Temporary mouthpiece switch advice wanted

Dayton · Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 6:20 pm Post subject:

You mentioned that you use a Monette B2 occasionally. Have you considered the Monette B2LD S1? It is the same rim rim with a shallower cup, along the lines of a Bach 1.25D. You could get it in the XLT weight for added "sizzle."

Also, I find the transition between Bach 1.25 and Pickett Brass 1.25 to be fairly easy. The Pickett Brass mouthpieces are available in 12 (!) cup depths, so another potentially easy transition option would be to get a Pickett Brass 1.25 CD or D.

Good luck!

matahaka · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 2:05 am Post subject:

When I was in school, I switched from a 1.25 C bach to a 67CX, and a few years later to a 67CT (and 67C** for C trumpet). Our school had many musicals and to get the sizzle and sound, I did a consultation with Steve Emery then and settled with a 67CTZ. It worked well for me then and I still keep the mouthpiece, but these few years its been mostly classical and no musicals (in Taiwan).

I have seen many people do wonders on other mouthpieces, but I would definitely advise you to use another mouthpiece if you get the gig. Before you get the gig though, it might be helpful to just play on the Hammond first and experiment warming up daily with both of them and see where it takes you (or not).

Winghorn · Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2017 2:07 pm Post subject:

Sorry to be a pill, but this just drives me nuts...

ADVISE- a verb. Example: "I advise you not to do this".

ADVICE- a noun. Example: "Please give me some advice".

And no, my own grammer and word choice are not perfect.

Steve

KHH73 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:10 am Post subject:

**grammar

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KHH73 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:36 am Post subject:

An update on the audition for those interested:
So I showed up for the live callback audition on Saturday about an hour early so I could get my chops going and make some last minute tweaks. As the designated time of 6:00 approached I was noticing how few musicians and specifically, trumpet players, seemed to be there. When 6:00 came the only folks in the warm area were myself, a sax player and a cello player.
The girl managing the audition came in to collect us and took us to the band room where we met the panel of entertainment management, the two show designers, and the musical director. They explained they were only hiring for three spots. Then, each of us performed our two minutes of prepared music. The cello and sax player were both very good. For my part I performed a bit of Stardust as played by Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Band as well as a little arrangement of All of Me. ***Note*** I can't scream the way Doc does by a long shot. I played a nice little snippet that tops out at a C and just used the piece to show off a big sound and some lyricism.
I began the All of Me bit with a plunger at fairly soft volume and brought to a big, open, big-band-ish conclusion in an attempt to demonstrate an understanding of dynamic contrast in music. The panel seemed to be delighted with the performances that each of us provided and were very complimentary.
They then handed out two arrangements for us to sight-read as a section while the musical director accompanied on piano. One of the pieces was an arrangement of Radiohead's Creep (interesting) and I don't recall the name of the other. We started the first piece which began with a tenor sax line. It sounded a bit wonky and I quickly realized that the tenor sax part and trumpet parts had not been transposed...the key on the page was one flat (F major). The music director stopped us and was quite embarrassed and apologetic as he realized he forgot to transpose the parts.
When I mentioned the sax player and I could just read it up a step and in the key of G major the panel seemed super impressed (thank you very much classical trumpet playing transposing experience. haha) To his credit, the sax player made the change perfectly and we did, in my opinion, an honorable reading of both pieces.
Now regarding the mouthpiece issue. I was astonished at how simple the trumpet parts were. Between both arrangements the highest I ever had to go was a G on top of the staff. I may have overestimated what the demands of this gig will be should I get it. I was playing on the smallish Hammond mouthpiece for the reading and in the back of my mind kept thinking I would be fine on the ol' Bach 1.25 C.
Regardless of how the book turns out or if I even get the gig or not, I am still going to take the great advice of many of you on this post and invest in one or two commercial mouthpiece options just so that I have them and don't have to scramble next time one is needed.
( this post was written off the top of my head and not proof-read as I am at work at the moment. I apologize in advance for any misspellings or grammar errors contained within and will edit this for posterity later when I have more time) Thanks much!!
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kmag · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 9:54 am Post subject:

Congratulations! it sounds to me like it went very well.
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Arjuna · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:34 am Post subject:

Curry 3C Dot.

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Winghorn · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:01 am Post subject:

Busted.

KHH73 · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:42 pm Post subject:

No worries Winghorn! I'm glad you put it on my radar. Like you, I enjoy quality writing with attention to details but sometimes, particularly when time is short, I overlook things just as we all do!

My big pet peeves are sloppy use of to, too, two, there, they're, and they're. I also roll my eyes big time if I hear or see "irregardless"!
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Winghorn · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Kevin.

How about "your" and "you're"?

Your: a possessive pronoun.

You're: A contraction for you are.

Is that your trumpet?

You're welcome.

If you're going to... etc.

Steve

bach_again · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject:

TKSop · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 4:28 pm Post subject:

Purely out of curiosity - what model of Hammond piece was it you used?

I'm guessing a 6 rim if it felt like a 5C kind of ID to you, just curious really.

PC · Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:55 pm Post subject:

Hi everybody!

Just ordered online a GR 67 CT Z to add to my mouthpiece collection (shhh, don't tell my wife i did it again)!

Very excited as this will be my first GR one.

Regards
Pierre

Justin_Smith · Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 3:01 pm Post subject:

There is no shame for using different mouthpieces for different playing situations. For me it is about finding the right tool for the job. I agree with what was said earlier, you need to practice on both setups if you are using both regularly.
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KHH73 · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:03 pm Post subject:

Audition results update- I won the audition and was offered the job. Unfortunately the amount of pay they offered was far below the minimum figure I would have even considered, so I declined.

They will be coming back to me this week with a better offer. We will wait and see though I'm not holding my breath.
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PC · Posted: Sat May 06, 2017 12:30 pm Post subject:

LulaNord · New Member Joined: 12 May 2017 Posts: 1

Hi...i am a new user here. In my case when I have to sound like a lead player I use a GR 67MS, which is essentially the same rim diameter with a shallower cup. For me, that works better than using a smaller diameter, but that's me. I use a smaller diameter on piccolo trumpet and I know many classical players who do use a smaller diameter for their commercial setup.

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