Are Warburton mouthpieces good?
In my humble opinion, the Warburton system is an excellent choice for any player as it combines a variety of combinations which allows you to tinker with your sound until you, or your conductor is happy with it, and it is a comfortable mouthpiece which allows a player to produce a good tone and to project with little …
Do all trumpet mouthpieces fit all trumpets?
There are exceptions but yes, all mouthpieces fit all trumpets. Look for a lower price mp from a real instrument manufacturer, Yamaha are reasonably priced.
What are the different trumpet mouthpiece sizes?
Sizes:
- 1C – Medium – 17.00 mm – Medium wide – Large diameter, medium cup – good for all-around use.
- 11/2C – Medium – 17.00 mm – Medium wide – Large diameter, medium cup – good for all-around use.
- 3C – Medium – 16.30 mm – Medium wide – Fairly large cup, good for all-around use.
What are the different mouthpiece shapes?
There are two basic shapes for trumpet mouthpiece cups: U shape (also referred to as C-type cup or Bowl) and V shape. The U-shaped cup will have more air turbulance at the bottom, near the throat, as the air travels around the curve and back toward the lips.
Do I need a bigger mouthpiece?
Generally, the larger mouthpiece is often played for lower registers, and the smaller mouthpiece is played for the higher registers. Then, deeper cup produces darker and milder tones while shallower cup produces more brilliant and clearer tones. Standard cup depth would be preferred for a flexible performance.
How do I know what size mouthpiece I need?
In Bach mouthpieces, the cup design is referred to by a letter (eg C). The cup depth is designated by a number (eg 7). A larger number will give a “shallower” cup, and a smaller rim diameter. A 1½C will be deeper than 7C and have a larger inner rim diameter.
What kind of mouthpieces does Warburton music make?
We manufacture a complete line of mouthpieces for Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, and Tuba – plus our growing line of top quality accessories for both brass and woodwind instruments.
What’s the resistance on a Warburton shank trumpet?
Resistance falls between the 8 & 9 backbores. The scope of the PT backbore is not as wide as the Warburton star series, which may pay off at the end of long passages. Our standard shank series is designated as “C” and is only stamped with the model number or letter.
What kind of backbores do trumpet players use?
PT Backbore – With the introduction of a new reamer design, this backbore helps to create the old-style Symphonic Trumpet sound that can project over the orchestra without becoming too bright or strident. Resistance falls between the 8 & 9 backbores.
When was the KT backbore added to the line?
KT Backbore – Added to the line in mid 1987, this backbore appeals to commercial/lead players and is characterized by its projection and secure slotting of notes above high C. The comparative resistance falls in the 4, 5, 6 series.