Re: Which mouthpiece?

Posted by: Amateur
Email: Keith.Davies@Treweren.com
Date Posted: September 29, 2005
Subject: Re: Which mouthpiece?

Most people who stop playing for a few years take time to get their embouchure back - certainly weeks if not months to be better than they played before! (This is also a good time to think and try embouchure changes eg less/no pressure, mouthpiece position etc).

My Holton Farkas MC is shallower than 23mm and has a narrower rim than AS. My instinct would be try a 21 cup which will help with the upper register until your embouchure is back and then switch to a 22 or 23 if you wish. Tone will return after practice - especially low notes. Most people are more likely to split notes if they have to lip them to get them in tune - its worth checking the tuning carefully!

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