Professional and commercial trumpet players often find it helpful to have two or three mouthpieces with different cup depths. Deeper cups work better on legit, symphonic and jazz music, while shallow cups work better for lead and solo parts. To make the transition between pieces smooth and easy, the rims should be identical. A set…
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There is no industry standard for measuring trumpet mouthpiece specifications. Below are the measurements Legends Brass uses: Legends Brass Trumpet Mouthpiece Specs
The blank (sometimes called “profile”) is the external shape of a mouthpiece. Legends Brass blanks currently available include: The Skinny blank has the least mass. Use it for a sound that really stands out, such as for solo and lead parts that don’t want to blend in with the rest of the band. Legends Skinny Blank…
If you are new to Legends Brass, you might wonder where to start. Everyone wants to sound their best: solid core of sound, reliable slotting, plenty of endurance, and the ability to easily reach the upper limits of range. That’s not too much to ask! But when you get into the details of rim diameter,…