As every teacher knows, a good tone on any brass instrument needs a properly set-up embouchure; these days one may assume that the young player will have a reasonable instrument and a sensible mouthpiece. To this one could add what many teachers would regard as the most important of all – good breath control.
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Your mouthpiece is a relationship of measurements, joined together to support you. Understanding the terminology and relationship is key to finding the right mouthpiece.
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If 2 mouthpieces share the same exact sizing, will they perform the same? If their shape and weight is different, then certainly not! Check out this video from the Denis Wick App, and learn about how weight and mass distribution in your mouthpiece can affect its response and sound.
