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Do you have any recommendations for jazz mouthpieces? I have a generic mouthpiece that came with the instrument, I want to upgrade eventually.

Thanks so much for this. I stole my brothers trumpet and the modern triple one was in the case. Thanks for explaining!

Great video. Sounds like you play quietly, your tone will improve as well as other fundamentals. I've always been a louder player, which I think might have been diminishing my playing abilities.

Wow! I don't know how I missed this video. <grin> I have a total of 6 harmons (with a lower case "h") including a couple of the ones here. I think my current fav is a copper Harmon, but I suspect it isn't as old as the one you've got cuz it has no stamp. It came to me looking like an old, beat-up penny, so I gave it new cork, a scratched finish, and a coat of lacquer to maintain the look. It still looks old and is the one I currently carry. I think brand new ones have a slightly different construction, and I don't have any idea when the design changed or how different it might sound from earlier versions. I do have an old Emo I bought back in the 60s. I think my teacher recommended it because of the buzz, and for a long time it was the only one I had. I also have a British Selmer Styratone, the LeBlanc, neither of which I would ever play in public, the Soulo (which is REALLY buzzy!), and a Windy City, whose buzz, for me, is really volume dependent and varies quite a bit. The copper Harmon's buzz is more consistent. It's also got a pretty easy blow, but is fairly heavy of course because of the copper. Great demo, as always!

This is such a good shout actually. However, I'm curious is there a truly wireless alternative perhaps for settings where you would wanna move around while playing and not have to worry about cables getting caught? Better still is there a way to adapt the mic you've mentioned for this use case? Perhaps a compact transmitter pack that will attach to the trumpet? I know Timmy Trumpet (the DJ) has a pretty compact setup that kinda achieves this, but I can't for the life of me fogger out what it is haha.

I have to practice late at night and use a straight mute .... have ro force myself to play very softly. I like the sound of that mute as it is more natural sounding. Probably too expensive for me 😅

I've just got hold of one! Was it made for a certain size bell? My notes cant centre with it, it's as if I'm playing half valved whilst it's in

Did you know which mute Charlie shavers use? Thx a lot

"Lil Darlin" sounds fabulous. Thanks for your helpful review.

Magnifique!!!

Great tips!

Too loud. Why would you not compare to no mute and any other practice mute? Wasted review.

Great discussions of flutter tongue and the utility of spatial metaphors in the conceptualization of playing low notes.

I've a question! What stand would you use for your trumpet when using a clip on? I love using a clip on but it always feels awkward using a stand in love settings as I'm nervous about knocking the mic etc.

worn out for me = lip swelling is this normal ?

You should check out the Humes & Berg Mic-a-mute. I use that model rather than their standard cup. Two reasons: Has a nice rubber ring around the edge of the cup rather than those nasty hard edges. And it has red flocking inside the cup. RE: Fit -- You over generalize when you keep saying "tight". You need to adjust the fit so you have the sound and projection you are looking for. Super tight and it might be really mellow, which could be great if you're on a mic or in a small combo. But that tight fit will mean you will have no volume and it will be hard to project...useless in a typical big band situation. More gap and it might not be as mellow but now at least you'll be heard. It's going to be a compromise.

Isn't those just a copy of Don Maslet practice mutes ?

In the old days Tpt was the loudest. Now we compete with Gtr. We getting Louder. Is Music getting Dumber?

Man, who would've thought a tiny piece of plastic could change the character of the mute so much...great video as always, Josh! :)

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Great content, thanks.

I'm a comeback player. I largely don't need to practice the music I'm playing in a local community band. What I do need to do is improve endurance and re-establish the foundation I had prior to my 5 year hiatus (I was still doing music, I just didn't have time for trumpet). I don't really get to do multiple practice sessions each day. I've found that by incorporating rest (more so than my younger days), I can accomplish a lot just by working on one or Arban two etudes a day (I've chosen to focus on the first studies and spend a minimum of a week per etude). I might not be able to play the full etude all the way through time after time after time. What I can do is find the issues. Where am I missing notes? Is it due to the note itself or coming from the note before? From there, I can work those small portions several times, resting just as much as (if not more than) I play. I'll put it into the context of one to two phrases, but I'll only play the full etude once or twice in any given practice session. I've discovered that it's a lot more difficult at the lower listed tempo than the higher listed tempo.

For me, there's a sweet spot of my chops feeling just slightly fatigued. When I reach that point (this only happens with several consecutive days of playing), they're more responsive.

Thanks, man! I devoted a full day to the '"poo" breath attack. Wow! My tone is more supple, and everything is more connected. It will be a part of my regular routine from now on.

I literally just threw out one of those Lew Davis mutes. Mine was in a bad state though. Ray Parkyn made a version of it too.

So many words... The claim that a guitar or bass is giving out a "digital" signal is of course nonsense.

I recently bought a 4X heritage. I always liked the 4X but it felt a little too locked in for jazz playing. The heritage is more nimble and allows a bit more pitch flexibility. Demo video on my TH-cam channel. Its a great mouthpiece.

Ffff so much tslkun man 😅

The whisper penny: the world's most expensive elongated pin-tack 😂😂. 60 euros for THAT!? Seriously ? I love your reviews but man that's a lot of money.

The Whisper SshhMute sounds fabulous. It's very effective. One of the best sounding mutes I've heard. Thank you Josh! You are appreciated.

I used to have one of these practice mutes back when I played trombone. I haven’t used it in a while, and don’t remember the brand. But it was a lifesaver in my college dorm room. Great review!

Hi Josh, great video. I'm going to try the Voigt practice mute. Im enjoying your content. Can i ask what make/model horn that is, and which mouthpiece ? It looks awesome.

are chops cheeks?

Great video-extremely important information-thank you

If anyone wants one of these, I have two S. Florio mutes for sale.

I wonder if the company name is a play on words with "Drum corps".

Beautiful, with great sound. Your close-up video of the spinning mute is gorgeous. The section clip was excellent and the section's tuning was crisp, clean, and clear. Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your experience with us.

"Very informative video! However, there are still two questions bothering me. About a week ago, I resumed playing the trumpet after a six-year break. This time, my focus is on improving sound quality and range efficiently. In the past, I developed a habit of pressing too hard on the mouthpiece when playing in the upper register. I'm gradually learning to use my abdominal air support to reach higher notes, but so far, I've only managed to extend by one octave. My first question is, at what point should I consider changing my jaw/tongue position? (By this, I mean the sounds for saying 'aaa' or 'eee.') Secondly, in the upper register, do I need to move my lips, or should they remain in the same position as when playing a low C?" Some insights would be great!

I would love to hear and know the difference between Straight N.1 and 2 and this BS. Have you played with really tight position Cup or just Tight ? Hope you get my point.

Best advice I’ve ever heard!. Learn from the Best!❤that’s why they are the Best!🎺🎺

I liked the cup mute at the most closed. However, it’s not a characteristic cup mute sound. Liking the straight mute more, I bought one myself. Not as easy to play softly though because of how responsive it is.

Very mellow sounds from these mutes. And they are visually stunning. Thanks for sharing!

Great vid Josh. We carry these at work (Milano Music Center), and one day they just started showing up with the plastic inserts with no explanation! At the time, there was no mention of it on their website or anywhere else on the web I could find (I see it's there now), so this is the first time I've seen it described in detail. After some dinking around I figured out the slight sound change and, CRUCIALLY, the low F#. I can NOT stress enough how much easier the low F# is with the insert in. It's quite amazing!

Josh, this is such a great video talk! I just wish I could hear it better? For some reason, on my computer you're really quiet? But great ideas!!!

Great video! I’d love to see a “Readers Digest” version of this. Just 15-20 minutes running through the exercises.

Quick tip from personal experience, anything cold on your lips helps a lot, ice cold water ect.

I discovered this recently and it’s so true.

Im sorry to say but I know someone who just bought this mute. I tried it and was not happy at all, all of this hype for nothing. Money wasted

Awesome! What are you using to light up the backdrop?