Where can I get the correct cork so it’s the right thickness
@mylenewood96578 күн бұрын
what app did you suggest for on online app, is there a KZbin video out there perhaps?
@mylenewood96578 күн бұрын
I've used a guitar tuning video on KZbin but the trumpets is a B flat instrument so I know I need one for trumpet
@jakobushans62359 күн бұрын
Very valuable lesson
@ameriwanicathemusical710811 күн бұрын
Great advice. I would add, make sure you are hydrated too........
@whitetrumpetofficial46312 күн бұрын
great video and great concept. how it compares with the classic practice mute ? it is louder ? the back pressure is lower ? thanks alot
@samuelzackrisson886514 күн бұрын
I have a soulo harmon mute and it sounds great but c bellow staff and lower is hard to slot and feels stuffy
@samuelzackrisson886514 күн бұрын
I have an upmute and i am a fan of it
@creativehub161126 күн бұрын
Would you recommend replacing corks on mutes if you find that you have intonation problems after using a mute? Like all the notes are slightly flat or sharp?
@MrCrescendoАй бұрын
I've discovered that my Denis Wick adjustable cup mute with the cup 100% closed up against the bell make a really good practice mute. Very quiet and in tune. There's some typical back pressure, but very playable.
@anthony-ud4toАй бұрын
Do you have any recommendations for jazz mouthpieces? I have a generic mouthpiece that came with the instrument, I want to upgrade eventually.
@brackengoodman3747Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this. I stole my brothers trumpet and the modern triple one was in the case. Thanks for explaining!
@spencerfitzgerald59552 ай бұрын
Great video. Sounds like you play quietly, your tone will improve as well as other fundamentals. I've always been a louder player, which I think might have been diminishing my playing abilities.
@BariRMe2 ай бұрын
Wow! I don't know how I missed this video. <grin> I have a total of 6 harmons (with a lower case "h") including a couple of the ones here. I think my current fav is a copper Harmon, but I suspect it isn't as old as the one you've got cuz it has no stamp. It came to me looking like an old, beat-up penny, so I gave it new cork, a scratched finish, and a coat of lacquer to maintain the look. It still looks old and is the one I currently carry. I think brand new ones have a slightly different construction, and I don't have any idea when the design changed or how different it might sound from earlier versions. I do have an old Emo I bought back in the 60s. I think my teacher recommended it because of the buzz, and for a long time it was the only one I had. I also have a British Selmer Styratone, the LeBlanc, neither of which I would ever play in public, the Soulo (which is REALLY buzzy!), and a Windy City, whose buzz, for me, is really volume dependent and varies quite a bit. The copper Harmon's buzz is more consistent. It's also got a pretty easy blow, but is fairly heavy of course because of the copper. Great demo, as always!
@YemiDavis2 ай бұрын
This is such a good shout actually. However, I'm curious is there a truly wireless alternative perhaps for settings where you would wanna move around while playing and not have to worry about cables getting caught? Better still is there a way to adapt the mic you've mentioned for this use case? Perhaps a compact transmitter pack that will attach to the trumpet? I know Timmy Trumpet (the DJ) has a pretty compact setup that kinda achieves this, but I can't for the life of me fogger out what it is haha.
@robertgreen37022 ай бұрын
I have to practice late at night and use a straight mute .... have ro force myself to play very softly. I like the sound of that mute as it is more natural sounding. Probably too expensive for me 😅
@markharrisontrumpet3 ай бұрын
I've just got hold of one! Was it made for a certain size bell? My notes cant centre with it, it's as if I'm playing half valved whilst it's in
@JoshRzepkaMusic2 ай бұрын
Interesting, I haven't heard of that before. What trumpet are you using? What side bell? Did you reach out to Ed Hirschman through his website?
@lorenzosoriano96944 ай бұрын
Did you know which mute Charlie shavers use? Thx a lot
@chrisoakmountain23874 ай бұрын
"Lil Darlin" sounds fabulous. Thanks for your helpful review.
@JoshRzepkaMusic3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@nicolasalbert-arts4 ай бұрын
Magnifique!!!
@JoshRzepkaMusic3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@marydahlberg63384 ай бұрын
Great tips!
@JoshRzepkaMusic3 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@newunderthesun73534 ай бұрын
Too loud. Why would you not compare to no mute and any other practice mute? Wasted review.
@teenieization4 ай бұрын
Great discussions of flutter tongue and the utility of spatial metaphors in the conceptualization of playing low notes.
@JoshRzepkaMusic3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jocelynallsopp26394 ай бұрын
I've a question! What stand would you use for your trumpet when using a clip on? I love using a clip on but it always feels awkward using a stand in love settings as I'm nervous about knocking the mic etc.
@JoshRzepkaMusic3 ай бұрын
Great question, I have a K&M Trumpet holder - it clips onto the side of a microphone stand/music stand. You can hang the trumpet from that, I'll see if I can make a video about it sometime in the next few weeks. I'll be back in video mode in about 2 weeks.
@CanadianDivergent4 ай бұрын
worn out for me = lip swelling is this normal ?
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
For many players - yes. Ideally we don't allow ourselves to get to that point, but it's bound to happen from time to time. What have you found to be helpful?
@CanadianDivergent4 ай бұрын
@@JoshRzepkaMusic well I am about to throw in the towel. I had a day where I rested and only played for 10 minutes or so, and the next day that lump on the middle of the upper lip, was really hard, almost like rubber, and wouldn't vibrate. so I guess unless it goes away in a couple days Ill have to quit. I don't really have a way to deal with it. thanks for responding.
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
Hmm ... sounds frustrating. Send me an email or DM me on Instagram, happy to chat a min to see if I can give you another suggestion or two that might help you out!
@CanadianDivergent4 ай бұрын
@@JoshRzepkaMusic hey, thanks!!. will do. lol my insta is suspended apparently for adding so many trumpet players🤷♂. but Ill send you an email.
@stevenhogenson8405 ай бұрын
You should check out the Humes & Berg Mic-a-mute. I use that model rather than their standard cup. Two reasons: Has a nice rubber ring around the edge of the cup rather than those nasty hard edges. And it has red flocking inside the cup. RE: Fit -- You over generalize when you keep saying "tight". You need to adjust the fit so you have the sound and projection you are looking for. Super tight and it might be really mellow, which could be great if you're on a mic or in a small combo. But that tight fit will mean you will have no volume and it will be hard to project...useless in a typical big band situation. More gap and it might not be as mellow but now at least you'll be heard. It's going to be a compromise.
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
A nice mute - I've got a few of those now ... this video is one of my earliest. I think I included a mic-a-mute in a later video ... can't recall which one though. Agree on the fit/sound compromise, I was just trying to demo some different sounds that are possible.
@marcus82155 ай бұрын
Isn't those just a copy of Don Maslet practice mutes ?
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
Yes - it's basically identical, but I'm not certain on the timeline. I've tried contacting Don Maslet, but they've been out of production for a long time, and any emails/contacts that I was able to get from stores/distributers I never got any response from ... perhaps one day I'll get in touch with them somehow. At any rate, this mute is currently available and in production, and the Maslet isn't.
@derycktrahair81085 ай бұрын
In the old days Tpt was the loudest. Now we compete with Gtr. We getting Louder. Is Music getting Dumber?
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
Music is certainly getting louder ... dumber ... no comment! 😂😂
@Sam_Merrill5 ай бұрын
Man, who would've thought a tiny piece of plastic could change the character of the mute so much...great video as always, Josh! :)
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated!! Yes, it's pretty remarkable how much of a difference that little piece makes.
@CanadianDivergent5 ай бұрын
cold sores are a lie you have been told. go read "the cruel hoax called genital herpes" pdf. all a cold sore is , is your body going into a crisis detox. the cure is fasting what you eat affects how often you will get cold sores and also stress etc.. if you fast the moment you feel one coming on, and fast for 24 hrs it will probably heal within a day. it did for me when I started to examine how germ theory was debunked over 100 years ago. when i got a cold sore I fasted and it literally healed within a day. knowledge is power.
@awoodmann17466 ай бұрын
Great content, thanks.
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad you liked it!
@karlrovey6 ай бұрын
I'm a comeback player. I largely don't need to practice the music I'm playing in a local community band. What I do need to do is improve endurance and re-establish the foundation I had prior to my 5 year hiatus (I was still doing music, I just didn't have time for trumpet). I don't really get to do multiple practice sessions each day. I've found that by incorporating rest (more so than my younger days), I can accomplish a lot just by working on one or Arban two etudes a day (I've chosen to focus on the first studies and spend a minimum of a week per etude). I might not be able to play the full etude all the way through time after time after time. What I can do is find the issues. Where am I missing notes? Is it due to the note itself or coming from the note before? From there, I can work those small portions several times, resting just as much as (if not more than) I play. I'll put it into the context of one to two phrases, but I'll only play the full etude once or twice in any given practice session. I've discovered that it's a lot more difficult at the lower listed tempo than the higher listed tempo.
@karlrovey6 ай бұрын
For me, there's a sweet spot of my chops feeling just slightly fatigued. When I reach that point (this only happens with several consecutive days of playing), they're more responsive.
@makingmusicfun6 ай бұрын
Thanks, man! I devoted a full day to the '"poo" breath attack. Wow! My tone is more supple, and everything is more connected. It will be a part of my regular routine from now on.
@JoshRzepkaMusic6 ай бұрын
Fantastic, really glad that helped!
@GordonHudson6 ай бұрын
I literally just threw out one of those Lew Davis mutes. Mine was in a bad state though. Ray Parkyn made a version of it too.
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
Threw out?! I've not had a chance to play any of the originals ... one of these days!
@Bob943906 ай бұрын
So many words... The claim that a guitar or bass is giving out a "digital" signal is of course nonsense.
@JoshRzepkaMusic2 ай бұрын
Semantics, my apologies. I was obviously speaking to the difference between an acoustic and amplified instrument and how that impacts playing trumpet on certain gigs. I suppose it would have been more accurate had I said an "analog electric" signal. Nevertheless, whether it's digitized 1s, and 0s, or an analog signal that's been transferred via electric pickup, at the end of the day it's not exactly an acoustic instrument like a trumpet. Acoustic instruments are limited in volume by a number of parameters, and playing louder isn't as simple as turning a dial, pushing a fader, or plugging into a more powerful PA. An electric guitar, bass, keyboard, doesn't emit enough sound (if any) to be heard in a gig setting without plugging into an amp or PA.
@GordonHudson6 ай бұрын
I recently bought a 4X heritage. I always liked the 4X but it felt a little too locked in for jazz playing. The heritage is more nimble and allows a bit more pitch flexibility. Demo video on my KZbin channel. Its a great mouthpiece.
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
Nice! I'm still using that 4X heritage ... a terrific mouthpiece.
@eranswisa6 ай бұрын
Ffff so much tslkun man 😅
@chrisbee91646 ай бұрын
The whisper penny: the world's most expensive elongated pin-tack 😂😂. 60 euros for THAT!? Seriously ? I love your reviews but man that's a lot of money.
@JoshRzepkaMusic4 ай бұрын
It is expensive for what appears to be a small piece of metal, but it's safe, and it works very well and is consistent. I've used it from time to time, so I think it's got utility, just depends on what you're looking for musically. I will admit, I've spent more money on less useful things ... 😂😂
@handmadehearts7 ай бұрын
The Whisper SshhMute sounds fabulous. It's very effective. One of the best sounding mutes I've heard. Thank you Josh! You are appreciated.
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
Thanks!! It plays very well, I dig it as well!
@juanareas53172 ай бұрын
I knew that you would! 😂
@JoshWalshMusic7 ай бұрын
I used to have one of these practice mutes back when I played trombone. I haven’t used it in a while, and don’t remember the brand. But it was a lifesaver in my college dorm room. Great review!
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
Oh nice! Thanks - appreciate you checking out the new vid!
@chrisbee91647 ай бұрын
Hi Josh, great video. I'm going to try the Voigt practice mute. Im enjoying your content. Can i ask what make/model horn that is, and which mouthpiece ? It looks awesome.
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
Thanks!! Oh nice, I think you'll enjoy it. I think it's a fantastic practice mute. In this video I'm playing a Shires Model AHW (at the time of purchase it was called the Masters Series). I play Denis Wick mouthpieces (I'm a Denis Wick artist) and the model is the MM4C.
@deanthanasos70697 ай бұрын
are chops cheeks?
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
I think some people might say so, I primarily think of "chops" as the lips and immediate area surrounding the mouthpiece (to what most refer to as the "corners").
@lesliebush30957 ай бұрын
Great video-extremely important information-thank you
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JimSuperwhite437 ай бұрын
If anyone wants one of these, I have two S. Florio mutes for sale.
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
Wow - that's awesome. Can you send me some photos/info?
@JimSuperwhite437 ай бұрын
Be happy to. Is there an email address I could send images to, or should I just post images here? I believe I have several other vintage mutes as well, but only 2 from S. Florio.
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
@@JimSuperwhite43 my email is: info @ joshrzepka .com
@JimSuperwhite437 ай бұрын
Just sent images to email address. Let me know if you don't receive them.
@makinbacon38467 ай бұрын
I wonder if the company name is a play on words with "Drum corps".
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
I believe it’s actually a mashup of Tromba and Corno, trumpet and horn, as is shown in their logo.
@makinbacon38467 ай бұрын
@@JoshRzepkaMusic interesting!
@chrislegaux7 ай бұрын
@@makinbacon3846 Yes, Josh has it right. The original owners were the principle trumpet and principle horn of the Dallas Symphony.
@handmadehearts7 ай бұрын
Beautiful, with great sound. Your close-up video of the spinning mute is gorgeous. The section clip was excellent and the section's tuning was crisp, clean, and clear. Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your experience with us.
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
Thank you!🙏
@jimvanerven7 ай бұрын
"Very informative video! However, there are still two questions bothering me. About a week ago, I resumed playing the trumpet after a six-year break. This time, my focus is on improving sound quality and range efficiently. In the past, I developed a habit of pressing too hard on the mouthpiece when playing in the upper register. I'm gradually learning to use my abdominal air support to reach higher notes, but so far, I've only managed to extend by one octave. My first question is, at what point should I consider changing my jaw/tongue position? (By this, I mean the sounds for saying 'aaa' or 'eee.') Secondly, in the upper register, do I need to move my lips, or should they remain in the same position as when playing a low C?" Some insights would be great!
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
Thanks - glad you found this video helpful. Both of those questions are best answered if I could actually see/hear you play, but here's some general concepts that will help. 1: I'd keep it as natural as possible, like talking or singing. Just as we naturally change the shape/position when we talk or sing - even saying aaa - eee the pitch raises naturally. If you can whistle, same thing. I'd allow it to happen vs. try and control it. (If that makes sense ... kind of like when people force themselves into a "good posture" they are usually adding tension to sit up in some manner, versus, allowing yourself to sit tall and relaxed with an extended spine and no undue tension anywhere) 2: That can vary widely from player to player - but I'm able to play from a low F (first pedal) all the way to the F above double high C (not trying to brag, but I just tested this and repeated it half a dozen times to try and analyze what I'm doing for this answer) and I didn't feel as though I was really moving my lips in an active manner - especially if I was focused on the chops having that support for the pedal F that Thibaud talked about in his books. I'm far more focused on my air reaching the next note prior to my chops (air moves before chops, ever so slightly, so then chop movement is minimized), and in that manner I find that chop movement can be minimized as much as possible. All that being said, I find it better to allow the natural movement to happen, vs force something that you think is supposed to happen. There are so many variables in lips, teeth, mouth shape, tongue, gear, that it's really impossible to give a blanket statement that will work for everyone every time. Let me know if this helps and makes sense!
@louramoreira7 ай бұрын
I would love to hear and know the difference between Straight N.1 and 2 and this BS. Have you played with really tight position Cup or just Tight ? Hope you get my point.
@JoshRzepkaMusic7 ай бұрын
I'll see if I can make a short video where I compare those 3 .. and also the cup in a very tight position. Working on some things ... I'll see if I can get it into the mix.