Posted by Sean Chisham on September 13, 2000 at 09:36:38:
In Reply to: Range posted by Marc on September 13, 2000 at 08:44:28:
First of all, I am yet to play music which exploits more than 4 full octaves. It ain't a contest, so don't get too wrapped up in worrying about pinching out a high zzzz or flopping out a double pedal ZZZZ. Just work towards a quality range and extended it gradually as needed.
The five octaves you are hearing of is most likely 4 full octaves plus 1 or two half steps in the next octave on the top end. I wouldn't call this a 5 octave range, but instead a 4 and 1/6th octave range or somesuch if keeping score. Did I mention that this is not a sporting event?
sean