Ok well I struggle a lot with higher notes and the altissimo notes. In my opinion it's the worst part of my playing. For example, I can get the high f# using the side keys fine, but it doesn't always come out when I use the alternate fingering (front keys).
I can do some overtones. I can get the F (while fingering Bb) easily. I can also get third Bb pretty easily when I go up starting from the F (F, D, A, Bb) by moving my tounge back in my mouth; however, I can't just start out playing the Bb. I also can't get the note above the Bb.
I try praticing the altissimo register and for a while I'm fine. I can get the front F and F# no problems, but I can't go any higher. After practicing for a while I start to lose my ability to play the F#. I'm guessing that's because my mouth is tired, but it restricts my length of practice time.
Do you guys have any suggestions because I'm pretty frustrated?
I can do some overtones. I can get the F (while fingering Bb) easily. I can also get third Bb pretty easily when I go up starting from the F (F, D, A, Bb) by moving my tounge back in my mouth; however, I can't just start out playing the Bb. I also can't get the note above the Bb.
I try praticing the altissimo register and for a while I'm fine. I can get the front F and F# no problems, but I can't go any higher. After practicing for a while I start to lose my ability to play the F#. I'm guessing that's because my mouth is tired, but it restricts my length of practice time.
Do you guys have any suggestions because I'm pretty frustrated?