7D or 7E

frenchkittiesofdoom · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:08 am Post subject: 7D or 7E

I've used a 7C for about 7 years. I experimented with a 3C, but I couldn't play my trumpet as well with that mouthpiece. I play a lot of high notes(as high as C above the staff) in songs I play, but I also pride myself on being able to play the low parts when my school needs the best trumpet player to play that part. So I'm looking for something that will aid my upper register while not hurting my low notes that bad
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ltkije1966 · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:22 am Post subject:

FKoD,
This is a perfect question for your teacher. If you don't have one, please consider getting one.

I had similar questions/issues and settled on a 5B for many years. Deeper cup that gives a rich sound. But small enough rim that it didn't seem any bigger than my 7C.

The 7E has a much different (brighter) sound. I found the lower notes a bit more difficult, too.

Lots of factors can affect your range. It really depends on how you play. I've found that a mouthpiece is very seldom a solution, but only a tool.

Good luck.
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Ed Hernandez · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:15 am Post subject:

Since the question is 7D vs. 7E here's my 2 cents. I found 7E to be too shallow, thus played on a 7DW for many years for all around and worked well for me. At the time I was playing a Conn Constellation and mostly Salsa Bands. Oye..., seem like yesterday, but come to think of it, it has been over 20 years ago. I'm 54 now

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jf_trumpet · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:09 pm Post subject:

Personally I would choose the 7D for the tighter backbore and that the rim looks a bit more comfortable to me (flatter). Should help playing high for longer. It doesn't look that shallow either, certainly compared to what I play, so the tone should be ok too. Still you have to try these things and see how they pan out.

Jerry · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:05 am Post subject:

The Bach 7E is primarily a piccolo trumpet mouthpiece, with a very open backbore.

The Bach 7D has a tighter backbore than the backbore on a 7C or 7.

I'd try the 7D first.
Ronald Romm played a Bach 7D in the Canadian Brass while Fred Mills played a 1.5C, and they sounded pretty good together.

Steve A · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:19 am Post subject: