Fetes - Mute Choice?

Hags888 · 09-27-2006, 03:31 PM

I've been working on the Fetes excerpt (from Debussy's Three Nocturnes) again, and I have not been happy with a mute choice. I've heard several different choices on recordings (from what sounds like a cup mute mixed down at a lower volume, to a practice mute).

What are some suggestions for this excerpt...what have other people used before? I've been trying to track down a Spivak Whispa Mute, but can't for the live of me find a single place that has one in stock.

Any ideas?

RG111 · 09-27-2006, 04:10 PM

Years ago I remember doing it with the Spivak, but more recently with the Jo-Ral practice mute. There are some new "quiet" mutes out now that I have not tried that might work well.
Roy Griffin

Vulgano Brother · 09-27-2006, 04:12 PM

Those good 'ol plastic Bach mutes with the stick-on artificial cork are perfect for Fetes.

Alex Yates · 09-27-2006, 05:12 PM

The blue "Chicago mute" is a good one. If you don't have one of those, the plastic Bach with cotton inside works great. I usually default to the Bach.

trumpetmike · 09-27-2006, 06:03 PM

Hickman - sotto voce mute - perfect for Fetes

Alex Yates · 09-27-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by trumpetmike

Hickman - sotto voce mute - perfect for Fetes

Doh! I forgot about that jewel. You are right Mike. The sotto voce mute is a wonderful choice. I have tried a few of them, but have yet to pick one up. I must add it to the list of "must haves" for my mute collection.

Jimi Michiel · 09-27-2006, 07:26 PM

Scott-

Find me at school sometime and try my "Kosaka" Mute. A friend of mine who now works at Monette started making them when he was at NEC. I'm not sure exactly what it's made of, but it works perfectly for things like Fetes, although you would probably want everyone in the section to get one.

Jimi

Jimi Michiel · 09-27-2006, 07:28 PM

Sorry, I can't figure out how to make the picture smaller... Anybody know?

Albert Castillo · 09-28-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother

Those good 'ol plastic Bach mutes with the stick-on artificial cork are perfect for Fetes.

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Albert Castillo · 09-28-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother

Those good 'ol plastic Bach mutes with the stick-on artificial cork are perfect for Fetes.

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09-27-2006, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hags888 Pianissimo User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Twin Cities, MN Brand: whatever works Posts: 140	Fetes - Mute Choice? I've been working on the Fetes excerpt (from Debussy's Three Nocturnes) again, and I have not been happy with a mute choice. I've heard several different choices on recordings (from what sounds like a cup mute mixed down at a lower volume, to a practice mute). What are some suggestions for this excerpt...what have other people used before? I've been trying to track down a Spivak Whispa Mute, but can't for the live of me find a single place that has one in stock. Any ideas?
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09-27-2006, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
RG111 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 261	mutes Years ago I remember doing it with the Spivak, but more recently with the Jo-Ral practice mute. There are some new "quiet" mutes out now that I have not tried that might work well. Roy Griffin
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09-27-2006, 04:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home Posts: 2,963	Those good 'ol plastic Bach mutes with the stick-on artificial cork are perfect for Fetes.
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Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Brand: ECLIPSE Posts: 2,401	The blue "Chicago mute" is a good one. If you don't have one of those, the plastic Bach with cotton inside works great. I usually default to the Bach.
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09-27-2006, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Syracuse/Fort Worth Brand: Monette Posts: 1,671	Scott- Find me at school sometime and try my "Kosaka" Mute. A friend of mine who now works at Monette started making them when he was at NEC. I'm not sure exactly what it's made of, but it works perfectly for things like Fetes, although you would probably want everyone in the section to get one. Jimi
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trumpetmike Forte User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Farnham (a place too smal Brand: Whatever works Posts: 1,202	Hickman - sotto voce mute - perfect for Fetes

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Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Syracuse/Fort Worth Brand: Monette Posts: 1,671	Sorry, I can't figure out how to make the picture smaller... Anybody know?
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