HOW TO CHOOSE A MOUTHPIECE 101

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HOW TO CHOOSE A MOUTHPIECE 101

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We all understand the importance of our mouthpiece but choosing a new mouthpiece can be a daunting prospect. In this video we talk about one way to approach trying and evaluating mouthpieces. It works great in the shop and could work for you too!

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@jorymil 2 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful. Mouthpieces are this black art where sizing is inconsistent with model numbers, and rim shapes aren't represented anywhere.

@noahbrooks8675 4 жыл бұрын

I really love the feel of my Schilke 51D on my small-bore tenor. I will be switching to a large bore soon and I was wondering what a comparable mouthpiece with a large bore shank would be. Thank you for the videos!

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 4 жыл бұрын

The 51D is available in large shank as well; mouthpieces sizes in the Bach 5-6 range typically cross over between small and large shank. I will say that for my taste the 51D can be a bit deep for some large bore tenor setups; do you know what you are moving to for a large bore tenor? Depending on the horn a Schilke 51 might also be a good fit; it has a shallower cup then the 51D that may provide a bit more of the compression and feedback needed but still retain the same rim feel...

@optiTHOMAS 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using the 51D since like 7th grade, so forever. 😅 I like it's feel for lower notes but some of the higher stuff is a bit harder to get feeling and sounding really good from the deep cup. my horn is a medium bore (.525) trombone. good stuff. hope I can get a large bore one day.

@davidbucher4095 Жыл бұрын

Rather than choosing a mouthpiece, perhaps it's better to choose a mouthpiece diameter, then acquire variations, such as the ones offered by Denis Wick. He offers variations on the cup depth, throat, and backbore for a particular diameter, which allow you to move from second to first part on a mpc with a tighter throat/backbore with the same diameter.

@bradleybunk6463 4 жыл бұрын

If one could go half way between the 5g and the Allessi, it would be about right. The perfect mouthpiece does not exist. A good test would be how well it works in the ensembles you most like to play with. Thanks for your honest trial and opinions.

@davidbucher4095 Жыл бұрын

It depends on your development as a player, your trombone, the group you're in, and the part you play. Denis Wick offers mouthpieces of one diameter with different throats and backbores for when you change parts.

@bradleybunk6463 Жыл бұрын

@@davidbucher4095 that is spot on. More openness from mouthpiece makers is welcome. I do think rim size and inner bite affect my playing the most.

@robertomelendez2909 5 жыл бұрын

looking for a good lead jazz mouthpiece

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 5 жыл бұрын

What are you playing for a mouthpiece right now and what are you playing on for a horn?

@kos-3327 5 жыл бұрын

Schmitt Music Trombone Shop yes

@brendanm9237 4 жыл бұрын

So what do you think of the denis wick series of mouthpieces? I just ordered a Denis Wick 4AL, trying to find something that might help me pin down articulation and make the higher range more smoothe. My main mouthpiece is a shilke 51d. Also I play euphonium

@hudsonpedrotti7278 3 жыл бұрын

Did you try the wick before you purchased? I find with the wicks the flat rims my attacks are pretty bad

@brendanm9237 3 жыл бұрын

@@hudsonpedrotti7278 I ended up returning it can't recall the exact reason but I didn't really like it