@JorgePD said in Thoughts about mouthpiece placement:
My high school trumpet teacher (back in the 70's) also believed you "place the damn thing where it works." My placement is mostly upper lip and, as I recall, his was mostly lower lip.
How does one find out what works? One can learn to play a lot of different ways but not all ways are as efficient as others.
@Lawler-Bb said in Free blowing Bach 43 lightweight:
Brian, the 43 may be smaller, but it doesn't feel smaller. The 43 sound shape is a bit wider, too, which can contribute to a perceived less resistant feeling. I was comparing an LT43 to a standard 37. I know, not exactly apples to apples, but standard 43s (with the 25 pipe) have felt similar (to me).
Your mouthpiece and playing style match the 43 well then. Not all bells marked 37 are 37 though. I have one 37 that you would think is a 43 if you didn't see the marking.
@Dirk020 and Lawler-Bb
If you want to see the difference between 37 and 43 bells you absolutely must compare the same weight. There are many factors that could also give one the feeling that one prefers one horn over another. A major one is the consistency of the manufacturing process. You can change a trumpet .0005 in certain spots and change it dramatically.
If one says "I prefer 43* to 37 standard" I can usually understand why.
The stock Bachs that I have liked the most have been 37*.
He'll need some wire and a switch also.
Stuart you undoubtedly did it some good but........
I know someone who could make it work. If the payer is lucky he might be able to do it for around $400
The 43 is actually smaller than the 37. I would think that you are matching the resistance more easily on the 43 if the 37 seems choked. There are also many 37's that are marked incorrectly. I have seen several 43 bells that are marked 37. There are other factors also. You could have a 43 with a large venturi that you match well.
I just remembered that you are talking about a lightweight 43. Are you comparing it to a standard 37 or a lightweight 37?
Anchoring in the red of the lower lip?
@administrator said in Jazz Trumpet Family Tree - Find Your Branch:
Very raw, not always perfect (except in the case of Herseth) but incredibly musically aware.
Nobody's perfect but I know what you mean.
I think that most guys on that list would tell you that all roads lead to Louis.