home made practice mutes?

vivace · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 9:37 am Post subject:

ok... I am trying to get in as much practice as possible... and walking down to the music building is a big waste of time... so, my teach recommended getting a practice mute and just go to the basement lobby (2 floors down from anyone sleeping) and play there.

problem is... money is always at short supply as a student.

i have heard of home made mutes with socks and stuff, but... what works best?

i have a staight, cup, and harmon mute... any suggestions?
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pfrank · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 9:38 am Post subject:

Put a sock on it! A heavy sock, that is.

I use a harmon with the stem in, but pulled almost out (but still in). That keeps some of the stem-out sound, but the intonation is good; you can play all registers.

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_Don Herman · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 9:39 am Post subject:

The Renuzit is about as cheap as they come. Jim Donaldson posted Flip's method on his website:

http://www.dallasmusic.org/gearhead/Renuzit%20Practice%20Mute.html

HTH! - Don
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