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kadleck · 07-24-2007, 11:51 PM

Hi Oscar -

Sorry for the delayed response. I'm in the process of moving & things are hectic.

Although many trumpeters don't like to play the flugelhorn, I LOVE playing it. It can really add another dimension to many gigs, especially if you are the only wind instrument on the job.

However, I almost never practice on it. I'm not really sure why. I will say that I generally try very hard to make it sound as little like a trumpet as possible. I prefer the puffy, warm (almost trombone-like) sound. Shameless plug: I would also like to mention that my current flugel (Stage 1 Classic) is one of the prettiest sounding horns I've ever played.

Mouthpieces: I used to play a Bach 3, which did not fit properly into the Stage 1, so Felix (of NYTC) turned me on to a GR (forgot the model #), which is similar to the 3 and fits in nicely. It has little to do (in any way) with my trumpet piece.

Thanks -
Tony

07-24-2007, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
kadleck Artist in Residence Piano User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: new york Posts: 473	Re: Flugelhorn Practice Hi Oscar - Sorry for the delayed response. I'm in the process of moving & things are hectic. Although many trumpeters don't like to play the flugelhorn, I LOVE playing it. It can really add another dimension to many gigs, especially if you are the only wind instrument on the job. However, I almost never practice on it. I'm not really sure why. I will say that I generally try very hard to make it sound as little like a trumpet as possible. I prefer the puffy, warm (almost trombone-like) sound. Shameless plug: I would also like to mention that my current flugel (Stage 1 Classic) is one of the prettiest sounding horns I've ever played. Mouthpieces: I used to play a Bach 3, which did not fit properly into the Stage 1, so Felix (of NYTC) turned me on to a GR (forgot the model #), which is similar to the 3 and fits in nicely. It has little to do (in any way) with my trumpet piece. Thanks - Tony