What do the numbers on saxophone mouthpieces mean?
What do the numbers on saxophone mouthpieces mean?
The number on a saxophone mouthpiece represents the size of the tip opening, usually on a scale of 1 10. Lower numbers indicate smaller tip openings, while higher numbers indicate larger tip openings.
What is the difference between saxophone mouthpiece sizes?
The Saxophone Mouthpiece (and Clarinet Mouthpiece) Tip Size, or Tip-Opening, is the distance between the reed and mouthpiece tip. This number is usually on the side of the mouthpiece body, or on the table. The smaller the tip size the more narrow the opening; the larger the tip size the larger the opening.
What tip opening is a Yamaha 4C?
Model 4C
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Alto Saxophone Tip Opening
Facing Length 23.0mm
Tenor Saxophone Tip Opening
Facing Length 24.0mm
Do mouthpieces make a difference?
Being your first point of contact with the mouthpiece, your mouthpiece has more influence on the quality of your sound than any other piece of equipment. In order to set yourself up for the most success, a quality mouthpiece is simply a must-have.
What does 4C mean on a mouthpiece?
The 4C has a moderately narrow sized tip opening for easy response and clear tone, and the 5C has a moderate sized tip opening allows for greater volume and projection and a rich tone quality. Details. Reviews. Related Posts.
Is the Vandoren V16 a Jazz mouthpiece?
V16 Ebonite Mouthpieces - The new jazz standard Mouthpieces inspired by the sounds of the greatest Jazz players from the fifties to the present. The SOPRANO mouthpiece is available in 3 different tip openings and a single chamber. Powerful and round sound, very versatile.
Are all saxophone mouthpieces the same?
Saxophone mouthpieces come in a variety of different sizes and are made of different materials. The size of each mouthpiece refers to the tip opening. Like reeds, different mouthpiece brands have different ways of referring to the size of the tip opening, usually either numerical or alphabetical.
What are good mouthpieces?
Image Model Features
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Vandoren JAVA (Tenor) Mouthpiece A classic rubber mouthpiece for tenor
#1 Alto Pick! Meyer 5MM Rubber Alto Sax Mouthpiece Classic, with a clear, even tone
JodyJazz HR 7M (alto) Special Mention (alto sax)
Is Yamaha 4C a classical mouthpiece?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T75_aQoeMA
What are Yamaha mouthpieces made of?
phenol resin
What is the difference between a Yamaha 4C and 5C mouthpiece?
The 4C has a moderately narrow sized tip opening for easy response and clear tone, and the 5C has a moderate sized tip opening allows for greater volume and projection and a rich tone quality.
Is the Yamaha 4C a jazz mouthpiece?
They will allow the beginner and/or intermediate saxophonist to play any kind and any style of music. From “loud” styles such as Rock, Pop or Jazz, to “soft” styles such as Classical, Folk, or Relaxation music, the Yamaha 4C Alto Saxophone mouthpiece has got you covered.