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Are Jet Tone mouthpieces any good?

Are Jet Tone mouthpieces any good?

Finally, the Jet-Tone Symphony C mouthpiece is a classic in every way, shape, and form. Rich sound, free-blowing, and good response make it a great all-around mouthpiece. If you prefer standard, classic pieces, its deep cup and unique design make it a great mouthpiece for all types of trumpeters.

What is the most common trumpet mouthpiece?

The Bach 7C is perhaps the most selected mouthpiece in the world for trumpet playing. The C cup is a medium cup, perfectly versatile in a variety of playing situations. A beginning trumpet player will feel right at home on a 7C whether playing in concert band, marching band, or jazz ensembles.

What mouthpiece is good for high notes trumpet?

With the Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C, you can hit the highest of the high notes with confidence, make the most of your playing abilities and make every performance better than the one before. The Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C is the highest priced mouthpiece on our list, but its value makes it well worth the extra money.

Does trumpet mouthpiece make a difference?

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.

What mouthpiece did Louis Armstrong use?

Louis played on a variety of mouthpieces. Right at the end of his career he was on a Purviance 4*K4 (maybe wrong model number ut I am sure that is the one). Earlier he played on a Giardinelli which was a scaled up version of his earlier Selmer double cup mouthpiece.

What mouthpiece did Miles use?

Heim mouthpieces In the mid 50s, Miles Davis (probably one of the only jazz trumpeters we haven’t seen use a Bach!) moved onto his Heim mouthpiece. It had a narrow rim with a deep V cup that helped him create the super dark trumpet sound he’s known for.

Is 3C or 7C better for high notes?

To the OP: Note that while the 3C is a tad shallower than the 7C which will give you a brighter sound, not necessarily “better”, its inner cup diameter is slightly bigger, so it won’t necessarily make for easier high notes. More practice and development makes for easier high notes.

What mouthpiece did Miles Davis use?

Heim mouthpieces
Heim mouthpieces In the mid 50s, Miles Davis (probably one of the only jazz trumpeters we haven’t seen use a Bach!) moved onto his Heim mouthpiece. It had a narrow rim with a deep V cup that helped him create the super dark trumpet sound he’s known for.

What kind of mouthpiece does Wynton Marsalis use?

Last July, Dave Monette brought out Wynton a new PRANA 3 Bb trumpet, serial number 2070. He also brought a few prototype mouthpieces for Wynton to try. The new PRANA B2S3 was the winner, which Wynton has been playing all year.

What brand trumpet did Miles Davis play?

The Martin Trumpet
Miles Davis played a variety of custom-made Martin Committee trumpets throughout his career; in the photo is a Green custom-made, engraved Martin trumpet with a Conn 5 mouthpiece with serial no.

What mouthpiece did Clifford Brown use?

Clifford Brown’s sound has always been renowned for its juiciness. What mouthpiece did he use? Bach 17C1 and 17C2, equivalent now to Bach 10 3/4 CW.

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Ruth Doyle