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Originally Posted by Jimi Michiel  Tony-
Do you have any tips for quickly switching from trumpet to flugel? I use a Monette FLG2 (V cup) on my flugel and a Monette C12 on my trumpet. I played a couple shows this summer where I had to quickly switch from bucket-muted flugel in the low register to trumpet in the upper register and even when I nailed the lick, it never really felt comfortable (and a lot of times I didn't nail the lick, which felt even more uncomfortable...)
Thanks,
Jimi |
Bucket muted flugel in the low register. That would make the horn VERY stuffy. You could bend the metal prongs that hold the bucket to the bell to put it as far out as possible. The audience won't hear the difference and it is a lot less stuffy.