I am going into my sophmore year in high school, and I am still using the same 7C mouthpiece that I have used since 4th grade! (Keep in mind that this mouthpiece is like, rusty or extremely dirty on the bottom and is starting to not look so healthy, really!) I would like to continue playing the trumpet for all of my life, or for a while, at least, and I would like to be able to reach higher notes. As of now with a 7C, I can almost reach a B flat (not concert B flat) above the scale. Does anyone have any suggestions on what brand I should buy, where I should buy it, where I can find good but inexpensive ones, etc...? (I live in the Morris County area, if you are going to tell me where...) Please give me any advice that you might be able to offer. Thanks!
2006-07-14 04:06:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Okay, it sounds like first you need to invest in a different size cup. And the reason why I say that is because youve grown from your 4th grade year physically and a 7C probably does not fit you the best. I personally like the 3C mouthpiece because of its deeper cup size. This size really helps round my tone off which in effect helps me keep better in tune with the rest of the band. The problem with choosing a bigger size cup is that your range will suffer, at least for the first time you play on it. This doesnt mean that you cant hit high notes using these mouthpieces. In fact, I have been able to hit a double G with a Bach 3C Megatone, but consistently, I top off at E above the staff. I have however, messed around and got ALMOST to a double Bb (so close to that C dag nabit!) using the same mouthpiece.
The thing that we need to realize that high notes are not achieved by the smaller mouthpiece but by sheer practice and the mechanism of the air flow from the body and through the horn. The difference that the mouthpiece offers is more of a tone and intensity adjustment more so than "making it easier" to play high notes. So be wise and realize that there is no wonder mouthpiece that makes it easier to play high.
I am very impressed that you are a sophmore and are able to play as high as a Bb. Keep it up, and read some of my questions that I answered that will help you play high notes with good endurance. As for places to buy mouthpieces, you should look at the following website: http://www.giardinelli.com
My trumpet friends and I buy stuff from it from time to time.
2006-07-14 13:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by indiantrumpet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer quite propose any "adjustable mouthpiece". because the bore and throat continues to be a similar, replacing the cup from its meant length will supply worse tone. notwithstanding, the extra known mouthpieces are both Jerwyn or Endsley Mouthpieces. i recognize that the Jerwyn moutpiece has been discontinued. The moutpieces on ebay promote for like 80 greenbacks. yet I wouldnt shell out more desirable than 30 for any mouthpiece. 80 money for a mouthpiece that wont sound as solid as 30 dollar moutpiece appears like a rip off to me.
2016-10-14 11:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local music store. The better stores often have brass instructors for private lessons. Better still they have a fitting kit or selection of mouthpieces to try. Take your horn, try different ones. As for the cleanliness part... try a scrubber pad or some 00 steel wool. Always get the cleaning kit for your horn and brush the teeth before you play if you can.
2006-07-14 04:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by frieburger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋