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coloradomacs New Member
Joined: 19 May 2020 Posts: 8
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:08 am Post subject: Producing A Rich Flugel Tone |
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I'm wondering how I should work on my Flugelhorn playing to get the most deep rich tone possible. Any suggestions on what to practice and what to focus on to get that tone. I'd love to hear your favorite flugel players and favorite flugel pieces. I'm also interested to hear if you have any other types of tones you love and how to produce that tone. _________________ Bach Strad 37
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mafields627 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 09 Nov 2001 Posts: 3776 Location: AL
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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It might be helpful if you told us what your gear is. If you're tying to get that trombone-esque sound on a horn designed for a light, French sound I don't think you'll get very far. _________________ --Matt--
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coloradomacs New Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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mafields627 wrote: | It might be helpful if you told us what your gear is. If you're tying to get that trombone-esque sound on a horn designed for a light, French sound I don't think you'll get very far. |
I have a Yamaha 631G and I play on a Bach 7CFL and 3CFL. _________________ Bach Strad 37
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Bryant Jordan Veteran Member
Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 410 Location: Utah, USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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Something I always tell others when they’re striving for a certain sound is to have a solid and crisp concept of sound. Once you’ve established the exact concept of the sound you want (whether it’s a brilliant, resonant sound on the C or a fluffy, dark sound on flugel), you should constantly and actively be striving for it while playing.
Something that works for me when I play dark soft and fluffy is opening my aperture a bit more. That being said, different things work differently for different people, so experiment a little and see if you can find any instant sound changes. If not, over time, and with your sound concept, your sound will develop.
And as mentioned above, the right equipment will make a HUGE difference.
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zaferis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 2327 Location: Beavercreek, OH
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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You might be happier with some other mouthpieces, I've never settled into a Bach Flugel piece for sound, Yamaha 14F4 or Curry.. but that you'll have to do some searching/investigating .. For me the Curry 3FL. is a good mix of tone and playability.
As you practice with the Flugel, spend a lot of time playing softly and with a less aggressive articulation.. think D or L articulation (softer).. I think you'll find your tone will mellow and blossom. Try not to play it like your trumpet.
Additionally, listen to some good players to have a concept of what you're striving for.. Even some British Brass Bands to get a comparison to a jazz soloist/combo player. _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
Adjunct Professor
Bach Trumpet Endorsing Artist
Retired Air Force Bandsman |
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mafields627 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 09 Nov 2001 Posts: 3776 Location: AL
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Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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I was going to recommend the Curry mouthpieces as well. I have a Yamaha Shew flugel and noticed a HUGE difference between the Curry mouthpiece and Shew mouthpiece. The tone was much darker and thick with the Curry. _________________ --Matt--
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Jon Arnold Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:25 am Post subject: |
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Work on your concept first. Listen to Roy Hargrove, Bobby Shew and Carl Saunders flugel sounds. I have an Adams F1 and use a ACB 3MDF mouthpiece. Real happy with the setup. |
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