Silent Brass System

(Trumpet)(2009) · 01-06-2007, 01:55 AM

I am considering purchasing a Silent Brass System. It would be helpful to get your take on it. Was it worth it? Do you enjoy it/use it often? Pros? Cons?

Solar Bell · 01-06-2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by (Trumpet)(2009)

I am considering purchasing a Silent Brass System. It would be helpful to get your take on it. Was it worth it? Do you enjoy it/use it often? Pros? Cons?

Yes, I am assured that both Pros and Cons have used tha Silent Brass System.

-cw-

Manny Laureano · 01-06-2007, 08:13 AM

You're better off finding a place to practice where you don't disturb anyone rather than learning to play against a stuffy mute and fool yourself into thinking you're developing a proper sound. There's also nothing wrong with learning to practice quietly as long as you have an outlet where you can play loudly somewhere else. These sorts of things are okay as a limited use item but I sure wouldn't make it part of my regular practice. However, if you have no choice, you have no choice.

ML

ML

Manny Laureano · 01-06-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Solar Bell

Yes, I am assured that both Pros and Cons have used tha Silent Brass System.

-cw-

Chuck, you really are incorrigible.

ML

Alex Yates · 01-06-2007, 10:01 AM

Save your money and get a Bremner Shhhhhh Mute or a Brass Spa practice mute. Even with one of these, Manny's advice is good advice.

tpter1 · 01-06-2007, 10:16 AM

I bought one. It sits in my mute bag. It's been there for about 2 years. I used it once or twice.

You don't get a clear idea of how you sound. The mute adds ALOT of resistance. The wires are annoying. The added resistance makes you over-compensate. So, it sits in the case. I have other practice options available.

(Trumpet)(2009) · 01-06-2007, 02:04 PM

Well, my practice time and setting may be pretty limited next year, because I am going to be a foreign exchange student. I am not sure how much time I will have to practice, or if may host family will appreciate the "noise". Hopefully I will be able to find somewhere to practice outside of the house, but I don't know. What is the "sshhhhhhMute" ? Are there any other mutes that you would reccommend for this situation?

Richard Oliver · 01-06-2007, 02:20 PM

http://www.dillonmusic.com/HeleoCart...CG6ncjSXjEg%3d

The above link takes you to Dillon Music Store's online practice trumpet mute section.

There's plenty to choose. I own a Wick practice mute. Works good.

Never tried the Bremner, but those who recommended it to you are VERY good trumpet players.

Regards,

Richard Oliver

BudBix · 01-06-2007, 02:54 PM

And then there is the Renuzit practice mute!
http://www.dallasmusic.org/gearhead/...ce%20Mute.html

A.N.A. Mendez · 01-06-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by (Trumpet)(2009)

I am considering purchasing a Silent Brass System. It would be helpful to get your take on it. Was it worth it? Do you enjoy it/use it often? Pros? Cons?

I like mine, use it only some of the time. I like the true sound you get if you use good quality headphones.Great with my wife the noise monitor down the hall......

01-06-2007, 01:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
(Trumpet)(2009) New Friend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	Silent Brass System I am considering purchasing a Silent Brass System. It would be helpful to get your take on it. Was it worth it? Do you enjoy it/use it often? Pros? Cons?

01-06-2007, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Re: Silent Brass System You're better off finding a place to practice where you don't disturb anyone rather than learning to play against a stuffy mute and fool yourself into thinking you're developing a proper sound. There's also nothing wrong with learning to practice quietly as long as you have an outlet where you can play loudly somewhere else. These sorts of things are okay as a limited use item but I sure wouldn't make it part of my regular practice. However, if you have no choice, you have no choice. ML ML

01-06-2007, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Re: Silent Brass System Save your money and get a Bremner Shhhhhh Mute or a Brass Spa practice mute. Even with one of these, Manny's advice is good advice.

01-06-2007, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
tpter1 Forte User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern New York Posts: 2,309	Re: Silent Brass System I bought one. It sits in my mute bag. It's been there for about 2 years. I used it once or twice. You don't get a clear idea of how you sound. The mute adds ALOT of resistance. The wires are annoying. The added resistance makes you over-compensate. So, it sits in the case. I have other practice options available. __________________ -Glenn "Roses have thorns; shining waters mud. Clouds and eclipses stain the moon and the sun; and history reeks of the wrongs we have done. After today, after today, consider me gone."- Sting

01-06-2007, 02:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
(Trumpet)(2009) New Friend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22	Re: Silent Brass System Well, my practice time and setting may be pretty limited next year, because I am going to be a foreign exchange student. I am not sure how much time I will have to practice, or if may host family will appreciate the "noise". Hopefully I will be able to find somewhere to practice outside of the house, but I don't know. What is the "sshhhhhhMute" ? Are there any other mutes that you would reccommend for this situation?

01-06-2007, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richard Oliver Forte User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 1,206	Re: Silent Brass System http://www.dillonmusic.com/HeleoCart...CG6ncjSXjEg%3d The above link takes you to Dillon Music Store's online practice trumpet mute section. There's plenty to choose. I own a Wick practice mute. Works good. Never tried the Bremner, but those who recommended it to you are VERY good trumpet players. Regards, Richard Oliver

01-06-2007, 02:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
BudBix Pianissimo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 172	Re: Silent Brass System And then there is the Renuzit practice mute! http://www.dallasmusic.org/gearhead/...ce%20Mute.html __________________ Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words. - Baruch Spinoza

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