longhorn747

Hi I am a junior in high school and I'm playing 1st trumpet. Right now I'm using a 6c Vincent Bach Corp mp. I wanna get a mp that makes playing in the upper register easier but at the same time I can use it to play mid to low notes. Theres some many out there that I don't know what to pick. Can any one help me? Oh yeah... when ever I'm playing anything above a mid G, I can hear the note but at the same time I can hear the air coming out, well sometimes. I'm not sure if its because of my embachure. I can use all the help that I can get, thanks.

camelbrass

You'll hear this advice again and again....it's good advice.

The only thing that will give you a reliable upper register is diligent practice under the guidance of a good teacher. The mouthpiece is important but the skills and technique of the player are essential. The mouthpiece is the icing on the cake.

The air leakage above G (I assume G above the staff) is symptomatic of your level of development. Sounds like you need a trumpet teacher.

Regards,


Trevor

rowuk

A 6C is a pretty good all-round mouthpiece.

The trumpet is not a clarinet. The tone is not created with a reed, rather with your lips. THAT is where you need to focus.

Do a search here on embouchure and breathing. That is the only help that will accomplish anything!

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Solar Bell

Camelbrass has the right idea.

I played a Jet Tone Bill Chase for over twenty years, that is like the Schilke 6A4a.

I had no problems with high notes or low notes.

It ain't the mouthpiece, it's the player.


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Al Innella

Bach 6C is a very good mouthpiece. I wouldn`t change it at this stage of you`r development. Find a private teacher who can help you through this, in the mean time work on long tones and lip slur`s no louder than mp, hint the softer the better. there is no magic mouthpiece that`s why there are so many different brand`s size`s shapes etc. Hang in there and practice.