What is a double-cup trumpet mouthpiece?

What is a double-cup trumpet mouthpiece?

THE PARDUBA DOUBLE-CUP MOUTHPIECE. Gives you two mouthpieces in one. The scientific reaming of the top of the cup furnishes the shallow tones and they come with the greatest of ease. G comes true. High B-flat comes as effortless and with as great volume as G is ordinarily produced.

What kind of trumpet did Harry James play?

"He was at peace and he knew he was loved when he was playing the trumpet," said Helen Forrest of Harry James (1916-1983), in whose band she was the lead singer during the World War II years.

What is the difference between a 3C and 7C trumpet mouthpiece?

the 3C is slightly wider with a slightly shallower cup and a somewhat different rim design. The 7C is slightly deeper with a slightly narrower cup diameter, and a much sharper, more precise rim.Jul 18, 2010

How do you play high notes easier on trumpet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0qmKaB7F30

How can I make my trumpet sound higher?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOoJ8TFuHeU

What is the highest note for trumpet?

The highest note ever played on the trumpet is a written C four octaves above middle C (C8). Since the trumpet is in the key of Bb, that note sounds like a Bb7, which is higher than the violin, which can go up to an A7. The pitch is also about as high as a piccolo can play.

What do V Cup mouthpieces do?

A "V" shaped cup speeds the air and brightens the sound. Most mouthpieces combine elements of both shapes to achieve the full spectrum of timbres. These same elements can also be manipulated to help players balance resistance for themselves and still attain the quality of sound that they are seeking.Jul 11, 2012

Which trumpet mouthpiece is best for high notes?

- Bach Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C. ... - Schilke Standard Series Trumpet Mouthpiece Group I In Silver 14A4a Silver. ... - Yamaha YACSHEWLEAD Bobby Shew Lead Trumpet Mouthpiece. ... - Bach K3513C Mega Tone Trumpet Mouthpiece, 3C.

What mouthpiece did Harry James use?

Harry James' first mouthpiece was a Holton Heim 2, but he switched to a Parduba Double-Cup mouthpiece while with Benny Goodman.

What are the differences between trumpet mouthpieces?

Generally, the larger mouthpiece is often played for lower registers, and the smaller mouthpiece is played for the higher registers. Then, deeper cup produces darker and milder tones while shallower cup produces more brilliant and clearer tones.

What size trumpet mouthpiece is best for high notes?

You might sacrifice low tone to get those high notes out, or you may sacrifice range to get that fat lower sound. A 3C might give you great sound, but the 10-1/2C might get you the high notes. And you may find something in between that gives you a combination of both.