First Lead Mouthpiece

Tromba1030 · 02-14-2006, 08:56 PM

Hi Everybody,
I am pretty new here but i had a question...what lead mouthpiece do i get? I am in a high school jazz band and i am playing a lot of first/lead trumpet parts that get pretty high in the upper register. For all of my other playing i use a Monette B2 and for C trumpet i use a C2. Now in jazz band i feel like i need a little extra boost to keep up my endurance hit all the high notes so i was wondering what some good mouthpieces to try were...I know a couple friends who use Curry lead mouthpieces. Are those good? What else is there to try? Do i change the width of the mouthpiece or just the cup or both or neither? As you can tell i am very confused and could use some help...thanks...

mrfabulous963 · 02-14-2006, 09:47 PM

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Tromba1030 · 02-18-2006, 10:40 AM

Thanks for your help, i will be sure to try them out

Tromba1030 · 02-18-2006, 04:42 PM

I just went out today to try out some mp's. I ended up liking the Curry 1.5 Star. This one just really worked....

sdhinote · 02-18-2006, 09:19 PM

A few questions need to be answered first before anyone can actually help you. A mouthpiece is a very personal thing, and it is not a quick fix to developing range. One person's fantastic mouthpiece could be your worst enemy.

So first, what is your current, consistent, range on the equipment you're using?

Second, what, if any range development exercises are you practicing? (who's book, etc.)

Answer those and we'll go from there.

Tromba1030 · 02-18-2006, 10:58 PM

Currentlly on my Monette's i have a consistant range to a D or E above the staff. The only problem with this is that i can't hold up that range for a long time. I haven't really used "high range methods" however...

cmcdougall · 02-19-2006, 01:37 AM

You should give the Monette B2L a try, same rim with a shallower cup.

sdhinote · 02-19-2006, 08:20 PM

Looking at comparison charts I agree with the last post that if you want to stay with a Monette, the BL2 or BL2J may be worth a try. However, if you want to save a bit of money while trying out mouthpieces, look at a Schilke 13a or 13a4a, which have approximately the same dimensions as the two Monettes above.

As to range building books, I think the easiest to find are Allen Vizzutti's books or Claude Gordon's (which are just modifications of Louis Maggio's book). I realize there are others out there, but I have no personal experience with them. I was a student for many years with Cat Anderson, and I use his book with my students, but don't recommend it just to pick up and use because the publisher put so many things in the wrong place. I do not recommend gimmic books like Double Hi-C in 37 weeks or Trumpet Yoga, either.

Is there an upper register specialist (studio player) in your area who gives lessons? Most players are flattered that you appreciate their playing and want to learn from them, so don't be afraid to approach anyone, even if its just for an evaluation. Plus, knowing and learning from a great pro can open so many more doors for you than just being from any school.

joey · 02-20-2006, 10:12 AM

Tromba,

Choosing a mouthpiece is a very individual experience. It's virtually impossible for someone to help you do this without both hearing and seeing you play.

To get some real help in choosing a mouthpiece, find a good teacher, if you don't already have one.

Joey

02-14-2006, 08:56 PM	#1
Tromba1030 Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 69	First Lead Mouthpiece Hi Everybody, I am pretty new here but i had a question...what lead mouthpiece do i get? I am in a high school jazz band and i am playing a lot of first/lead trumpet parts that get pretty high in the upper register. For all of my other playing i use a Monette B2 and for C trumpet i use a C2. Now in jazz band i feel like i need a little extra boost to keep up my endurance hit all the high notes so i was wondering what some good mouthpieces to try were...I know a couple friends who use Curry lead mouthpieces. Are those good? What else is there to try? Do i change the width of the mouthpiece or just the cup or both or neither? As you can tell i am very confused and could use some help...thanks... __________________ “I am in the present. I cannot know what tomorrow will bring forth. I can know only what the truth is for me today. That is what I am called upon to serve, and I serve it in all lucidity.” -Igor Stravinsky Monette STC-1 C Trumpet C1-1S1

02-18-2006, 10:40 AM	#3
Tromba1030 Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 69	Thanks for your help, i will be sure to try them out __________________ “I am in the present. I cannot know what tomorrow will bring forth. I can know only what the truth is for me today. That is what I am called upon to serve, and I serve it in all lucidity.” -Igor Stravinsky Monette STC-1 C Trumpet C1-1S1

02-18-2006, 04:42 PM	#4
Tromba1030 Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 69	I just went out today to try out some mp's. I ended up liking the Curry 1.5 Star. This one just really worked.... __________________ “I am in the present. I cannot know what tomorrow will bring forth. I can know only what the truth is for me today. That is what I am called upon to serve, and I serve it in all lucidity.” -Igor Stravinsky Monette STC-1 C Trumpet C1-1S1

02-18-2006, 09:19 PM	#5
sdhinote Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palm Desert Posts: 78	A few questions need to be answered first before anyone can actually help you. A mouthpiece is a very personal thing, and it is not a quick fix to developing range. One person's fantastic mouthpiece could be your worst enemy. So first, what is your current, consistent, range on the equipment you're using? Second, what, if any range development exercises are you practicing? (who's book, etc.) Answer those and we'll go from there. __________________ Geoff Winstead Author of The Real Way to Play the Cat Anderson Trumpet Method - A Step by Step Approach to the Upper Register www.therealcatandersonmethod.com Yamaha 6310ZS Shew Conn Connstellation 38B FoKus Artist Model 10.5

02-18-2006, 10:58 PM	#6
Tromba1030 Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 69	Currentlly on my Monette's i have a consistant range to a D or E above the staff. The only problem with this is that i can't hold up that range for a long time. I haven't really used "high range methods" however... __________________ “I am in the present. I cannot know what tomorrow will bring forth. I can know only what the truth is for me today. That is what I am called upon to serve, and I serve it in all lucidity.” -Igor Stravinsky Monette STC-1 C Trumpet C1-1S1

02-14-2006, 09:47 PM	#2
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02-19-2006, 01:37 AM	#7
cmcdougall Piano User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 353	You should give the Monette B2L a try, same rim with a shallower cup. __________________ Me and my horn. http://photobucket.com/albums/d148/c...t=DSC00755.jpg

02-19-2006, 08:20 PM	#8
sdhinote Pianissimo User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palm Desert Posts: 78	Looking at comparison charts I agree with the last post that if you want to stay with a Monette, the BL2 or BL2J may be worth a try. However, if you want to save a bit of money while trying out mouthpieces, look at a Schilke 13a or 13a4a, which have approximately the same dimensions as the two Monettes above. As to range building books, I think the easiest to find are Allen Vizzutti's books or Claude Gordon's (which are just modifications of Louis Maggio's book). I realize there are others out there, but I have no personal experience with them. I was a student for many years with Cat Anderson, and I use his book with my students, but don't recommend it just to pick up and use because the publisher put so many things in the wrong place. I do not recommend gimmic books like Double Hi-C in 37 weeks or Trumpet Yoga, either. Is there an upper register specialist (studio player) in your area who gives lessons? Most players are flattered that you appreciate their playing and want to learn from them, so don't be afraid to approach anyone, even if its just for an evaluation. Plus, knowing and learning from a great pro can open so many more doors for you than just being from any school. __________________ Geoff Winstead Author of The Real Way to Play the Cat Anderson Trumpet Method - A Step by Step Approach to the Upper Register www.therealcatandersonmethod.com Yamaha 6310ZS Shew Conn Connstellation 38B FoKus Artist Model 10.5

02-20-2006, 10:12 AM	#9
joey Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bloomington Posts: 71	Tromba, Choosing a mouthpiece is a very individual experience. It's virtually impossible for someone to help you do this without both hearing and seeing you play. To get some real help in choosing a mouthpiece, find a good teacher, if you don't already have one. Joey

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