One of the most sought-after areas for trumpet playing is the secret to playing high notes with ease. The ability to perform in the altissimo register has been a challenge from the beginning of time. Screech trumpet players today are placed on a more elevated level than those with advanced technical abilities or even the most gifted player with the best tone. If one would visit most trumpet bulletin boards today, the most popular question is “How can I play high notes easier”? Small fortunes have been made by authors and publishing companies after flooding the market with many “easy…