What is a good mute to use if your practicing high notes and do not want to disturb other family members .Can I use a straight mute or Harmon ?
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What is a good mute to use if you practicing high notes and do mot want to disturb others in the house?
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Yes to either. The Harmon may have more resistance but this may not be a bad thing. It will take more muscle tension, but again I find this practice an excellent way to build embochure endurance.
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From the standpoint of those around you, the Harmon will be the quieter of the options.
However if you are looking for the best in practice mutes, I would recommend the Yamaha Silent Mute. I take this one with me when needing to practice in hotel rooms. It has an ear bud option that amplifies the sound in your ear s.
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Thomann had a very excellent "warm-up mute" which was equally silent in all registers. It's discontinued now, but they might have some new old stock...! Here is my Olds Recording with a Brand Turbo mouthpiece and that selfsame mute (which I even used in hospital!)
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I personally use a Harmon. I really enjoy it
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@trumpetkid thank you for reply
