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?

Thank you!!

Thank you!!

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you!

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.

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?

​@@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.

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!

@@JoshRzepkaMusic hey, thanks!!. will do. lol my insta is suspended apparently for adding so many trumpet players🤷‍♂. but Ill send you an email.

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.

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.

Music is certainly getting louder ... dumber ... no comment! 😂😂

Thank you, much appreciated!! Yes, it's pretty remarkable how much of a difference that little piece makes.

Thank you, glad you liked it!

Fantastic, really glad that helped!

Threw out?! I've not had a chance to play any of the originals ... one of these days!

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.

Nice! I'm still using that 4X heritage ... a terrific mouthpiece.

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 ... 😂😂

Thanks!! It plays very well, I dig it as well!

I knew that you would! 😂

Oh nice! Thanks - appreciate you checking out the new vid!

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.

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").

Glad it was helpful!

Wow - that's awesome. Can you send me some photos/info?

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.

@@JimSuperwhite43 my email is: info @ joshrzepka .com

Just sent images to email address. Let me know if you don't receive them.

I believe it’s actually a mashup of Tromba and Corno, trumpet and horn, as is shown in their logo.

@@JoshRzepkaMusic interesting!

@@makinbacon3846 Yes, Josh has it right. The original owners were the principle trumpet and principle horn of the Dallas Symphony.

Thank you!🙏

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!

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.