What makes a good mouthpiece for a trombone?

Rim width determines flexibility, range, and comfort; cup depth determines tone quality; throat determines volume, breath control, and tone control. Many of us develop an expensive habit of trying out different mouthpieces to get an edge on tone quality or clarity of sound or to extend our range.

Why do you need a back bore on a trombone?

Back bore is more complicated, because it consists of both size and shape. This is usually made to balance the other aspects of the mouthpiece, and should not really be a major consideration, except in one circumstance: When testing mouthpieces, you must check tuning in all registers.

How big should the throat be on a trombone?

Large throat is recommended for more advanced players. But again, don’t be short-sighted. If you are in the beginner-intermediate range, and you think the throat of a new mouthpiece is slightly too large, then you should stick with it. You’ll quickly grow into it. Back bore is more complicated, because it consists of both size and shape.

What kind of mouthpiece does Daniel Aston use?

Daniel Aston made good use of his recent free time with the KELLY 24AW Tuba mouthpiece! Click to hear his accomplished demonstration of range, rhythmic and pitch accuracy and even the high note at the end of Herbert L. Clarke’s Bride of the Waves!

What are the different sizes of Dillon trombone mouthpieces?

Combining the best of old and new designs in symphonic trombone mouthpieces, we are excited to release the Dillon “Symphony” line of trombone mouthpieces. Available in 3 sizes, the 1, 2, and 3 are comparable to popular 2, 3.5, and 5 rim sizes,… Designed by Wycliffe Gordon, the new Wybrid mouthpiece brings the trumpet to Wycliffe.

What’s the name of the company that makes the trumpet mouthpiece?

Designed by Wycliffe Gordon, the new Wybrid mouthpiece brings the trumpet to Wycliffe. A hybrid trombone rim with a distinctive cup and trumpet match throat and backbore, and minimized overall weight. We have searched to partner with craftspeople and manufacturers who share our mission to produce the highest quality product imaginable.