. I've been working on high chops for a while now, and my highest note is double Eb, though i usually only have a double C (consistently at least). Still none of us compare to the greats who dabble in triple high range. It's all about air and aperture. I'm happy with my dub C for now.
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trumpetkid89
(108 points)
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I've played a double G before...but playing high doesn't make you a God. Infact, range is my worst aspect on trumpet. I'm mroe about technique and what not. My technical skills are actually quite surprising, it's fun stuff.
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jackie09
(105 points)
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i have hit a G above high C before, but my range is consistent and usable up to D above high C.
range is overated.
i have never come across anthing higher than a D in the music i have to play in band.
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broadway4246
(12 points)
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I just started trupmet a few years ago, I think I can play maybe up to a high G (the next no-valve after E) or an A. It's harder for me to play higher notes on a 7c mouthpiece, I play on a 1 a/2c.
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Chahlesh
(16 points)
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I don't know the correct name for this E, so I'll just show you the note
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That's the highest note I can hit.
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