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What Trumpet mouthpiece should I use?
[2010-10-15 18:25:44]

I am have already started my freshman year in high school, and I am currently using a Bach 3C mouthpiece, and I also have a 7B. My family is considering buying a new Schilke S32HD Trumpet. Any recommendations for mouthpiece sizes? And the guy whose


if they are buying you a Schilke HD you deserve a Monette!

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The numbers 57 through 60 are for the Bass tromboneNumbering SystemWhen a Schilke mouthpiece has a standard backbore, rim and cup, only the cup diameter (first number) is shown on the mouthpiece. Cup diameters for mouthpieces other than trumpet and cornet are relative to each other with the smallest numbers representing the smallest diameters. CUP DIAMETER (First number in label)Most trumpet and cornet mouthpieces have a cap diameter that falls between. The higher the instrument is, the shallower the cup should be. A player who needs primarily a good range without sacrificing much tone can consider a hollow mouthpiece with a widened 2nd cup. CUP VOLUME (First letter in label)In general the deep cup mouthpieces produce the darkest sounds.

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Unfortunately, the closest thing to a 3C but with a flatter rim is the 15C4, which is going to be both bigger and deeper than a 3C. Any of the Schilke's with the third digit "A" are going to have a much shallower cup, not at all like a 3C. When... By joining our community you will be able to post topics in our trumpet forum, place ads in our classifieds, add your upcoming event to our calendar, communicate privately with other members (PM), and access many other special features....

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Schilke 14a4a Trumpet Mouthpiece

Whenever measurements differ from the standard sizes schilke 14a4a trumpet mouthpiece the alterations are shown on the mouthpiece. Custom made mouthpieces can be made in either the mouthpiece standard trumpet blank or in one of two heavyweight blanks. Schilke also does fine custom mouthpiece work, schilke some of the best in the business. These heavyweight mouthpieces are well suited for the schilke established professional as well as for the up-and-coming student. Number of bids and bid amounts schilke 14a4a trumpet mouthpiece may be slightly out of date....

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Is a Schilke 14A4a, a good trumpet mouthpiece to increase range above a High C?
[2010-05-06 18:03:09]

i am a junior in high school... im gonna be a section leader for my school marching band next year... i can regularly hit a double C with fair sound and tone (but not often with good sound).. i want to be able to play above a high C pretty easily (Maybe


15 years ago, I became a Junior in High School, and like you, trumpet section leader for my marching band. 15 years ago, I decided to use the Schilke 14A4a to achieve better endurance, and like you, an easier time with notes above C on the second...

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I play trumpet for my HS, im using a 11c4-7c MP, i wanted to kno if it would be a good thing to which to 14a4a?
[2009-08-08 14:48:21]

i wanna hit higher notes and i found out that this MP would be a great assist to me hitting high notes easier and often, i was also referred to a 13A4a...so should i switch to the Schilke Trumpet Mouthpiece, 13A4a or Schilke Trumpet Mouthpiece, 14A4a.?


Don't switch mouthpieces to get high notes easier. It sounds like a good idea but it's a slippery slope.

That said, I do most of my marching/jazz/band playing on a 14a4a and it does give me better aim in the high register. For orchestral

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