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Principaltrumpet · 06-16-2008, 05:40 PM

First of all I think the best straight mute depends on what you are playing. The must I use in Fetes is nowhere near the one I would use in Pines of
Rome (personally). As for a good all around straight mute I really like the trumcor mutes, if you would like something a little lower priced you can never go wrong with the Dennis Wick or Tom crown Mutes.

As for getting new corks it depends on how much you like the mute. If it does everything you need it to and you enjoy playing with it go for it. Some music stores will charge a ton for it. But some charge next to nothing.

Lastly a practice mute. There are 2 I really enjoy. I like the BrassSpa practice mute. but I also enjoy using the Sotto Voce designed by David Hickman and one of his former students Eric Baker (who is a member here). The mute is actually a straight mute but works well when you need to play soft without plugging up the horn.

If you search through the forum you will find many post on practice mutes and what is good. You will also find many different opinions. Like everything else here, take the advice, then experiment and decide what you like best.

Also search the forum for posts about practicing in an apartment. There are many great ideas. I live in one and asked about it a year or so ago and the responses were pretty interesting.
JR

06-16-2008, 05:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Principaltrumpet Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north texas Posts: 156	Re: new mute First of all I think the best straight mute depends on what you are playing. The must I use in Fetes is nowhere near the one I would use in Pines of Rome (personally). As for a good all around straight mute I really like the trumcor mutes, if you would like something a little lower priced you can never go wrong with the Dennis Wick or Tom crown Mutes. As for getting new corks it depends on how much you like the mute. If it does everything you need it to and you enjoy playing with it go for it. Some music stores will charge a ton for it. But some charge next to nothing. Lastly a practice mute. There are 2 I really enjoy. I like the BrassSpa practice mute. but I also enjoy using the Sotto Voce designed by David Hickman and one of his former students Eric Baker (who is a member here). The mute is actually a straight mute but works well when you need to play soft without plugging up the horn. If you search through the forum you will find many post on practice mutes and what is good. You will also find many different opinions. Like everything else here, take the advice, then experiment and decide what you like best. Also search the forum for posts about practicing in an apartment. There are many great ideas. I live in one and asked about it a year or so ago and the responses were pretty interesting. JR __________________ Yamaha "Chicago" C Yamaha "New York" Bb Blessing Eb/D Yamaha 6810S Picc Bach 2C Joshua C. Ritchie http://www.joshuacritchie.com Last edited by Principaltrumpet; 06-16-2008 at 05:43 PM. Reason: Decided to write more.