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39% |
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10% |
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| Don't own one, using school trumpet |
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21% |
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 Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:57 pm
Haha I have a Jupiter Trumpet. All of the 8th grade trumpets that got them through the school has one. I also have a 7C mouthpiece and a 3C but I only use the 3C. I'm getting a 14C2 mouthpiece tho cause they are easier to reach the upper registry of notes. So it'll be very good for jazz band. biggrin
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:24 pm
i am a first chair, i have a yamaha trumpet
1 7C
1 5C
I dont use my 7c because it makes a really bad tone, and its hard to hit high notes (low notes are easier though)
and my 5C has a really good range!
I want another mouthpiece i dont know where to go- should i get a 3c?
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:06 pm
why not ask your band director....thats where your going to get the best advice for a new mouthpiece size....
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:32 am
or you can just go to any instrumental shop and theyll help you out finding a good mouth piece.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:44 am
i use mainly a 7c right now.
i prefer 5c, but i cant afford one, and my band director doesnt have one to rent out....
and she's right: 7c's great for low notes, but not ery good for high.
and the music we're playing right now is VERY high.
i leave every band class with a headche.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:06 am
i have a coranet trumpet with a 7c mouthpiece and we're playing really high music in band....i don't have any other mouthpieces.... crying ....but i still play just fine....2nd chair trumpet...
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:36 pm
For the best advice on trumpets, always ask a trumpet player. If your band director/local repair guy doesn't play the trumpet, he/she probably won't really know what's best for you unless they're super experienced. Find a trumpet teacher, you don't have to take lessons. Just introduce yourself, tell them what you're looking for and how long you've been playing, etc. Most of the lessons teachers I know are always really helpful and cool.
By the way, I would choose a mpc and stick with it. All the high-school players I know that switch around mouthpieces for "Oh this song is low" "Sweet this song is really high!" always end up not developing as well as those who just stick with one or two. Just my two cents!
So I had the idea the other day of doing a thread where you tour your instrument's case by taking pictures of all the stuff inside. I always thought you could get a good idea of a brass player's personality by looking inside their cases! For example, I have a crap ton of books and music. Everyone that looks at my case probably knows I'm an obsessive freak. biggrin haha What do you guys think?
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 2:28 pm
I like that idea! Go for it! I'd definitely reply to it.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:57 pm
Hmm... I don't really have much of anything in my trumpet case. I got used to an empty case since there isn't any room in a flute case, my primary instrument. Though I do have a ton of junk in the piccolo pocket of the case...
Mostly I just have things to clean my instrument with. Pad cleaning papers, valve oil, polishing cloths.
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:48 pm
Cowboy Brock or you can just go to any instrumental shop and theyll help you out finding a good mouth piece. i wouldnt do that....your band director knows how you play better than some idiot that just met you. i think thats awesome...about the case thing too. and in mine i have a bunch of cleaning things and i have homework for other classes, a bandanna and i have some extra skateboard wheels and ball bearings.
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:03 am
Does anybody think Shilke mouthpieces are bad? I've heard good and bad about some different sizes. Also does anyone have a 14C2? stare
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Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:28 am
Never heard anything bad about them, I know my lessons teacher uses a Schilke on his Piccolo. He knows what he's doing, so I'd assume it's probably a good mpc. Never used a 14C2, sorry! I've been on a 3C Bach for about 3 years now. here's the case thing http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?t=11754755Some of the pictures got jacked up in Photobucket, sorry about that!
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:24 am
natures swiftness For the best advice on trumpets, always ask a trumpet player. If your band director/local repair guy doesn't play the trumpet, he/she probably won't really know what's best for you unless they're super experienced. Find a trumpet teacher, you don't have to take lessons. Just introduce yourself, tell them what you're looking for and how long you've been playing, etc. Most of the lessons teachers I know are always really helpful and cool. By the way, I would choose a mpc and stick with it. All the high-school players I know that switch around mouthpieces for "Oh this song is low" "Sweet this song is really high!" always end up not developing as well as those who just stick with one or two. Just my two cents! So I had the idea the other day of doing a thread where you tour your instrument's case by taking pictures of all the stuff inside. I always thought you could get a good idea of a brass player's personality by looking inside their cases! For example, I have a crap ton of books and music. Everyone that looks at my case probably knows I'm an obsessive freak. biggrin haha What do you guys think? Yeah, my band teacher tries to give me advice about the trumpet but he's a drummer (and a hardcore one at that!) He also thinks I'm made of money (recommending a Monet mouthpiece at $200 and a Bach Stradivarius at $2100) which doesn't help. I'm also taking music lessons from another old guy but he doesn't know anything about the trumpet so I'm pretty hopeless in that area. There are 4 trumpets in my band (yeah, small) and I am 1st chair. I play all first parts, and every now and then the 2nd chair trumpet does as well. The band teacher routinely expresses his discontent with my playing ability, but he needs to see that I'm just not at that level yet. I play on a Yamaha (a very old one) with 2 7C mouthpieces. I got one when it was purchased, and I tried to purchase another 3C from Faxx, but that company has another way to measure mouthpieces. So the 3C I thought I was getting actually turned out to be a 7C. Next time I'll just get a 5C or something.
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 12:29 am
Jimbo Rich 5C's are the best for learning because it right in the middle. 3C are harder to play with and 7C's are easiest to play with. I'm no expert but I listen when I hear experts talk. 3nodding The smaller the number the bigger the bowl or base or whatever. more experienced players must have 3c.. if you cant play on one yet than use a 5c and transition. practice with that until you get good enouugh to play on the 3C. I hope im not giving wrong information... sweatdrop That sucks, I learned on a 7C and all I have now is a 7C and all I'm used to playing on is a freaking 7C! This sucks! I wish I had a 5C or a 3C or something, because, as first chair, all I play are the high parts. I NEED A BETTER MOUTHPIECE!!!
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:41 am
Now i'm lost what are the C??????
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