B.B. Mutes

Xenoman · Heavyweight Member Joined: 19 Nov 2001 Posts: 1209

Anyone have any experience with the above product? Described as:

"Similar to the Crown Royal bags used by many trumpet players with some added benefits..."

I looking for a good practice mute without a lot of back pressure.

spanky · Heavyweight Member Joined: 18 Jul 2002 Posts: 535

key xenoman,

tell me more about the crown royal bags. how do you use it?? why?? etc...

frank

Xenoman · Heavyweight Member Joined: 19 Nov 2001 Posts: 1209

Aparently trumpet players used to (or still do) use Crown Royal bags as mutes. Cover you bell and practice away. Supposed to work pretty good.

I know someone out there is familiar with this... some help please?

trptdaddy · Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2002 5:40 pm Post subject:

The bag are not practice mutes, but merely an "effect" to mellow the tone a little. Takes the edge off the sound.

David

boofredlay · Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2002 8:41 pm Post subject:

The Crown Royal helps as well as the bag :smile:

[ This Message was edited by: boofredlay on 2002-09-12 23:41 ]

Lawler Bb · Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2002 9:16 pm Post subject:

Yes, Crown Royal bags are used to mellow out the sound of a trumpet. These aren't nearly as popular as they used to be, but I did run across a trumpet part in an opera that asked for a bag mute last semester. These wouldn't work as a practice mute, as it doesn't quiet the sound like a practice mute, only takes the edge off. They are good for smooth soft playing in a combo jazz gig as well.