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rowuk · 04-17-2008, 05:38 PM

I am not a fan of interchangeable part mouthpieces. They can't really be optimized for anything!

Post like yours always make me snicker. A trumpet player willing to change but no specifics. That always makes me think that a decision like this is treated like changing underwear or socks (or brand of toilet paper).

My take: if you have not done some EXTENSIVE soul searching and analysis of your own playing, the chances of finding something better are about 0%. If a mouthpiece change is due for my students or myself, I know exactly why - and it NEVER has anything to do with range. It takes at least 1 to 6 months to "try out" a mouthpiece. The brands you mentioned will cover the next 10 years or so

04-17-2008, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,367	Re: Mouthpiece advice needed I am not a fan of interchangeable part mouthpieces. They can't really be optimized for anything! Post like yours always make me snicker. A trumpet player willing to change but no specifics. That always makes me think that a decision like this is treated like changing underwear or socks (or brand of toilet paper). My take: if you have not done some EXTENSIVE soul searching and analysis of your own playing, the chances of finding something better are about 0%. If a mouthpiece change is due for my students or myself, I know exactly why - and it NEVER has anything to do with range. It takes at least 1 to 6 months to "try out" a mouthpiece. The brands you mentioned will cover the next 10 years or so __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.