Introducing standard and recommended models for trumpet mouthpieces!

The mouthpiece is an important part in creating sound and tone. Many of you might have already known about it, but I guess many people still don’t know what types of mouthpieces to use!

In this article, I would like to introduce to you some standard recommended models of trumpet mouthpieces.

First, let’s take a look at how each part of the mouthpiece affects the sound.

■ Structure of the Mouthpiece

■ Standard and Recommended Models

Vincent Bach / 7C Trumpet Mouthpiece

The 7C is a standard mouthpiece model that is used worldwide in terms of both size and cup. It’s suitable for any genre of music and it’s also recommended for beginners, and it’s also often used in wind bands.

YAMAHA / TR-11C4 TR-11C4 Trumpet Mouthpiece

If the standard model by Vincent Bach is the 7C, this 11C4 is from Yamaha's lineup of mouthpieces. This is the most used standard type that can be used in all genres, and is meant to be used by beginners to advanced players.

YAMAHA / TR-11B4 Trumpet Mouthpiece

If you play the instrument provided by your school but you have been asked to get your own mouthpiece, we recommend the 11B4.
Yamaha's Standard Series trumpets come with this 11B4 mouthpiece.

BEST BRASS / TP-7C GP KAI

This mouthpiece features two new concepts originally developed by BEST BRASS: “Groove” and “Multi-Length System”. Regardless of the size or the depth of the cup, this mouthpiece can help the player achieve stable pitch and make the trumpet sound as if it’s brand new. This new model "Kai" has a special ring-shaped processing called the “Accelerator”, which allows the instrument to slightly extend its range and reach up to about 5 pitches higher than before.
(*)According to a survey conducted by BEST BRASS immediately after developing this model, about 75% of the surveyees who tried out this model were able to experience the effect.

PLAYTECH / TPM7C Trumpet Mouthpiece 7C

Click the link to be amazed by the price. For less than 500 yen, you can get a brass mouthpiece with silver plating. This 7C is the most sold standard model out of all of PLAYTECH mouthpieces.

YAMAHA / TMPTR Trumpet Mouthpiece for Practice

Here is another standard model. This mouthpiece is made of transparent resin so you can check your embouchure. It can also attach to your instrument without any issues.

■Conclusion

In this article, I introduced some standard and recommended models of trumpet mouthpieces. At first, you may not know what type to choose, but as you progress with your instrument, you will start to understand what kind of sound and tone that you’ll want to achieve. In this case, first just try changing your mouthpiece. There is so much variety in manufacturers and models of mouthpieces. I hope that you will enjoy finding a mouthpiece that matches your personality as much as you enjoy shopping for clothes and shoes.