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Originally Posted by Warren  .......
His other comment was that a 3C makes you lazy. I would think that an 11.5C makes you "lazier" than a 3C as the 11.5 is probably a bit easier to squeeze out some higher notes on. My thinking incorrect? |
The issue is that a 3C is relatively easy to play. There is room if your chops swell and the rim has enough bite so you still get a clear sound, even if you haven't been practicing much. A small mouthpiece is not easier if you want to get a big sound and/or volume.
To set the record straight, there are 2 reasons for a mouthpiece choice: comfort and sound. I consider using a mouthpiece that showcases laziness to be pretty stupid. We do not always have time to prepare 100% and our audiences deserve not being disappointed. Use what works! Do not unnecessarily handicap yourself. I do use a small mouthpiece when I play my piccolo trumpet however.
It was never a goal in my life to be heard above 100 other trumpets. When I train the brass section of our local wind ensemble, we go after musical goals not noise propagation.