I have now been playing the trumpet for seven months and can play all the way to C on top of the staff. My band teacher keeps telling me I play good but mabe I need someone elses opinion.

here is a great idea u can do, buy a microphone and record yourself. Then play it back and see what you think. If you have never heard yourself play get ready for a real treat. I remember the first time i recorded myself on my pc with sound recorder and i almost wanted to rip my hair out. check it out! oh and if you expect anyone here to tell u how u sound with out actually hearing u would be virtually impossible. Unless, u make a few recordings of etudes or scales and mail it to some of us.

ur a great trumpet player! i have been laying trumpet for 7 years. i can only reach a Bb on top of the stave. Thats with braces of though. i bet when i get them off i will be able to play real high. Being able to play high is good but also focus on improvong ur overall tone and building lip muscle. always remeber to keep ur chin up when u play. it makes a huge difference. Good luck with ur trumpet...keep on practising and u will be the next James Morrison!

hmm i`ve been playing for, let`s see 5 and half years, i have a consistant C and everyonce in a while i have a G, but range isnt really all... you gotta factor in phrasing, dynamics, tone, counting, all sorts of stuff... like someone said you`d have to send us some recordings. I`m sure you`re doing fine, keep it up!