A lot of cup Mutes

[@sebastianmujica3960]

How do you feel about the denis wick cup mutes, it’s almost the same as the jo ral cup just wondering

[@mrbtadashi]

The Denis Wick plays better than the Jo-Ral to me: less stuffy. I still prefer the sound of the fiber mute over the DW and I’m not a fan of adjustable cups so I use the Yupon. My only gripe with Yupon is it will slip out.

[@Berry-mj9mp]

What is your number 1 scale book?

[@mrbtadashi]

Arbans is the book I still use for scales. When students get to modes, I have them write out the formulas and apply them as a practice exercise on their own. Those students are always farther along the learning curve by a few years. I use the Joe Alessi edited version of Arban’s.

[@lotsabirds]

Have you ever tried a vintage De Polis mute?

[@tadashibyers9377]

My TrumCor is a copy of the depolis. I had an original DePolis that Kenny Shroyer gave me but it disintegrated in my mute bag on a rainy day in Japan, and I wasn’t able to save it. They play really well and are nice and light. The TrumCor is close, but not the same. It lacks the smooth warmth of the original.

[@lotsabirds]

@@tadashibyers9377 I recently obtained a few of them. A straight mute and an adjustable cup mute. I'm going to try them in my antique Olds. I'll be sure not to let them get rained on. Thanks for your super quick response. I'm new to brass in general, but I'm a long time vocalist and choral director. I just found and subscribed to your channel. Thanks again!

[@tadashibyers9377]

@@lotsabirds be careful as they will fray. The material they are made from is some kind of mica paper and may have asbestos in it(from what I was told) so keep any tattered edges touched up with paint or glue to keep fibers from flitting about while you breath in deeply. Thanks for subscribing and I’m always glad to help.

[@lotsabirds]

@@tadashibyers9377 Thanks for that great advice! I have several other mutes, a Wurlitzer, a bunch of humes and berg, etc. The ones I have found are pristine but I'll double check them for any inconsistencies. I'm watching your video on one of your Bachs. PS my gigs were usually church and concert oriented. I did a ton of concert work in NY, NJ and PA. It was a great life! I'm retired now and decided to teach myself brass. Thanks again.