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Are Yamaha trumpet mouthpieces good?

Are Yamaha trumpet mouthpieces good?

Yamaha makes a quality mouthpiece and here its an exceptional value. Buy your student several, they are priced very favorably….and is a small piece of the overall trumpet expenditure. Good sound quality especially for those more challenging high notes. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mouthpiece.

What size is the Bobby Shew lead mouthpiece?

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This item: Yamaha TR-SHEW-LEAD Bobby Shew Signature Lead Trumpet Mouthpiece $ 46 .99 + FREE Shipping
Cup DepthVery Shallow
RimSemi-round, Semi-thick, 0.651″ (16.54mm) inner diameter
Throat0.140″ (3.56mm)
BackboreNarrow

What is the most common trumpet mouthpiece?

3C vs 7C Trumpet Mouthpiece As explained above, a 7C mouthpiece is essentially your average mouthpiece size. It is the most commonly used trumpet mouthpiece.

Do all trumpet mouthpieces fit all trumpets?

There are exceptions but yes, all mouthpieces fit all trumpets. Look for a lower price mp from a real instrument manufacturer, Yamaha are reasonably priced.

What is the difference between a 3C and 7C trumpet mouthpiece?

the 3C is slightly wider with a slightly shallower cup and a somewhat different rim design. The 7C is slightly deeper with a slightly narrower cup diameter, and a much sharper, more precise rim.

What are the different trumpet mouthpiece sizes?

Sizes:

  • 1C – Medium – 17.00 mm – Medium wide – Large diameter, medium cup – good for all-around use.
  • 11/2C – Medium – 17.00 mm – Medium wide – Large diameter, medium cup – good for all-around use.
  • 3C – Medium – 16.30 mm – Medium wide – Fairly large cup, good for all-around use.

Is a 3C mouthpiece better than a 7C?

To the OP: Note that while the 3C is a tad shallower than the 7C which will give you a brighter sound, not necessarily “better”, its inner cup diameter is slightly bigger, so it won’t necessarily make for easier high notes. More practice and development makes for easier high notes.

What mouthpiece did Miles use?

Heim mouthpieces In the mid 50s, Miles Davis (probably one of the only jazz trumpeters we haven’t seen use a Bach!) moved onto his Heim mouthpiece. It had a narrow rim with a deep V cup that helped him create the super dark trumpet sound he’s known for.

What size trumpet mouthpiece should I get?

Generally, the larger mouthpiece is often played for lower registers, and the smaller mouthpiece is played for the higher registers. Then, deeper cup produces darker and milder tones while shallower cup produces more brilliant and clearer tones. Standard cup depth would be preferred for a flexible performance.