TCE Talks S02E01 - Using And Acclimatising To Small Trumpet Mouthpieces

Hi everyone,
Welcome back to TCE Talks.
In this video I discuss how to learn to use small trumpet mouthpieces and a little bit about TCE ideology around doing so.
Happy new year and thanks for watching!
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[@peteestabrook346]

Well stated. I agree with everything that you have to say here. It is intelligent and well thought out. Thanks for your post.

[@dantespeakdigital]

'why someone would spend 25 grand on a trumpet that sounds like a cornet!' - LOVE IT!!! Love your channel, the brilliant information and your authenticity. Great stuff!!

[@BrassPractice]

Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoy the videos 🎺👍🏼

[@MichaelBarkleyMusic]

Excellent video mate!

[@BrassPractice]

Thanks!

[@GordonHudson]

My experience is that I can play on very small diameter mouthpieces but not very shallow ones. They don't seem to speak as easily. I play on big mouthpieces but my small mouthpiece IS a Jet Tone MF. I can swap backwards and forwards no problem. I did a brass band entertainment contest with a "trumpet feature" where I swapped from Denis Wick 2 to the MF. It's a relatively deep mouthpiece. Incidentally, I have a 19th century cornet mouthpiece that's 14mm diameter. I gave the end wrapped with tape so it fits a modern instrument. It has a really good low register.

[@BrassPractice]

😅 I used to play solo cornet on a DW2 many many years ago. I wouldn't dare now. Switching to the Jet Tone would be a challenge mid-concert

[@GordonHudson]

@@BrassPractice I don't play on anything as open as that now. Still large diameter, but I am looking for more focus.

[@kn-qz7by]

Interesting discussion! After having watched the entire video here are my takeaways: * You’re not a fan of Bach mouthpieces. * You believe trumpet players should use small mouthpieces. I’ve seen so many trumpet players likewise say that one should look at non-Bach mouthpieces. The issue for me (a new learner) is that, while I have a good idea of what Bach mouthpieces are like because I’ve perused the famous Bach mouthpieces manual which describes them individually, although I’d like to try mouthpieces from other manufacturers I have absolutely no idea where to begin regarding choosing a non-Bach mouthpiece. By the way, when you spoke of small mouthpieces in this video were you primarily referring to diameter, cup depth or both? Also, would you be comfortable suggesting a small mouthpiece which would be good to try for someone who’s accustomed to Bach 3C or 5V mouthpieces? Thanks very much for any feedback.

[@BrassPractice]

Hi, Thanks for your comment and questions. If you are a beginner on the instrument then I'd be more concerned with your approach to playing than what equipment you are using. I have seen that you have previously commented on my video about V.B. sizes, which I guess could have lead you to believe that I dislike Bach mouthpieces. This isn't exactly the case; and it would be unfortunate if that's the main message that you take away from what I've said; it's just that there aren't many of them that I would recommend to people who are trying to learn an efficient approach to playing. Also, If you were looking for something different then I wouldn't bother using something the similar or the same to what you're currently accustomed - this would defeat the point of making a change! My preference for size would be something with a cup diameter of 0.63" - which is around the size of a Bach 10-1/2, a Yamaha 9, or a Warburton 7. For a short while I used to frequently switch between Warburton 7MD and 7SV mouthpieces depending on the music I had to play. I think this size is suitable for most players and makes sense when you consider most player's goals, practice time, and common playing issues. I hope you find this helpful.

[@kn-qz7by]

@@BrassPractice Thanks so much for your thoughtful and helpful reply!

[@kn-qz7by]

For new viewers please explain what “TCE” refers to. Thanks!

[@BrassPractice]

TCE is short for "tongue controlled embouchure", which is a method of brass playing and embouchure development. There is some basic information on the Neoteric Brass website, or at tce-studio.com

[@kn-qz7by]

@@BrassPractice Thanks very much.

[@Zenkai251]

Thank you. I kept wondering what that meant throughout a couple videos.

[@arturovaccaromusic253]

Non è italiano e non si capisce

[@JVFBryant]

Dude, good info. But you have to stop saying "um".