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sjd
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Joined: 15 Feb 2005
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Location: South Devon, England
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 Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 3:23 am Post subject: Muting a mute! |
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Hi, I'm a real beginner, been playing only 3 months. I got the Yamaha silent brass system when I first bought my trumpet (Yamaha YTR2335)but have since sold it because I really didn't like wearing headphones whilst playing, or the resistance that it gave. I still need to consider the poor neighbours though as I struggle with the 'high' notes (that's a third space C for me folks).
I also have a Denis Wick straight mute - has anyone got any ideas on further reducing the volume using this mute. I found the resistance given by the silent brass quite difficult as a beginner whereas I don't have problems with the straight mute, presumably all practice mutes give a similar resistance. Is it a good or a bad thing for a beginner to practice with such a mute.
So many questions, I'm glad I found the Trumpet Herald!
Cheers, Steve |
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hilgenboogie
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Joined: 27 Oct 2002
Posts: 529
Location: NYC
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| Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Muting a mute! |
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| sjd wrote: | | I also have a Denis Wick straight mute - has anyone got any ideas on further reducing the volume using this mute. |
Try a cup mute instead. I use a Shastock cup for practicing in hotel rooms, and, although it's not quite as silent as the silent brass, it's still pretty good, and doesn't tire you out as quickly. The trick is getting a cup mute with an adjustable cup, so you can get it right next to the bell of the horn.
Matt |
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bearkatrumpet
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Location: Arlington, TX
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I use a BrasSpa practice mute. It gets it really quiet without too much back pressure.
--Aaron |
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