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Originally Posted by dcstep He's coming from a high-resistance horn (Bach 37) to a low-resistance horn (WT). I suspect he's doing some sort of lip manipulation to get the resistance he needs to feel good and is generally going sharp. IMHO, a slightly shallower cup and one-step tighter on the mpc backbore will still give him a big sound and make it easier for him to play in tune. |
Then why play the WT if you need to add resistance? Of course, it might make the transition easier. Play a "tighter" backbore now, and then open it up.
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Originally Posted by dcstep All this stuff about "working" to make a horn work is "bull", IMHO. If a horn adds work to your playing formula, then there's something wrong with the trumpet/mpc/player system and a change needs to be made. You can choose to change the "player" piece of the system, but I find it's much easier to work with the mpc/trumpet piece of the formula. |
I think I understand what you are saying here. But that doesn't eliminate the "work." If you make a change, say from a medium bore with resistance to a large bore with little resistance because you want, or need, the sound the bigger horn produces -- you will have to work to acclimate. Adjusting to a new horn is work. Adjusting to a new mouthpiece is work.
Sure you can adjust the mouthpiece/horn to fit you, which is great -- unless you want or need a different sound. I know personally I don't play as well on a low resistance wide open horn. But the sound I get from my excellent slotting Holton is great. I don't need (or want to) change my sound. But that is not the design purpose of a WT. It is wide open and made to "color" the sound. That may take work to adjust to.
Jim