What kind of trombone mouthpiece should I get?

What kind of trombone mouthpiece should I get?

You should select a mouthpiece that you feel comfortable and can easily play your ideal tone. Medium rim size and cup depth is recommended for beginners who have not clarified an ideal tone yet. 5C for Trumpet and Horn, and 7C for Trombone is the medium size in our line-up.

What does the C mean in mouthpieces?

Cup size: This refers to the profile of the cup. In Bach mouthpieces, the cup design is referred to by a letter (eg C). The cup depth is designated by a number (eg 7). A larger number will give a “shallower” cup, and a smaller rim diameter.

How can I improve my trombone tone?

Practice buzzing with just the mouthpiece to train your lips (and your ears) to buzz on pitch. Change pitch by changing your lip position on the mouthpiece, but don’t completely readjust. Aim lower for low notes and push from your gut. Aim higher for high notes and push from your chest.

Do all trombone mouthpieces fit all trombones?

For a trombone, are all mouthpieces able to fit into all trombones? – Quora. No. Bass or F-trigger equipped trombones especially tend to have a larger bore, or tube diameter. It helps to produce a quality sound at lower pitches.

How do you measure a trombone mouthpiece?

Step 1 Measure from one edge of the mouthpiece to the other edge. Make sure you measure directly across the center of the mouthpiece, otherwise you will get the wrong number. This measurement should be completed in millimeters. Step 2 Approximate the depth of the cup.

How do I choose a trombone mouthpiece?

The best is the one that produces the sound you want. Jazz players tend to want brighter sounds, more flexibility, and the ability to solo. This means you’ll probably want a smaller cup than if you play in orchestra. You will want a larger throat and a thinner, rounded rim to easily get different tone.

What is an F attachment trombone?

The F attachment is engaged by using a trigger which operates a valve (this is different from the three-valved valve trombone). This type of trombone is typically built with a larger bore size (0.525 or 0.547 inches (13.3 or 13.9 mm)) and is known as a B♭/F trombone, F-attachment trombone, or trigger trombone.

Can you use the same rim for trombone and trumpet?

The same digital technology used for trumpet mouthpieces is now available for trombone. You can now use the same rim for all your playing needs. Up to 3 different cup depths are available to help you tailor your sound to the setting. The heavier Curry Blank requires a slightly larger throat and backbore than standard.

What is a D Cup on a trombone?

D cups are designed for orchestral tenor and bass trombone where a dark, powerful tone is preferred. D cups also can be used with great success on the euphonium. Diameters are equivalent to industry standards.

What are the different sizes of throat and backbore mouthpieces?

Throats And Backbores Mouthpiece Type Throat Backbore S cup mouthpieces .237″ (6 mm) #375 C cup mouthpieces .233″ (5.9 mm) #375 M Cup mouthpieces (small shank) .257″ (6.5mm) #375S M Cup mouthpieces (large shank) .276″ (7mm) bore #440S