Bf vs. C mouthpiece?

gregc · 12-19-2005, 05:10 PM

This Q is for guys and gals who play Bf as well as C trumpets. In your opinion,
Do you use the same MP on both or is there some reason/necessity to find a seperate MP when going from the Bf to a C horn?
Thank you,
Greg

dizforprez · 01-10-2006, 08:42 AM

Everyone I know uses the same mouthpiece for both.

Jimi Michiel · 01-10-2006, 09:02 AM

I use a different mouthpiece for each keyed instrument I play. Amongst other things, the length of the mouthpiece you for each isntrument gets shorter as the instrument gets shorter. For example, my b-flat mouthpiece is longer than my C mouthpiece, which is longer than my E-flat mouthpiece. My B-flat mouthpiece is shorter than most standard mouthpieces because most standard mouthpieces (Bach, Yamaha) are actually the correct length for an A trumpet. Some people can't feel this difference, but I think it makes a significant one.

-Jimi

Manny Laureano · 01-10-2006, 09:17 AM

I use the same rim, cup, etc. for both horns but, naturally, the Bb is longer than the C. Therefore, the mouthpieces correspond in length as well. The same goes for D, Eb, and piccolo.

ML

Bill Dishman · 01-27-2006, 01:55 PM

Have used the same mp for both for many many years. However.....

in dealing with some Monette B-11 /C-11 mouthpieces, I found that there were some improvements in ease of pitch control when the C mp was used on the C horn. It was not terribly different but there was some improvement.

Point of interest.....

The Schilke "Symphony" model F-1 is so deep (funnel shaped) and with such a large throat and backbore that in order to keep the pitch it is almost a short in length as a cornet mouthpiece. I thought for sure the pitch would be sharp being so short in length. But it is not! Amazing!

Bill Dishman
Gainesville, Florida

12-19-2005, 05:10 PM	#1
gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Posts: 548	Bf vs. C mouthpiece? This Q is for guys and gals who play Bf as well as C trumpets. In your opinion, Do you use the same MP on both or is there some reason/necessity to find a seperate MP when going from the Bf to a C horn? Thank you, Greg

01-10-2006, 09:02 AM	#3
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,849	I use a different mouthpiece for each keyed instrument I play. Amongst other things, the length of the mouthpiece you for each isntrument gets shorter as the instrument gets shorter. For example, my b-flat mouthpiece is longer than my C mouthpiece, which is longer than my E-flat mouthpiece. My B-flat mouthpiece is shorter than most standard mouthpieces because most standard mouthpieces (Bach, Yamaha) are actually the correct length for an A trumpet. Some people can't feel this difference, but I think it makes a significant one. -Jimi __________________

01-27-2006, 01:55 PM	#5
Bill Dishman Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 132	Bb vs C mp selection Have used the same mp for both for many many years. However..... in dealing with some Monette B-11 /C-11 mouthpieces, I found that there were some improvements in ease of pitch control when the C mp was used on the C horn. It was not terribly different but there was some improvement. Point of interest..... The Schilke "Symphony" model F-1 is so deep (funnel shaped) and with such a large throat and backbore that in order to keep the pitch it is almost a short in length as a cornet mouthpiece. I thought for sure the pitch would be sharp being so short in length. But it is not! Amazing! Bill Dishman Gainesville, Florida

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01-10-2006, 08:42 AM	#2
dizforprez Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,076	Everyone I know uses the same mouthpiece for both.

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Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	I use the same rim, cup, etc. for both horns but, naturally, the Bb is longer than the C. Therefore, the mouthpieces correspond in length as well. The same goes for D, Eb, and piccolo. ML

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