You can see them and hear how they sound on the Cups Comparison Page. As usual, we are dealing with a series of trade-offs or compromises in selecting mouthpiece options.In order to find a mouthpiece with an ID smaller than yours visit our Comparison Tables. This may or may not be desirable, depending on the playing situation. However, unlike using a smaller diameter, this does make the sound brighter. The Wedge rim usually increases flexibility, so a slightly smaller size is usually not a problem.Įndurance in the upper register can sometimes be improved with a shallower cup. One other disadvantage of switching to a smaller diameter can be a loss of flexibility. We do sometimes have trouble with endurance, so a slightly more compact sound at maximum volumes can be a good trade off for better endurance. However, as trumpet players we don't usually have a problem being loud enough. It will not make the sound significantly brighter, but can make it a bit more compact, or not as big and broad in the middle to low register at maximum volumes. Changing to a slightly smaller diameter usually does not have a significant effect on your sound. This is especially effective if you are starting currently using a fairly large diameter like a Bach 1-/1C or similar. One way to get an even more endurance is to change to a slightly smaller diameter. Most players will have better endurance with a Wedge similar to their current mouthpiece.

What mouthpiece should I choose for better endurance? These decisions are always often a trade-off. If you are playing in an orchestra with an extra deep cup, like a Bach 1-/2B, you might have room to use a slightly shallower cup and gain some range while still having an acceptable sound that blends well with orchestra. If you are playing lead on a medium depth cup going to a shallow cup makes sense.

How much shallower you want to go is therefore a trade off, and depends on the depth of your current mouthpiece and what it is used for. However you might not want a brighter sound for other types of playing. A brighter sound can be a good thing in some situations, like playing lead in big band. You might also have better range with a shallower cup, but that usually comes with a brighter sound. A slightly smaller diameter can improve range, especially when you are tired, without having much effect on the sound.

You might gain more even range by switching to a slightly smaller diameter or shallower cup. Most players find that they gain notes, and some do not add notes by find that the top of their range sounds bigger and better, and is easier to reach. Most trumpet players would like to have better range, and most players will have better range on a Wedge that is similar to their conventional mouthpiece. What mouthpiece should I choose for better range?

How to choose a trumpet mouthpiece