Trumpet

[Gingermick]

I played trumpet for 7 years when I was young then gave it up. Got myself a cheapie from ebay last week and the mouthpiece feels a little small. 7c I think is the size.
My embrasure is 20 odd years out of practice but think the mouthpiece is keeping me from sounding like Miles Davis.
What size mouthpiece do any trumpet playing forum members use?
Ta

[Iain]

My daughter aged 13 plays trombone and the mouth piece is (waiting for her to bring it in, waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,waiting,) is 12C, if that helps, she also has a big mouth (just like Mum)

[Wood Borer]

she also has a big mouth (just like Mum)

Your Mum or your daughter's Mum?

I too played a trumpet when I was much younger. I have often thought of buying one especially as it wouldn't upset the neighbours. I have no idea what size mouthpiece I used then or what I would need now. Great instrument with a great sound.

[joe greiner]

Is there the remotest possibility that you're bigger now than you were at 7 years old? I don't know squat about trumpets; in fact, about the only instrument I can play is the radio and not very good at that. But, I'd calculate the ratio of your height now divided by your height then (as best you can remember); assuming a linear scale for mouthpiece sizes, multiply the ratio by the old mouthpiece size to get a first guess for the new mouthpiece. Or something like that.

Joe

[Gingermick]

I have often thought of buying one

$100 bucks from Byron Trader on ebay for a new one. My two youngest love it, maybe I'll get one of them to take it up in a few years.

assuming a linear scale for mouthpiece sizes

unfortunately that would give me a mouthpiece the size of a tuba mouthpiece.They only increase in width by about 2 or 3mm. Its the cup shape and depth and bore diameter that and ........
I was rather good for a little deekhead when I lost interest in it and got interested in drinking and smoking and I figure now tis time to lose interest in drinking and smoking (started again after 5 years because swmbo did; and I couldn't insist upon her not doing so, bloody woman, one rule for her behavior, one for mine and a different one for everyone elses, but I digress)

[soundman]

Your head doesn't grow much thru your life..... thats why small boys look like they have big heads
Your lips nose & ears will grow a little.
Looks like you need to visit a music store or put your lips on a diet.

perhaps some lip-ups.


A daughter playing trombone I hope she takes interest in something smaller like trumpet or one of the medium sized horns.
Trombone ( and tuba for that matter ) dosn't do good things for a ladies face.

cheers

[Gingermick]

We're not overly endowed with decent music stores here in Mackay and I'd prefer to get some input before spending 100 bucks on an internet purchase.

[Iain]

We bought the trombone on ebay from DH Music, they were fast and efficient, bought a couple of other accesories too.
The trombone is only a beginner model but the music teacher reckons it is not a bad buy for just over $100 brand new with a hard case.
We might invest in a better one later when she decides if she wants to continue, which at the moment looks positive as she loves it, she even got to play in the ANZAC march in Melbourne.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Brand-New-Kni...QQcmdZViewItem not what you are after but they will have more.

[RobP]

www.dealsdirect.com.au has clarinets and trumpets in various colours for $99.95 each.

[joe greiner]

OK, my suggestion was half-baked; actually, less than half-baked. And not only do I know little about trumpets, I also know little about kids. But, y'know, you asked for some specific information from folk who don't know you very well either. So, I think you set your expectations somewhat high. Especially since music stores for trial are scarce in your area.

That said, your profile indicates you're both a woodturner and a civil design technician. Well, I'm also a civil engineer and a woodturner. So, let's apply some civil engineering to the problem. A Q&D Google of [trumpet mouthpiece dimensions] provided a link to the second pdf file at http://accessories.conn-selmer.com/ That document seems to have all the information you'd need to turn a few wooden models of candidate mouthpieces. You should be able to make an informed decision by testing their fit against your mouth.

Maybe this will work better than shooting in the dark.

Joe

[Gingermick]

Well Joe, just thought I'd test the waters and see if anyone around here was a trumpet player. You never never know if you dont ask hey!
I found the british brass players forum and there was plenty of info on there. Thanks for your input and the link looks helpful, though I have been somewhat disappointed at the quality of the high-jack attempts. Pick up your game fella's
cya

[RETIRED]

There have been attempts.

[Gra]

Well Joe, just thought I'd test the waters and see if anyone around here was a trumpet player.

So come on who here is good at blowing their own trumpet????

[Gingermick]

There have been attempts

Well that's how bad they were