Selasa, 25 September 2012

Expand Basic Skills With A Bach 3C Trumpet Mouthpiece

By Patrice McCoy


After the novice has played for a couple of years, it is always a good idea to change the mouthpiece of the trumpet. The initial pieces are designed to aid the newcomer in developing skills which can then be expanded upon as their technique and ability improves. The next logical step is to use the Bach 3C trumpet mouthpiece.

In order to best understand the reasoning behind this change, it is vital that the parents and player understand what the changes mean. Each piece is a combination of several areas including the rim, cup, bore, and backbore. These areas play such an incredible part in sounds that are produced that the difference in these points is measured in 1/10 of a millimeter.

Just as every player develops a unique sound all their own, these pieces cater to the strengths, weaknesses, and preferences of each individual. Typically a novice will have practiced on a very narrow piece in order to learn techniques, the next step is to work on a larger opening in order to develop more control and sound. It is not uncommon for the student to experience difficulty following a change in size.

With the switch in size, a player will often find it difficult to immediately reach the higher notes due to the air force necessary to achieve them. A student will notice an immediate improvement in the quality of the sounds which they are able to produce with the larger bit. Once the physical demands have been adapted to, the temporary problems are quickly forgotten.

Generally speaking, the rule for playing brass instruments is to use the biggest size possible. The more narrow a tip is, the poor the quality and less range it provides. The mouthpieces are also able to be paired to the individual player based on their preferences, skills, and desired music.

Deciding on a tip can be especially difficult for the novice player. It is a common mistake that the new player will want to try out mouthpieces which rarely provides the necessary change to gain greater abilities. A novice will often select a tip that is similar to the narrow beginner's tip they are accustomed to which offers no challenge or improvement.

The lips, teeth, jaw, mouth, and embouchure of an individual all play a vital role in determining the proper choice in mouthpiece. For instance, a person with thicker lips will fair far better with a wider opening than a person with thinner lips. This is due to the space filled with the lips and ability to move air. The size of the jaw and placement of the teeth can affect the ability to use certain cups comfortably as well.

The Bach 3C trumpet mouthpiece is often recommended by instructors due to the greater size which produces better sound and increases the abilities of the player. It is a mid-level piece that can be used as a point to refine the desired music skills for playing before proceeding to customized tips used by advanced and professional brass players. It is important to understand that this step can be difficult due to the need to increase embouchure, but the results are well worth it.




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