Apr 14, 2025 · The only marking on the mouthpiece which came with the horn is 5. I've no idea whether it's large, medium or small, deep or shallow, by tenor horn standards - but it feels like …

Sep 14, 2025 · Questions & discussion about Brass Banding in general. Bandroom news, interesting player moves, types of music available, instruments, band comments, suggestions …

Aug 25, 2005 · I was wondering if anyone can give me any tips on how to get my 'stuck' mouthpiece out of my cornet. After last night's band rehearsal i was putting my cornet away …

This is a simplistic explanation and the mouthpiece rim size cup volume throat size and backbore makes a huge difference and can make a nonsense of this rule of thumb. The bore size that is …

Sep 15, 2023 · Dont just test the instrument with your favourite mouthpiece take a few alternate mouthpieces with you, you may find one combination of piece and instrument plays a little tight …

Nov 26, 2013 · I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on these please. I'm currently using a Denis Wick SM Ultra 6 mouthpiece but are thinking of changing/upgrading as I have heard …

Jul 31, 2008 · After band this week we were discussing mouthpieces and the quest for larger diameters, deeper cups etc. for a bigger sound. Not being too technical on these matters I …

Sep 6, 2009 · I've always stuck by the advice that it's the instrument that chooses you (or in this case the mouthpiece) and it works.

May 20, 2012 · Ofcourse, mouthpiece choice is a personal thing, but for some people, the thought of looking for a mouthpiece can be daunting when you only ever used Wicks on cornet (which …

Aug 13, 2017 · Tricky . . . the first mouthpiece I tried was a Yamaha 38D4 - which felt like spitting through a pea-shooter!! But, soon after the switch, I spotted a Wick 3 going cheap on E-bay; …