i need to know the characteristics of the b-flat trumpet`s mouthpiece and the differences. EXAMPLE--Shallow mouthpiece makes a ____ sound and a deep mouthpiece makes a _____ sound OR small diameter vs big diameter, etc.

A shallow mouthpiece on anything makes a higher sound and a deeper mouthpiece makes a lower sound. Small diameters are for people with smaller mouths. Large diameters are for srtong tones and volume. Be very careful when choosing diameters to small or to big because then you won`t be able to play good. So get a 1E mouthpiece for lead chair and jazz ensembles, amd a model 7C mouthpiece for everyday playing

Warning: never suggest one (or in this case two) mouthpieces for anybody. They should go out and try a lot of different mouthpieces themselves, especially rim size is very important.

Try to find a good teacher who has a large collection of mouth pieces and a lot of experience. Don`t ever buy one because someone else really thinks it`s cool. Unless you somehow happen to get the right one (nearly impossible I think!) you`ll end up buying a lot of expensive mouth pieces. One note, you may want to try buying used ones on eBay, get up to several at a time and then see which one you like better. Then you can sell all the rest and get most of your money back. If you`re not having problems with the mp you`re using now, why change? If you want to learn about the specifics of each brand/size mouthpiece, it`ll just take time adn experience.

While the right mouthpiece does depend on the player, if you`re still a student I would recommend a 3C for anything. It has a better range than the 7C and is what most school directors suggest. If you can spare some extra bucks, make it a Bach megatone. It gives you a more powerful sound and the elongated throat makes tone flexibility easier.

Shallow mouthpieces have a thin sound but make high playing easier. They don`t necessarily give you new notes. But it is easier to play on. Deep mouth pieces give you a bigger sound and more volume. When it comes to selecting a particular mouthpiece just try a bunch. Many great players have prefered larger mouthpieces such as the 3C, 2C, 1 1/2C, B2, and B1, but they aren`t for everyone. Large mouthpiece are less restrictive and allow more air to pass through. I personally play on a 3C.

You need to go out and look at many different mouthpieces and try them out before you pick out. When your a student, a 3C normally comes with your trumpet and I just got a new one and it came with a 7C. I like the 7C better. I have a better tone with it and my new trumpet. Its a getzen.

I am out searching for a new mouth piece myself. I was wondering what Bach mouth piece could make my notes seem higher. like a 3c or 10 d. Anything to help a fellow trumpeter.

For the bach pieces the letter is the depth, which affects ease of range.

For example, my 3C is deeper than my 3D. 3D gets a lot more range. 3E will get you even more, but when I tried to play on a 3E probably 4 years ago I couldn`t get much noise out of it. I should try it again. I personally like the Shilke`s if you`re after a lead piece though, or perhaps try some of the lead players customized pieces. I like them because they are a normal mouthpiece, with something modified, that is usually better. like I use the Bobby Shew Jazz piece- which is essentially a 3c, just a little bit different.

You might also want to experiment with rim sizes, just because I find that certain rim sizes are easier to play than others. For example again, I have my 3c, but I also have a 5b. That`s a lot deeper, and the rim is smaller in diameter. I might end up switching to a 5c someday as well, just because I like the smaller rim. Just dependson what fits your mouth best.

Thanks...I was sorta told the same here about its whatever fits your mouth best. What do you say about megatones...or a bach 3C megatone ...do they help your high note range. Have you ever heard of an asymetrical mouth piece?

I use a Schilke #14, which is equavalent to a Bach 3C. This mouthpiece is awesome, the sound is fuller and it`s really comfortable to play on becuase it has a round rim. I personally would recommand a Schilke as oposed to a Bach; the quality is more consistent.

I have never heard of an asymetrical mouth piece, so I coudln`t comment on that. As for the megatone, that really has nothing to do with range. The megatone gives you a heavier mouthpiece, and I find that it gives a fuller tone, and is more consistent. My 5b is a megatone mouthpiece.

As for the shilke 14, I`ve never played on anything but a 14a4a and a 13a4a, so I couldn`t really comment on the tone quality, those are both shallow lead pieces, but at least wit those, I find the bach 3d to give me a lot better tone quality for lead playing, although the shilke makes lead playing MUCH easier. I can play lead four hours on it, while on the bach I can last maybe half an hour. I`m a wuss

i play a Schilke 24. I got the lips kid, and do I get the sound?! There`s something about Black players with fleshy lips which make me think we were born to play trumpet. Whenever players look at my lips, they wonder how I manage to pack all that into the little cup. Now watch their faces as i pick a high d and play it very quietly, and then cadenze backwards. Their eyes pop out! If there`s anything above the 24, you know the name: Biglipsdaddy! LOL!

As for someone recommending a mouthpiece, Your best bet is to experiment. Find a band director or private teacher that will let you try several different mouthpieces to see what fits YOU best, kinda like trying shoes before you buy them. Be careful of recommendations that recommend a particular size as the best. That particular size is what`s best for THEM and not necessarily you. Mouthpieces can be made to exacting standards. Unforunately the human mouth is not held to such exacting standards. As for the asymmetrical mouthpiece. It does everything the designer says it does. you can play high notes with much more ease. With that there comes a problem, What is gained in the upper register is lost in the lower register. I have one and never use it.
Good luck in finding a mouthpiece that fits

http://www.ibowtie.com/tmptmpccharts.html

This a neat website that I have used to mildly compare mouthpieces by manufacture. So if you need to match up a diameter this is a good way to do it.