How do I make my trumpet pitch higher?

A trumpet player can change pitches changing the position of his lips on the mouthpiece or pushing down one or more or the valves. When he pushes down on the valves the part of the tubing that is sounding is made longer so the pitch changes.

What trumpet mouthpiece size is best for high notes?

You might sacrifice low tone to get those high notes out, or you may sacrifice range to get that fat lower sound. A 3C might give you great sound, but the 10-1/2C might get you the high notes. And you may find something in between that gives you a combination of both.

What trumpet mouthpiece do professionals use?

Best Professional Trumpet Mouthpiece – Bach K3513C Mega Tone Trumpet Mouthpiece. Mega Tone mouthpieces use more than twice the mass of regular models in order to create the sad, somewhat darker sound that makes the music for |azz players. The Bach K3513C Mega Tone Trumpet Mouthpiece 3C is no exception.

How do I choose a trumpet mouthpiece?

Generally, the larger mouthpiece is often played for lower registers, and the smaller mouthpiece is played for the higher registers. Then, deeper cup produces darker and milder tones while shallower cup produces more brilliant and clearer tones. Standard cup depth would be preferred for a flexible performance.

Why can’t I hit high notes on my trumpet?

Many trumpet players try to achieve high notes by putting more pressure on the mouthpiece. This may make the volume increase, but it will do very little to heighten the sound. Instead, focus on controlling the airflow from your lungs through your lips. You can actually reach notes “above” C with very little air.

Is 3C or 7c better for high notes?

To the OP: Note that while the 3C is a tad shallower than the 7C which will give you a brighter sound, not necessarily “better”, its inner cup diameter is slightly bigger, so it won’t necessarily make for easier high notes. More practice and development makes for easier high notes.

What mouthpiece did Louis Armstrong use?

Louis played on a variety of mouthpieces. Right at the end of his career he was on a Purviance 4*K4 (maybe wrong model number ut I am sure that is the one). Earlier he played on a Giardinelli which was a scaled up version of his earlier Selmer double cup mouthpiece.

What is the difference between a 3C and 7C trumpet mouthpiece?

the 3C is slightly wider with a slightly shallower cup and a somewhat different rim design. The 7C is slightly deeper with a slightly narrower cup diameter, and a much sharper, more precise rim.