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rowuk · 03-24-2008, 07:29 PM

den111,
I am also just one of the guys!
The problem switching horns is probably not your body. It does not surprise me that the 14A4A in the Eb and picc behaves MUCH differently than in the Schilke.
The 14A4A is one of the most efficient mouthpieces ever built. That means 3 things, the horn/mouthpiece will tell your chops what to do, you will have to learn to cooperate or suffer just like you are right now and you will not have infinite flexibilty in tone.

My suggestion? A Schilke 14B at least for the Eb, maybe the picc too, and an outside chance for all three.............

I almost NEVER recommend mouthpieces, but in your case I can see where the technology of the 14A4a and the playing characteristics of any Eb (including the Schilkes) that I have ever played would be a serious problem. The 14B is slightly less efficient (you are very much more in control but have to work a bit harder), a bit darker in sound and it feels VERY, VERY similar to the 14A4A. This is the least invasive "fix".

03-24-2008, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,640	Re: Upper Register drills den111, I am also just one of the guys! The problem switching horns is probably not your body. It does not surprise me that the 14A4A in the Eb and picc behaves MUCH differently than in the Schilke. The 14A4A is one of the most efficient mouthpieces ever built. That means 3 things, the horn/mouthpiece will tell your chops what to do, you will have to learn to cooperate or suffer just like you are right now and you will not have infinite flexibilty in tone. My suggestion? A Schilke 14B at least for the Eb, maybe the picc too, and an outside chance for all three............. I almost NEVER recommend mouthpieces, but in your case I can see where the technology of the 14A4a and the playing characteristics of any Eb (including the Schilkes) that I have ever played would be a serious problem. The 14B is slightly less efficient (you are very much more in control but have to work a bit harder), a bit darker in sound and it feels VERY, VERY similar to the 14A4A. This is the least invasive "fix". __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. Last edited by rowuk; 03-24-2008 at 07:32 PM.