The Arban exercises on the Bach mouthpieces at the end are hilariously bad. You're clearly trying to make the mouthpieces sound bad on purpose to "prove" your point. I used to play on Bach mouthpieces. They are not my preference now, now I play Curry. But a Bach 1.5C Megatone from the 60s is one of the best Mouthpieces I have ever played. I wouldn't diss a brand just because you can't sound good on it. Judy Saxton plays on a 3C and she's one of the most beautiful sounding players out there. It's ok to not like Bach, but throw them away? Double C is possible on a 7C Bach if you have decent technique... Come on man!
Ive circled around mouthpieces from monette, bach, schilke, curry, yamaha, etc etc. I find my self settling at a 5c because it works for me. Can i hit a double c? no, but I cant on any other mouthpiece either. However, all my favorite players play on bach. phil smith, kevin cobb, ray mase... and so on. first off, your demonstration wasnt very convincing. secondly, its not the mouthpiece, its the player. whatever works for an individual is what they should use. i love my bach 5c. we cant point fingers at brands. its a hunk of metal with a bowl thing, a rim, and an opening. maybe there is a better mouthpiece out there for me, but i really dont care to invest or spend the time looking for it. its been 20 years of search, i think ill stay put. you want a good sound? listen. you want good range, practice the upper register with little effort. you want to sound good and play well? listen and practice. never mind brands and equipment. its all there to make tweaks and certain things a bit easier.
Brian, Silly Logic Brian!! Sorry!!! If f after 20 years of trial and error all you have to do is l"isten and practice" why haven't you achieved your goals? I Like Phil Smith's playing too. Why did he have three hernia operations, dystonia of the lip and is a shadow of himself? Ray Mase? Please!!! You didn't even try the the mouthpieces i suggested. (Nor had Phils Smit hor Ray Mase) It is obvious why after 20 years you haven't achieved your goals as a player. I guess you didn't "listen and practice" LOL!!!! God Bless You! Keep in touch! Ralph
True Power Trumpet you have to be one of the most rude people i have ever come across. i have achieved my goals. and oh, of course, phil smith had all of those issues because he plays on a bach mouthpiece. please. you're absolutely absurd.
@@truepowertrumpet7151 it seems to me that you almost defined so successful career as being able to hit a double C? Also saying god bless after viciously attacking someone for having the nerve to criticise you're hypothesis doesn't make you any less rude.
Syd, It was about Bach mouthpieces. There is NOTHING "useful" about them! That was the whole point! Thank You for reinforcing my comments! God Bless You and best of luck in your career! Keep in touch, Ralph
True Power Trumpet “Not a single one could make it work” and yet Arturo Sandoval still uses the same 7C as he has been using since high school if I remember his quote right.
If you are slagging of all Bach mouthpieces I disagree if it's only 7c I agree. I played on a Back 3c as a classical player just before I went to university in the 90s, I joined a Jazz band and it blew my mind hearing the trumpeters screaming. I must have tried every mouthpiece in my quest to hit hight C. Because I was going to be doing orchestral playing my teacher gave me a 1.5c and within 4 too 5 months I could play high C on the Bach 1.5c. I'm not a lead player but since graduating I play on a Bach 1.5c my preferred mouth and if I'm doing a jazz gig second chair that has high Gs above top C I use a Bach 3c. A small cup for endurance a big cup for sound plus the right practise it is not all down to the mouthpiece what works for you.
Colin, I'm a classical/orchestral player as well. I prefer to be able to play ALL parts any time i want! Brandenburg, Strauss, MahlerI Wagner, Vivaldi.etc A "high C "that you talk of does NOT allow you to do that! If you are happy with the restrictions that YOU just described...? Well...ENJOY! If you want to take the restrictions off and join the upper echelon of brass players, contact me and we will get to work! In the meantime I stand by my statement : Bach mouthpieces are garbage! Throw them away!!! Keep in touch,Ralph
Yeah going from 3C Bach to Curry 3C was a big deal. Huge improvement. But just dropping any idea of that and going to Legends Brass mouthpiece literally changed my entire playing world.
Tommy, You must be new to the channel! I have said hundreds of times I use ONLY Callet mouthpieces. At the moment I am using the 1SB You should check them out. They are fantastic! Keep in touch, Ralph
What do you recommend for lead jazz or NOLA brass band playing. I usually use a larger mouthpiece because my embouchure swells up a lot with smaller ones. What is a good alternative to Bach 1.5c or 3c?
I'm 150% with you on "if I didn't get a deep rich sound in the middle and low register I won't play it". However, I'm using since 2000-2001 a Bach Megatone 1C. Tried several other brands like Lotus, Best Brass, Wedge, Schilke... all are good, but just not the same in the low register.
I play a 3c sounds way better than 7c and i have a yamaha japan allen vizutti seems mutch easier in high notes but way thinner sound i think...but i struggle in getting high notes in bach that i noticed and im seeking another mouthpieces...another Bach problem is that mouthpiece numbers dont really correspond to cup sizes...
What is music without passion? What is knowledge without free speech? I may disagree with Ralph, or may not, but I appreciate his passion and stand. Bach designed his trumpets and mouthpieces commencing about 80 years ago. They have stood the test of time and been the de facto reference standard for all makers and players. That is an outstanding achievement. Bach was a trumpeter and his focus was the symphony: he had a specific sound in mind. I think he had set a limit, too, as the vast majority of orchestral and ensemble pieces do not require much range beyond high E: and range is one reason for the various keys of trumpets. But like shoes versus boots, both can be worn, but each serves a purpose, and one size does not fit all. Many famous trumpeters outside the symphonies chose other brands, for specific reasons: prime examples are James and Armstrong. Since horns were first used, they have and continue to evolve. Combined with evolving technology, we have more choices than ever before in history. I see the Callet, Curry, etc, as part of the continuing evolution and am happy for it: we may be now in a golden age. Would I choose a Callet? Will not know until I try. I shall keep an open mind and ear.
Rob, Agree to Disagree! I do NOT believe Bach mouthpieces have "stood the test of time" Quit the opposite is true. i stand by my vid. They are garbage! Keep in touch, Ralph PS Vincent Bach couldn't play a decent High C If there was a gun to his head! THAT is why he got not mouthpiece design! R
Hi a keyboard player,but my 16 year old son is a Trumpet player. We bought him a Bach 1.5C after he switched from the (no name brand 7C).He has a beautiful tone but cannot comfortable play high notes yet. He's been playing for 3 and half years. What do you recommend? Thanks Les, South Africa
Les, Call Jerry Callet at 718 477 5803 and ask him about his 1SS or 1SB. They are revolutionary mouthpieces that may take an adjustment from the 1C but are the best in the business . Let me know how that works for you. Ralph
Hello Ralph, I just found this video. Hope all is well. I have some experience with Bach. Back in high school and college (1980-86) I used a Bach 1-1/2C. At the time the trumpets ran $900 and the mouthpieces $35. When I restarted working on the trumpet in late 2020 I had used a cheap brand. I did notice that the Bach mouthpieces didn’t go up in price at the same rate as the trumpets. One change I did was going to a 1E. It made F, F# and G above high C stronger than with the 1-1/2C. The main thing I’d say is that Bach is OK for the price, but better mouthpieces will be higher. Is there a source for the Callet mouthpieces you recommend? I’d be curious on checking out the information.
If you only have a 7C mouthpiece throw it away but, dont label all bach mouthpieces "trash" if you havent tried other models. I get an amazing tone on a Bach 3C, my high Cs and Es come out beautifully.
Moon, The beauty of living in this great land of ours s we can ALL express an opinion. I have tried EVERY Bach mouthpiece at one time or another an I stand by my vid. ALL garbage! How about this: Send me a video of you playing your "beautiful " High C's and E's and I'll post it on my channel!!! That way everyone can decide for themselves! Sound Good? Hear from you soon! God Bless You, Ralph
How about recommendations. I’ve been playing a 1.5C for 50 years and I’ve had to lay off for 3 yrs to have braces to realign my teeth. I’ll be starting all over again in a few months with a new embouchure and I’m not expecting any miracles. There are so many new mouthpieces to choose from and any help would be appreciated.
Picked up my trumpet after 20 years of no playing. I have an assortment of Bach pieces including 7C, 3C megatone, 3C, 1C. When I played in high school I struggled like mad to hit a double D and never tried anything in performance above that. I ordered a Kelly screamer and within two weeks was hitting a double G with 1/4 of the effort or less than a Bach. Suddenly all the years of instruction about opening the throat and using 3 compressions made sense because it works on a Kelly, but I have to clamp down on the embouchure and push huge volumes of air with Bach pieces. I would say that if you can’t blow whistle notes at super soft volume then reconsider your piece.
I’m old and looking for comfort and better efficiency.I own a Bach Stradivarius 50th Anniversary built old school. Also own a Getzen Eterna 2. Both in silver. I got transplanted lungs 7 years ago. I want less wind with a rich tone.I’m using a Bach 3 C. What do you suggest for mellow jazz?
The Bach 3C is fine for mellow jazz. Keep in mind that Chet Baker played a Bach Mt. Vernon 6C. There is an interview with him on CZcams in which he states this.
Hi im new to trumpet and was pleased to see your video as people have told me "buy a bach" so you just saved me some money. BUT can you suggest an alternative that will enable a beginner to achieve higher notes? Thanks 👍
Agree! I´ve played a lot of different moutpieces, and Bach never made me happy. I think the tend to have their rims too rounded. That is why some players hurt themselves.
Learning, You must be new to the channel..Welcome aboard!! I use EXCLUSIVELY Callet mouthpieces and in particular his new 1SB. I truly believe it is the BEST mouthpiece ever made. Keep in touch, Ralph
I see you in the comments basically shaming people for preferring bach, saying they'll never be big trumpet players, but I mean, you *don't* play on a bach, and I've never heard of you before.
If anyone believes that those exercises at the end were played to the best of this guys ability you are just kidding yourself. If someone has a lot of talent which this guy seems to have by what he played in the beginning of the video it should not sound so different when switching mouthpieces. Winton Marsalis once did a class where he cleaned everyone’s mouthpieces in the room then went down the line playing an excerpt from carnival of Venice and it sounded nearly identical every time. He played of Shilkies, jet tones, bachs, Yamaha’s, etc. no matter what he played it always was the same. That was faked simply to make Bach mouthpieces sound worse than they really are.
Nap, You need more sleep!!! LOL!!! I did not say that was ME playing at the end of the vid. That was some other poor schlub trying to make a Bach Mouthpiece work! For you to say that Wynton, or anyone else sounds the same "no matter what he played it was always the same" Is silly! A mouthpiece makes no difference? LOL!!!! On what planet!!! Not this one! You need more sleep boss! LOL!!!! Keep in touch! Ralph
Nap, ????? How do you know, that i know, that you know, that we know!!!! LOL!!!! Send in a vid of you playing what I did on a Bach mouthpiece and I'll post it! Until then...I'm standing by my opinion! Bach mouthpieces are God Awful TERRIBLE!!! God Bless You! Ralph
James, I personally have not played one. The only comment I can make is that I have had several students who played them and went right to the 1SB after trying it! Not much of a perspective...? That's all I've got! Keep in touch, Ralph
I haven't been playing long. A beginner at 39 years young. But i can dig what your saying. I like the 9A after trying 7,5, and 3c. I have a local GR dealer whom is actually my teacher. What GR would be closest to 9A bach?
trumpet I charge $200.00 ($191.00 +$9.00 shipping) Send it via Pay Pal.(PP info is: rasalamone@aol.com) with your shipping address I can get it in the mail tomorrow! Hear from you! Ralph
You had a student who was decent but couldn't get out of the staff and was talking about double high C?.....think he's got a lot of other things to worry about 1st before tossing his 7C.
I've been told that super chops is just a really loud her tone. This is stereotypically used for jazz. Is it good for a dark tone while being able to get up in the range. Is this theouthpiece you use?
Jacob, That is the mouthpiece I use in all my playing. I can't recommend it enough. As I said in many of my vids I hear Herseth in my mind as the perfect tone. That tone is centered, brilliant, and rich in all registers. Without knowing what you are trying to sound like I cannot tell you if this is going to be "dark" enough for you. I can only say try it,.What have you got to lose? Let me know, Ralph
Hey Ralph .. Jerome rang me today in the UK to let me know my 2 1ss ‘s will ship Friday ? I will be in touch hopefully next week to start lessons ... how’s that eBook coming along ?
Ralph? I didn't mean to start an argument, just to say that the world of trumpeting should be big enough for everyone. As a matter of fact. I was a music major 49 years ago in Ohio and dropped out of school. Played, took lessons into adulthood from a couple men I trusted. Played in two different municipal bands, churches, brass quintets, etc. I just enjoyed music. Dropped the playing about 18 years ago and am just picking it up at 67 to enjoy again. I had a Bach 3c mouthpiece in a drawer that I put on a Pfund trumpet I bought slightly used, as I didn't know how my attempt at playing again would go. I am truly open to trying anyones mouthpiece, especially if I could find one to address my rebuilding the embouchure. Lower register is a struggle but I am making progress. I am never playing Haydn, Hummel, or any Clarke solos again! LOL but if you know of a mouthpiece that is relatively deep and may aid in feeling stronger as I try to build the musculature around the lip again, I am all ears. I have asked at one local music store that that is all they stock, or Yamaha. If you read this, please feel free to contact me again. Have a good day, Brian
Brian, Changed your tune little bit huh? (pun intended) It certainly sounded like you wanted to start an argument!!! Did you actually listen any of the vids??? My stance on mouthpieces is quite clear. The fact that you want me to "recommend a mouthpiece...I'm all ears"!!! Brian, In all due respect I just did that!!! If you would like to purchase a 1SS and take some Skype lessons, I WILL GIVE YOU THE BEST CHOPS OF YOUR LIFE...GURANTEED!!! I stand 100% behind my vid & my GUARANTEE!! Keep in touch, God Bless, Ralph
Hey man, how about a Parduba? I use a #7 (no cup sizes they're all the same) and I think it's pretty cool. Very easy to get a nice fat sound. Hope you're doing ok.
Hi @TruePowerTrumpet! I found this video interesting because I've always had trouble in the upper register on Bach and when you pointed out the fact of pulling something in your throat, I was like "whoa maybe I should try something differently". What mouthpiece brands would you suggest? I'm a Trumpet player in college marching band. I am playing first trumpet this year for our show. Our band is the closest college band to DCI. I would appreciate your thoughts on this! Thanks again.
Mark, Yeah...the difference is startling!!! A pessimist would say I'm trying to make the mouthpiece sound bad, but that is the difference!!! My email has BLOWN UP about this. I guess I'm not the only one that wants to make the jump! Keep in touch Mark. Ralph
Theron, No. I understand your curiosity but I'm not trying to embarrass anyone. Just pointing out the absurdity of it all. He as VERY upfront about it so it didn't seem to bother him at all. For some reason these guys think icing your lips is "just part of doing business" and it does NOT have to be! Keep in touch. Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 Ralph, I apologize in advance if you already answered my question, but what mouthpieces would you recommend if all Bachs are eliminated from the list of choices?
app, There are a LOT of things wrong with Bach mouthpieces! For my money The underbelly at the top of the cup is the man cause of collapse! Keep in touch, Ralph
I'd say Bach mouthpieces work pretty well if you aren't playing above a high D. My alternative is a Kelly Screamer which reduces the strain in the upper register by a lot but it feels awkward for lower notes. I will say do NOT use a Bach 3C or similar sizes for big band lead playing (unless you count middle or high school where notes rarely if ever go above a high C) or even 2nd trumpet in a big band. They work somewhat decently as 3rd or 4th trumpet I guess.
its like a return on investment in my opinion. its equivalent would be muscle development,,; does NOT happen over night but after effect speaks for itself for better or for worse. in my prime i was able to play pedal C to double G first notes of the day (didn't have a need any higher). granted, now, after a 8 year hiatus and starting from square one, i had to deal with a *horrendous* double buzz and i don't doubt its the mouthpiece (3C) but a few months of drilling everyday for an hour and its a thing of the past. dont get me wrong, im very careful with my approach with a almost paranoia of letting myself develop bad habits, but i am playing the standard range free of issues. i don't doubt the video,, but i dont doubt my education either. you just have to be very careful about the habits you create.
Tony, I'm not sure what your point is? MY point on the video is that Bach mouthpieces are garbage and i stand by that! You CANNOT get the results on your BACH 3C that ANYONE gets on a Callet 1SB REGARDLESS of your good or "bad habits!" Keep in touch, Ralph
Trent Austin tells the story of when he had his favorite Bach 1 1/2C scanned by Kanstul instruments, and the guy told Trent that it was actually a 5C in dimensions. A pretty sad indictment of Bach, if you ask me.
I wear size nine shoes I tried size 7 they would not fit I tried size 11...I give up you are a better comedian than me (if he wear alive I think Freddie Hubbard would disagree).
The larger Bach trumpet mouthpieces are excellent for orchestral work. If that's your genre you'll benefit from a 1C, a 1X, or maybe a 1.5C. However, for commercial or pop music I have never found a smaller Bach I can play accurately -- and if you play lead, look elsewhere.
John, have you ever tried Jerry's 1SS, 1SC or 1SB? TOP ( I can't give you names because of equipment contracts) but TOP orchestral players are disproving that myth and KILLING orchestral work with these mouthpieces! Keep in touch. Ralph
Jerry? Jerry Callet?I know who Jerry Callet is and he's a smart guy. We've spoken on the phone maybe fifteen years ago. I think I did have a Callet mouthpiece at one time and I can't remember the size exactly but it was rather wide in diameter but relatively shallow in depth. Some of us can't play a super narrow or extra shallow mouthpiece.
John, As little as 1 year ago I would have agreed with you. However, this new batch of mouthpieces are extraordinary! They LITERALLY work for ALL people in ALL situations. Keep in touch. Ralph
Im a fresh men in high school i’ve been playing on a 5b since 6th grade and Ive been trying to extend my range but i couldn’t go above a High D I would cap at A High C but i couldn’t hold the note because i feel the mouth peice is small .
The Best, My friend the 5b is a DEATH SENTENCE!! Name ONE great player who played it??? NONE!!! If you are going to stay with Bach I would go with a 10 1/2 c I believe the best mouthpiece ever made is the Callet 1SB Keep in touch, Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 yes but the bach 5b isn’t to bad i have a nice brass sound i can hit a D it’s just when i do slurs i have no freedom at moving my lip and it feels weird
The, YOU ASKED ME for advice because you were having trouble. I gave it to you and now your saying "isn't so bad"??? Knock yourself out!!! My advice stands: The mouthpiece stinks and is holding you back!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
You sound like the Leo Gets of reviewers, ok, ok, why so negative says something of value. I knew a player who turned down the Basie Orchestra who used a 3c with so much sizzle and full sound it lite up the room. Sorry but just saying something is bad doesn’t make it bad.
Hey Ralph.. I played a Bach 10.5c in college and in the Air Force Band 1980-86..I played well on it mainly lead in Bid Band idiom..had a strong high G.. thin after that going up.. I lost the mouthpiece in 86…about every 7 or 8 years for the heck of it I’d order another Bach 10.5c.. I’ve bought 5 of them since 1986… not one of them is close to being the same as the other…incredible inconsistency .. one wider inner diameter.. one deeper cup.. one larger back for….. for me that was a huge turn off!!! Sincerely… Joe Triscari
I was practicing in one of the storage rooms in my high school and I noticed a bunch of different mouthpieces and they were mostly like 7c and 5c and then there was one that stood out. It was a yamaha 11b4. I tried it out and I loved it. I had a bach 3c and I hated the tone of it. Bad tone and it wore my lips out so quickly. I even switched to a 7c to try out for District Honor Band just because of the tone and lip endurance issues. I was just able to get a decent double C out it. It felt like I had to work so damn hard, like I was fighting with it to make it work, but I made the band :D - I tried the 11B4 and it was similar to a 7c with a shallower cup and it was some much better. It just had a brighter and punchier tone and the upper register was much easier to play and didn't wear my lips out like the 3c. Not gonna like I just swapped my mouthpiece out for it.
True Power Trumpet well everyone has their own opinions i could love the tuba (which i play) and could hate the trumpet or the other way around so i respect ur opinion
@@truepowertrumpet7151 hey Ralph. I should explain. Being Ratioed means that a lot of people come after you for a "hot take". They usually give you a lot of hate in the comments and dislike your video a lot.
My big lips need something bigger than these 3c to 10.5c things the schilke 14 diameter fits well 17.09mm is me l. I can get by and have with my knockoff 16.3mm 3c but the schilke is just for comfortable
@@truepowertrumpet7151 playing incorectly I mean yes I just graduated high school and I am already noticing that I did stuff that only hurt my potential and skill and I'm trying to make changes now and do stuff to make me better for my gigs but I'm telling you the 10.5 c or 7c bach size would get me tired to fast. I recently got a 13a4a schilke and it has a beutiful tone up there (great double g) but it gives me less endurance than the 14a4a which I plan on getting tommorow and returning the 13a4a
I have a few Bach mouthpieces still kicking about, and a couple of Shilkes. Funny thing about this system of playing is that it's starting to cross over into my low brass playing. I also have a flugelhorn where I use a very deep cup where playing above a G was near impossible, but the deeper mouthpiece made the sound worth it. This system has quite suddenly put almost an octave on my flugel playing with the same mouthpiece. Out of curiosity, I grabbed a couple of my old Back mouthpieces to see if the tongue kicked in, in the same way to produce an easy high register. Just as an experiment. Nope.
Russell, Heard him play lately? NO THANKS!!!! The best playing of his career was done on custom made mouthpieces other than Bach. I stand by the vid more than ever!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 czcams.com/video/afHffuukUrg/video.html . yeah this just sounds horrible, a full tone not overly bright, being able to play in the deep without sounding like a fart. In the video i linked he plays a dosen mouthpieces and sounds to my ears quite good, lol. To clarify: You are allowed to not like bach, but dont dislike it so religiously you disregard the fact that its a personal preferanse and that there is people out there who play bach, and sound way better than both you and me.
Ralph, love the videos. I play the Callet 1ss and it is great. Helped my playing and endurance. Took about a week to relax and not fight it but the rewards are well worth it.
Hey, I’m Quentin! With all due respect, I believe that Bach mouthpieces are great!! I play on a Bach Artisan Stradivarius 180S37 & I’ve had nothing but success playing on Bach mouthpieces. I’m a 16 year old trumpet player & I’ve been playing for about 4 or 5 years now; though I’m not too old, I play with a lot of professional musicians around my town. In the gigs we play, one of the players I admire most (jim gilmartin) plays on a Bach 3C and his sound in the upper register is g o r g e o u s ! I normally play on an Artisan 1 1/4 C, so I start having trouble after the overtone E, but i believe that’s because of my young, relatively inexperienced chops/lungs! though I will agree that Bach mouthpieces aren’t my choice for lead playing (I use a Monette Resonance Prana B6LDS1/82P) they’re still a viable option for those who can’t afford a $350+ mouthpiece for all registers!
Are you being sponsored by Jerome Callet, any kickbacks or royalities? Does your friend own the company? I am not suggesting that either. I am using a denis wick mouthpiece 4X gold, any problems with that ? I am not a pro like you so I probably don’t know what’s best for me so I’ll purchase a Callett on your recommendation.
Willy, No sponsorship or kickbacks!! Jerry has been my friend foe 45 years and I just believe in his products. The 1SS or 1SB are the greatest mouthpieces ever produced and can work for anyone who gives them a chance.. We ,(Jerry & I,h)ave proved that through our thousands of students young and old who are THRIVING on the mouthpieces combined with the True Power System. Call Jerry 718 477 5803 and give it a chance. Keep in touch. Ralph
Ralph love the videos.Star wars entire section on Bach's.If you don't like fine but you can't say useless there's to many people making a living on them .loads of great stuff you do but to far on this regards sean kelly
Reece, 2,500+ views and you were the only one that didn't understand??!! Let me explain: 99.9% of the trumpet players using Bach mouthpieces do NOT have the chops to play 4th trumpet in a professional symphony. For every Adolph Herseth who could play The Bach mouthpiece there are literally millions of players who cannot. I don't like those odds! Capiche? "He"
Hello Ralph, I came across this video at the right time. I’ve been noticed inconsistencies in my notes, particularly above a high C. I play on a Bach C megatone. Actually, any Bach mpc that I’ve played usually has me tapped out quickly, and I feel myself working harder than I need to to play in the high range. At first I thought it was me, but after having watched this vid, I think it’s the mpc.
Lou, I can't begin to tell you the OVERWHELMING positive feedback we've been getting for the 1SS/!SB moutheces!!! Give Jerry call at (718) 477 5803 and order one. At the moment he has a 7 day money back guarantee. Keep in touch. Ralph
Yes this is very true! When I started playing trumpet of course i played on a 7c Bach and I remember it being hard to play and sometimes painful on my lips!
@@geoli6407 Geo, Your right! I never thought of that!!! I NEVER tried a 7DW!!! My Bad!! LOL!!!! Let's hear YOU play on a 7DW.Make a vid LIVE! With your name on it and i will post it on the channel. Did you listen to the vid? MILLIONS have tried Bach Garbage and FAILED ( Including you I bet!) I don't like the odds!!! !SB for success. Keep in touch young fella!!! Ralph
I love youtube. Now, everyone that ever sat 3rd chair in the local muni can slam or down deride any equipment on the market. I have never had a Bach trumpet because I always felt like they were either restrictive in the upper or lower register. I have played Bach mouthpieces not exclusively, but a quiet a bit of the time. Also, Schilke, Jet Tone, etc. The Bach 1c has been comfortable for me and I still have one. If your aim is to play double C get a shallow mouthpiece or play what you play and work your ass off doing lip flesibilities to build your register. Interesting what he says, but your ax is one thing and the mouthpiece is another (albeit" a damn important thing.
Brian, Just curious... Who are you suggesting pays 3rd trumpet in the local muni? Who do you pay with? I'm glad you enjoy the Bach 1C!! Best of luck. Ralph
Why are people thumbing this down? It's so true...Do you all like drum brakes and no power steering on your cars too? Good video! Bravo! They are a huge reason young trumpet players get frustrated with the horn.
The Arban exercises on the Bach mouthpieces at the end are hilariously bad. You're clearly trying to make the mouthpieces sound bad on purpose to "prove" your point. I used to play on Bach mouthpieces. They are not my preference now, now I play Curry. But a Bach 1.5C Megatone from the 60s is one of the best Mouthpieces I have ever played. I wouldn't diss a brand just because you can't sound good on it. Judy Saxton plays on a 3C and she's one of the most beautiful sounding players out there. It's ok to not like Bach, but throw them away? Double C is possible on a 7C Bach if you have decent technique... Come on man!
Alexander, YOU don't play them but I am wrong for not liking them??? LOL!!!! Come on man!!!! LOL!!!!Keep in touch. Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151He literally said he used to, you didn't even read the whole comment. 6 years later and I can see that.
Ive circled around mouthpieces from monette, bach, schilke, curry, yamaha, etc etc. I find my self settling at a 5c because it works for me. Can i hit a double c? no, but I cant on any other mouthpiece either. However, all my favorite players play on bach. phil smith, kevin cobb, ray mase... and so on. first off, your demonstration wasnt very convincing. secondly, its not the mouthpiece, its the player. whatever works for an individual is what they should use. i love my bach 5c. we cant point fingers at brands. its a hunk of metal with a bowl thing, a rim, and an opening. maybe there is a better mouthpiece out there for me, but i really dont care to invest or spend the time looking for it. its been 20 years of search, i think ill stay put. you want a good sound? listen. you want good range, practice the upper register with little effort. you want to sound good and play well? listen and practice. never mind brands and equipment. its all there to make tweaks and certain things a bit easier.
Brian, Silly Logic Brian!! Sorry!!! If f after 20 years of trial and error all you have to do is l"isten and practice" why haven't you achieved your goals? I Like Phil Smith's playing too. Why did he have three hernia operations, dystonia of the lip and is a shadow of himself? Ray Mase? Please!!! You didn't even try the the mouthpieces i suggested. (Nor had Phils Smit hor Ray Mase) It is obvious why after 20 years you haven't achieved your goals as a player. I guess you didn't "listen and practice" LOL!!!! God Bless You! Keep in touch! Ralph
True Power Trumpet you have to be one of the most rude people i have ever come across. i have achieved my goals. and oh, of course, phil smith had all of those issues because he plays on a bach mouthpiece. please. you're absolutely absurd.
Brian, Best of Luck with your career! Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 it seems to me that you almost defined so successful career as being able to hit a double C? Also saying god bless after viciously attacking someone for having the nerve to criticise you're hypothesis doesn't make you any less rude.
@@improvisedlines5498 you're right, this guy's a turd
You haven' told us anything useful...just negative stuff
Syd, It was about Bach mouthpieces. There is NOTHING "useful" about them! That was the whole point! Thank You for reinforcing my comments! God Bless You and best of luck in your career! Keep in touch, Ralph
True Power Trumpet “Not a single one could make it work” and yet Arturo Sandoval still uses the same 7C as he has been using since high school if I remember his quote right.
@@krakenjm6877 Doesn't mean anything. Some people play the same m'pce all their lives and it works great for them
So… What type of mouthpiece do you play? I kept waiting for you to share that. Thanks in advance.
If you are slagging of all Bach mouthpieces I disagree if it's only 7c I agree. I played on a Back 3c as a classical player just before I went to university in the 90s, I joined a Jazz band and it blew my mind hearing the trumpeters screaming. I must have tried every mouthpiece in my quest to hit hight C. Because I was going to be doing orchestral playing my teacher gave me a 1.5c and within 4 too 5 months I could play high C on the Bach 1.5c. I'm not a lead player but since graduating I play on a Bach 1.5c my preferred mouth and if I'm doing a jazz gig second chair that has high Gs above top C I use a Bach 3c. A small cup for endurance a big cup for sound plus the right practise it is not all down to the mouthpiece what works for you.
Colin, I'm a classical/orchestral player as well. I prefer to be able to play ALL parts any time i want! Brandenburg, Strauss, MahlerI Wagner, Vivaldi.etc A "high C "that you talk of does NOT allow you to do that! If you are happy with the restrictions that YOU just described...? Well...ENJOY! If you want to take the restrictions off and join the upper echelon of brass players, contact me and we will get to work! In the meantime I stand by my statement : Bach mouthpieces are garbage! Throw them away!!! Keep in touch,Ralph
Nope. Bach 1D for lead and 1B for everything else. Haven't been fired yet.
Yeah going from 3C Bach to Curry 3C was a big deal. Huge improvement. But just dropping any idea of that and going to Legends Brass mouthpiece literally changed my entire playing world.
infinite, Glad it worked for you! Keep in touch, Ralph
I suppose it would be to much to ask what mouthpiece you play with.
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Tommy, You must be new to the channel! I have said hundreds of times I use ONLY Callet mouthpieces. At the moment I am using the 1SB You should check them out. They are fantastic! Keep in touch, Ralph
What do you recommend for lead jazz or NOLA brass band playing. I usually use a larger mouthpiece because my embouchure swells up a lot with smaller ones. What is a good alternative to Bach 1.5c or 3c?
steven, 1 1SB Contact me at this email: rasalamone@aol.com and I can get one in the mail! Hear from you! Ralph
His demonstration at the end is how he always sounds lolll
Good One Trampus! You're mother must be SO proud!!! LOL!!!! Keep in touch! Ralph
I'm 150% with you on "if I didn't get a deep rich sound in the middle and low register I won't play it". However, I'm using since 2000-2001 a Bach Megatone 1C. Tried several other brands like Lotus, Best Brass, Wedge, Schilke... all are good, but just not the same in the low register.
You haven't played a 1SB!!! Your trumpet life is wasting away!! Ralph
I play a 3c sounds way better than 7c and i have a yamaha japan allen vizutti seems mutch easier in high notes but way thinner sound i think...but i struggle in getting high notes in bach that i noticed and im seeking another mouthpieces...another Bach problem is that mouthpiece numbers dont really correspond to cup sizes...
Fabio, get a 1SB. Hear from you! Ralph
What is music without passion? What is knowledge without free speech? I may disagree with Ralph, or may not, but I appreciate his passion and stand. Bach designed his trumpets and mouthpieces commencing about 80 years ago. They have stood the test of time and been the de facto reference standard for all makers and players. That is an outstanding achievement. Bach was a trumpeter and his focus was the symphony: he had a specific sound in mind. I think he had set a limit, too, as the vast majority of orchestral and ensemble pieces do not require much range beyond high E: and range is one reason for the various keys of trumpets. But like shoes versus boots, both can be worn, but each serves a purpose, and one size does not fit all. Many famous trumpeters outside the symphonies chose other brands, for specific reasons: prime examples are James and Armstrong. Since horns were first used, they have and continue to evolve. Combined with evolving technology, we have more choices than ever before in history. I see the Callet, Curry, etc, as part of the continuing evolution and am happy for it: we may be now in a golden age. Would I choose a Callet? Will not know until I try. I shall keep an open mind and ear.
Rob, Agree to Disagree! I do NOT believe Bach mouthpieces have "stood the test of time" Quit the opposite is true. i stand by my vid. They are garbage! Keep in touch, Ralph PS Vincent Bach couldn't play a decent High C If there was a gun to his head! THAT is why he got not mouthpiece design! R
Hi…
This is what I play to hit double c’s
czcams.com/video/ZiZ2cu4wxy4/video.html
Hi a keyboard player,but my 16 year old son is a Trumpet player. We bought him a Bach 1.5C after he switched from the (no name brand 7C).He has a beautiful tone but cannot comfortable play high notes yet. He's been playing for 3 and half years. What do you recommend? Thanks Les, South Africa
Les, Call Jerry Callet at 718 477 5803 and ask him about his 1SS or 1SB. They are revolutionary mouthpieces that may take an adjustment from the 1C but are the best in the business . Let me know how that works for you. Ralph
Sorry about the misspelling.. spell check and me don’t get along! Lol
Hello Ralph, I just found this video. Hope all is well.
I have some experience with Bach. Back in high school and college (1980-86) I used a Bach 1-1/2C. At the time the trumpets ran $900 and the mouthpieces $35.
When I restarted working on the trumpet in late 2020 I had used a cheap brand. I did notice that the Bach mouthpieces didn’t go up in price at the same rate as the trumpets.
One change I did was going to a 1E. It made F, F# and G above high C stronger than with the 1-1/2C.
The main thing I’d say is that Bach is OK for the price, but better mouthpieces will be higher.
Is there a source for the Callet mouthpieces you recommend? I’d be curious on checking out the information.
GR, www.tpwr.org and click on the mouthpiece. I stand by my vid! Bach mouthpieces are garbage! Keep in touch, Ralph
If you only have a 7C mouthpiece throw it away but, dont label all bach mouthpieces "trash" if you havent tried other models. I get an amazing tone on a Bach 3C, my high Cs and Es come out beautifully.
Moon, The beauty of living in this great land of ours s we can ALL express an opinion. I have tried EVERY Bach mouthpiece at one time or another an I stand by my vid. ALL garbage! How about this: Send me a video of you playing your "beautiful " High C's and E's and I'll post it on my channel!!! That way everyone can decide for themselves! Sound Good? Hear from you soon! God Bless You, Ralph
I agree.. I also dislike the Bach Stradivarius Trumpet.
How about recommendations. I’ve been playing a 1.5C for 50 years and I’ve had to lay off for 3 yrs to have braces to realign my teeth. I’ll be starting all over again in a few months with a new embouchure and I’m not expecting any miracles. There are so many new mouthpieces to choose from and any help would be appreciated.
Chris, 1SB!!!
Picked up my trumpet after 20 years of no playing. I have an assortment of Bach pieces including 7C, 3C megatone, 3C, 1C. When I played in high school I struggled like mad to hit a double D and never tried anything in performance above that.
I ordered a Kelly screamer and within two weeks was hitting a double G with 1/4 of the effort or less than a Bach.
Suddenly all the years of instruction about opening the throat and using 3 compressions made sense because it works on a Kelly, but I have to clamp down on the embouchure and push huge volumes of air with Bach pieces.
I would say that if you can’t blow whistle notes at super soft volume then reconsider your piece.
user, "Whistle notes"???? Please!!! Ralph
Sherry, Best of Luck In Everything you do! May God Bless You!!! Ralph
I love the Vincent Bach silver plated 7c trumpet mouthpiece.
Mattilda, Enjoy!!! Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 great video :)
THROW YOUR MICROPHONE AWAY. Impossible to hear what you are saying !
Find another channel! You are the ONLY one to have a problem! God Bless You!!! Ralph
What’s is a good mouthpiece for a 14 year old working to hit a double c before he graduates I never owned Bach mouthpiece mostly because of the price
Fish, Callet 1SB Best mouthpiece ever! Get in touch with me at the email at the end ov the vid and I'll fix you up! Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 ok thank you I reach out to you
I’m old and looking for comfort and better efficiency.I own a Bach Stradivarius 50th Anniversary built old school. Also own a Getzen Eterna 2. Both in silver. I got transplanted lungs 7 years ago. I want less wind with a rich tone.I’m using a Bach 3 C. What do you suggest for mellow jazz?
Callet 1SB Keep in touch, Ralph
The Bach 3C is fine for mellow jazz. Keep in mind that Chet Baker played a Bach Mt. Vernon 6C. There is an interview with him on CZcams in which he states this.
@@IndianOutlaw1870 MtVernon sizes were differant that the modern Bach sizes
@@IndianOutlaw1870 Break, Agree to disagree! Keep in touch, Ralph
Hi im new to trumpet and was pleased to see your video as people have told me "buy a bach" so you just saved me some money. BUT can you suggest an alternative that will enable a beginner to achieve higher notes? Thanks 👍
chris, Contact me at rasalamone@aol.com I'll fix you up with a 1SB Ralph
Agree! I´ve played a lot of different moutpieces, and Bach never made me happy. I think the tend to have their rims too rounded. That is why some players hurt themselves.
fred, Just God awful!!! Ralph
Thanks. Purchased a Wedge mouthpiece. Had to return it, didn't improve my playing. Your opinion of the Wedge?
Dave, Wedge? It makes a good paper weight!!! Keep in touch, ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 Haha, you must have a lot of paperweights. Love the vid by the way.
What do you think about Lotus mouthpieces?
Nick, Have to be honest,.Don't Love them! Ralph
So what should we use after throwing the Bachs away?
His custom signature model lol
Okay, so what is the best all-round mouthpiece for trumpet right now?
Learning, You must be new to the channel..Welcome aboard!! I use EXCLUSIVELY Callet mouthpieces and in particular his new 1SB. I truly believe it is the BEST mouthpiece ever made. Keep in touch, Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 Dunb question, but why are the Callet 1SB's so hard to find a sales outlet? Are they still making them?
I see you in the comments basically shaming people for preferring bach, saying they'll never be big trumpet players, but I mean, you *don't* play on a bach, and I've never heard of you before.
If anyone believes that those exercises at the end were played to the best of this guys ability you are just kidding yourself. If someone has a lot of talent which this guy seems to have by what he played in the beginning of the video it should not sound so different when switching mouthpieces. Winton Marsalis once did a class where he cleaned everyone’s mouthpieces in the room then went down the line playing an excerpt from carnival of Venice and it sounded nearly identical every time. He played of Shilkies, jet tones, bachs, Yamaha’s, etc. no matter what he played it always was the same. That was faked simply to make Bach mouthpieces sound worse than they really are.
Nap, You need more sleep!!! LOL!!! I did not say that was ME playing at the end of the vid. That was some other poor schlub trying to make a Bach Mouthpiece work! For you to say that Wynton, or anyone else sounds the same "no matter what he played it was always the same" Is silly! A mouthpiece makes no difference? LOL!!!! On what planet!!! Not this one! You need more sleep boss! LOL!!!! Keep in touch! Ralph
If you didn’t play at the end then how do you or we know that that isn’t just a bad trumpet player instead of a bad mouthpiece
Nap, ????? How do you know, that i know, that you know, that we know!!!! LOL!!!! Send in a vid of you playing what I did on a Bach mouthpiece and I'll post it! Until then...I'm standing by my opinion! Bach mouthpieces are God Awful TERRIBLE!!! God Bless You! Ralph
What about the Wayne bergeron studio and studio m mouthpieces? It seems that the are very similar to the Callet mouthpiece
James, I personally have not played one. The only comment I can make is that I have had several students who played them and went right to the 1SB after trying it! Not much of a perspective...? That's all I've got! Keep in touch, Ralph
What is the name of the piece played at the beginning of the video? Thank you John Halko
John, Ablassen Great fanfare isn't it? Keep im touch, Ralph
What mouth piece do you use.
I haven't been playing long. A beginner at 39 years young. But i can dig what your saying. I like the 9A after trying 7,5, and 3c. I have a local GR dealer whom is actually my teacher. What GR would be closest to 9A bach?
trumpet. NO IDEA!! RaLPH
@@truepowertrumpet7151 I'll take one of those 1SB pieces. Send me a link to pay. I'm in Wisconsin
trumpet I charge $200.00 ($191.00 +$9.00 shipping) Send it via Pay Pal.(PP info is: rasalamone@aol.com) with your shipping address I can get it in the mail tomorrow! Hear from you! Ralph
You had a student who was decent but couldn't get out of the staff and was talking about double high C?.....think he's got a lot of other things to worry about 1st before tossing his 7C.
Steve-O! Have a clue! Seriously...find another channel please! best of luck! Ralph
I play a 1 1/2 c and want a megatone. I want a good dark, rounded tone. What do you suggest.
Jacob, TOP classical guys, ( and I mean TOP I don't want to use their names here) are LOVING the 1SS. Give it a shot! Keep me posted! Ralph
I've been told that super chops is just a really loud her tone. This is stereotypically used for jazz. Is it good for a dark tone while being able to get up in the range. Is this theouthpiece you use?
Jacob, That is the mouthpiece I use in all my playing. I can't recommend it enough. As I said in many of my vids I hear Herseth in my mind as the perfect tone. That tone is centered, brilliant, and rich in all registers. Without knowing what you are trying to sound like I cannot tell you if this is going to be "dark" enough for you. I can only say try it,.What have you got to lose? Let me know, Ralph
Hey Ralph .. Jerome rang me today in the UK to let me know my 2 1ss ‘s will ship Friday ? I will be in touch hopefully next week to start lessons ... how’s that eBook coming along ?
Ralph? I didn't mean to start an argument, just to say that the world of trumpeting should be big enough for everyone. As a matter of fact. I was a music major 49 years ago in Ohio and dropped out of school. Played, took lessons into adulthood from a couple men I trusted. Played in two different municipal bands, churches, brass quintets, etc. I just enjoyed music. Dropped the playing about 18 years ago and am just picking it up at 67 to enjoy again. I had a Bach 3c mouthpiece in a drawer that I put on a Pfund trumpet I bought slightly used, as I didn't know how my attempt at playing again would go. I am truly open to trying anyones mouthpiece, especially if I could find one to address my rebuilding the embouchure. Lower register is a struggle but I am making progress. I am never playing Haydn, Hummel, or any Clarke solos again! LOL but if you know of a mouthpiece that is relatively deep and may aid in feeling stronger as I try to build the musculature around the lip again, I am all ears. I have asked at one local music store that that is all they stock, or Yamaha. If you read this, please feel free to contact me again. Have a good day, Brian
Brian, Changed your tune little bit huh? (pun intended) It certainly sounded like you wanted to start an argument!!! Did you actually listen any of the vids??? My stance on mouthpieces is quite clear. The fact that you want me to "recommend a mouthpiece...I'm all ears"!!! Brian, In all due respect I just did that!!! If you would like to purchase a 1SS and take some Skype lessons, I WILL GIVE YOU THE BEST CHOPS OF YOUR LIFE...GURANTEED!!! I stand 100% behind my vid & my GUARANTEE!! Keep in touch, God Bless, Ralph
Hey man, how about a Parduba? I use a #7 (no cup sizes they're all the same) and I think it's pretty cool. Very easy to get a nice fat sound. Hope you're doing ok.
Hi @TruePowerTrumpet! I found this video interesting because I've always had trouble in the upper register on Bach and when you pointed out the fact of pulling something in your throat, I was like "whoa maybe I should try something differently". What mouthpiece brands would you suggest? I'm a Trumpet player in college marching band. I am playing first trumpet this year for our show. Our band is the closest college band to DCI. I would appreciate your thoughts on this! Thanks again.
bach
I wish he'd stop making those chipmunk sounds with his mouth when he talks.
I wish you'd stop ridiculing others to try to prop up your poor self image.
What mouth piece would recommend?
Callet 1SB!!! eep in touch, Ralph
What was the deal with the outro Arbans exerpts? Were they played on a Bach mouthpiece to make the point?
Mark, Yeah...the difference is startling!!! A pessimist would say I'm trying to make the mouthpiece sound bad, but that is the difference!!! My email has BLOWN UP about this. I guess I'm not the only one that wants to make the jump! Keep in touch Mark. Ralph
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Okay, so what mouthpiece are you suggesting?
SO, I have done several vids on the subject but I believe Jerome Callet mouthpieces to be the best, BY FAR!!! Keep in touch. Ralph
Yes sir. I have heard you talk about them. Which model do you feel works best for most?
So, 1SS FABULOUS!! Call Jerry at 718 477 5803 and use my name! Let me know. Ralph
Wonderful, thanks Ralph
That's what I want to know
What's Bigger Than A Bach 1C?
Bach 1B, !A Bored out 1C....!!!!
@@truepowertrumpet7151
Wider?
What mouthpiece are you using?
Callet 1SB! Best mouthpiece EVER! Direct replica of Harry James and Charlie Shavers. Keep in touch! Ralph
Were you referring to Craig Morris in referencing the 4th trumpet icing lips pit of a major orchestra?
Theron, No. I understand your curiosity but I'm not trying to embarrass anyone. Just pointing out the absurdity of it all. He as VERY upfront about it so it didn't seem to bother him at all. For some reason these guys think icing your lips is "just part of doing business" and it does NOT have to be! Keep in touch. Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 Ralph, I apologize in advance if you already answered my question, but what mouthpieces would you recommend if all Bachs are eliminated from the list of choices?
@@nrcg2317 Callet 1SB!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
I play a bach 2c what do you recommend to replace it.
Mossi, Jerry Callet 1SS. 100% Enjoy! Ralph
Thank`s
The biggest problem with Bach is that the rim sizes are inconsistent
app, There are a LOT of things wrong with Bach mouthpieces! For my money The underbelly at the top of the cup is the man cause of collapse! Keep in touch, Ralph
I'd say Bach mouthpieces work pretty well if you aren't playing above a high D. My alternative is a Kelly Screamer which reduces the strain in the upper register by a lot but it feels awkward for lower notes. I will say do NOT use a Bach 3C or similar sizes for big band lead playing (unless you count middle or high school where notes rarely if ever go above a high C) or even 2nd trumpet in a big band. They work somewhat decently as 3rd or 4th trumpet I guess.
What do u think of monettes?
Click, Garbage! Throw them away RIGHT AFTER you throw away the Bach! Ralph
True Power Trumpet could you do a video on them? Sorry if you already did
its like a return on investment in my opinion. its equivalent would be muscle development,,; does NOT happen over night but after effect speaks for itself for better or for worse. in my prime i was able to play pedal C to double G first notes of the day (didn't have a need any higher). granted, now, after a 8 year hiatus and starting from square one, i had to deal with a *horrendous* double buzz and i don't doubt its the mouthpiece (3C) but a few months of drilling everyday for an hour and its a thing of the past. dont get me wrong, im very careful with my approach with a almost paranoia of letting myself develop bad habits, but i am playing the standard range free of issues. i don't doubt the video,, but i dont doubt my education either. you just have to be very careful about the habits you create.
Tony, I'm not sure what your point is? MY point on the video is that Bach mouthpieces are garbage and i stand by that! You CANNOT get the results on your BACH 3C that ANYONE gets on a Callet 1SB REGARDLESS of your good or "bad habits!" Keep in touch, Ralph
I totally agree that all Bach mouthpieces are too inconsistent and often come mismarked.
Click, Preaching to the choir!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
Trent Austin tells the story of when he had his favorite Bach 1 1/2C scanned by Kanstul instruments, and the guy told Trent that it was actually a 5C in dimensions. A pretty sad indictment of Bach, if you ask me.
I wear size nine shoes I tried size 7 they would not fit I tried size 11...I give up you are a better comedian than me (if he wear alive I think Freddie Hubbard would disagree).
Colin??? What the heck are you talking about??? g
The larger Bach trumpet mouthpieces are excellent for orchestral work. If that's your genre you'll benefit from a 1C, a 1X, or maybe a 1.5C. However, for commercial or pop music I have never found a smaller Bach I can play accurately -- and if you play lead, look elsewhere.
John, have you ever tried Jerry's 1SS, 1SC or 1SB? TOP ( I can't give you names because of equipment contracts) but TOP orchestral players are disproving that myth and KILLING orchestral work with these mouthpieces! Keep in touch. Ralph
Jerry? Jerry Callet?I know who Jerry Callet is and he's a smart guy. We've spoken on the phone maybe fifteen years ago. I think I did have a Callet mouthpiece at one time and I can't remember the size exactly but it was rather wide in diameter but relatively shallow in depth. Some of us can't play a super narrow or extra shallow mouthpiece.
John, As little as 1 year ago I would have agreed with you. However, this new batch of mouthpieces are extraordinary! They LITERALLY work for ALL people in ALL situations. Keep in touch. Ralph
Im a fresh men in high school i’ve been playing on a 5b since 6th grade and Ive been trying to extend my range but i couldn’t go above a High D I would cap at A High C but i couldn’t hold the note because i feel the mouth peice is small .
The Best, My friend the 5b is a DEATH SENTENCE!! Name ONE great player who played it??? NONE!!! If you are going to stay with Bach I would go with a 10 1/2 c I believe the best mouthpiece ever made is the Callet 1SB Keep in touch, Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 I’m moving up to first trumpet so i’ma going to buy a mega tone 3c , but I gotta save up
@@henrygon.z Best, Good Luck! keep me posted!! Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 yes but the bach 5b isn’t to bad i have a nice brass sound i can hit a D it’s just when i do slurs i have no freedom at moving my lip and it feels weird
The, YOU ASKED ME for advice because you were having trouble. I gave it to you and now your saying "isn't so bad"??? Knock yourself out!!! My advice stands: The mouthpiece stinks and is holding you back!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
You sound like the Leo Gets of reviewers, ok, ok, why so negative says something of value. I knew a player who turned down the Basie Orchestra who used a 3c with so much sizzle and full sound it lite up the room. Sorry but just saying something is bad doesn’t make it bad.
Paul, What do YOU know about anything!! czcams.com/video/lnF4UNtpmJk/video.html. Absolutely pathetic! Have a clue! R
Hey Ralph.. I played a Bach 10.5c in college and in the Air Force Band 1980-86..I played well on it mainly lead in Bid Band idiom..had a strong high G.. thin after that going up.. I lost the mouthpiece in 86…about every 7 or 8 years for the heck of it I’d order another Bach 10.5c.. I’ve bought 5 of them since 1986… not one of them is close to being the same as the other…incredible inconsistency .. one wider inner diameter.. one deeper cup.. one larger back for….. for me that was a huge turn off!!!
Sincerely… Joe Triscari
Joe, Common complaint about the Bach Mouthpieces is the inconsistency. As i said in the vid, the 10.5C was the only one I could play. Ralph
Me too..10.5c only one I could play!
@@josephtriscari208 I love my 10.5C from 1968
What do u play on?
1SB.
I was practicing in one of the storage rooms in my high school and I noticed a bunch of different mouthpieces and they were mostly like 7c and 5c and then there was one that stood out. It was a yamaha 11b4. I tried it out and I loved it. I had a bach 3c and I hated the tone of it. Bad tone and it wore my lips out so quickly. I even switched to a 7c to try out for District Honor Band just because of the tone and lip endurance issues. I was just able to get a decent double C out it. It felt like I had to work so damn hard, like I was fighting with it to make it work, but I made the band :D - I tried the 11B4 and it was similar to a 7c with a shallower cup and it was some much better. It just had a brighter and punchier tone and the upper register was much easier to play and didn't wear my lips out like the 3c. Not gonna like I just swapped my mouthpiece out for it.
Jose, Keep in touch, Ralph
Alonso. Hace a clue son! God Bless You! Ralph
I have the bach 24aw soo is if still bad?
Kappa, Just don't love Bach mouthpieces. What can i say? Keep in touch. Ralph
True Power Trumpet well everyone has their own opinions i could love the tuba (which i play) and could hate the trumpet or the other way around so i respect ur opinion
Hey Ralph, do you think bach commercial mouthpieces are any good?
9680, In a word...NO Ralph
Poor man got ratioed. He's got a point.
RNC. Ratioed??? Explain!!! Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 hey Ralph. I should explain. Being Ratioed means that a lot of people come after you for a "hot take". They usually give you a lot of hate in the comments and dislike your video a lot.
@@rylanclarkson3296 RNC, I figured! THANKS! I stand by my vid. BachMouthpieces are garbage!! Throw them away! Keep in touch, Ralph
TCE in conjunction with the 1sb you could outplay anyone
My big lips need something bigger than these 3c to 10.5c things the schilke 14 diameter fits well 17.09mm is me l. I can get by and have with my knockoff 16.3mm 3c but the schilke is just for comfortable
Anthony You couldn't be more wrong! Your re just playing incorrectly! Get in touch with me and I will show You! Hear from you! Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 playing incorectly I mean yes I just graduated high school and I am already noticing that I did stuff that only hurt my potential and skill and I'm trying to make changes now and do stuff to make me better for my gigs but I'm telling you the 10.5 c or 7c bach size would get me tired to fast. I recently got a 13a4a schilke and it has a beutiful tone up there (great double g) but it gives me less endurance than the 14a4a which I plan on getting tommorow and returning the 13a4a
I have a few Bach mouthpieces still kicking about, and a couple of Shilkes.
Funny thing about this system of playing is that it's starting to cross over into my low brass playing.
I also have a flugelhorn where I use a very deep cup where playing above a G was near impossible, but the deeper mouthpiece made the sound worth it.
This system has quite suddenly put almost an octave on my flugel playing with the same mouthpiece.
Out of curiosity, I grabbed a couple of my old Back mouthpieces to see if the tongue kicked in, in the same way to produce an easy high register. Just as an experiment.
Nope.
N-O-P-E!!!!!
One person plays a Bach 3c, Arturo sandoval
Russell, Heard him play lately? NO THANKS!!!! The best playing of his career was done on custom made mouthpieces other than Bach. I stand by the vid more than ever!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 true...and he's actually not playing on the 3c any more, he's playing on the 1 1/4c now
@@truepowertrumpet7151 czcams.com/video/afHffuukUrg/video.html . yeah this just sounds horrible, a full tone not overly bright, being able to play in the deep without sounding like a fart. In the video i linked he plays a dosen mouthpieces and sounds to my ears quite good, lol. To clarify: You are allowed to not like bach, but dont dislike it so religiously you disregard the fact that its a personal preferanse and that there is people out there who play bach, and sound way better than both you and me.
Is this really true? I see in classical world Bach mouthpieces, in European orchestras, in U.S. too.
Icing your lips? 😂 I’ve been taking skin off of mine lately. Maybe I need to take a look at my mouthpieces.
Troll much? LOL!!!
Schilke is better. Buch cuts lips.
Oleg, Not by much!!! LOL!!! Get a 1SB and remove all doubt!! Keep in touch Ralph
Ralph, love the videos. I play the Callet 1ss and it is great. Helped my playing and endurance. Took about a week to relax and not fight it but the rewards are well worth it.
Doyle GREAT!!! So glad your liking it! With that said, you HAVE to try the 1SB!! Keep in touch! Ralph
Hey, I’m Quentin! With all due respect, I believe that Bach mouthpieces are great!! I play on a Bach Artisan Stradivarius 180S37 & I’ve had nothing but success playing on Bach mouthpieces. I’m a 16 year old trumpet player & I’ve been playing for about 4 or 5 years now; though I’m not too old, I play with a lot of professional musicians around my town. In the gigs we play, one of the players I admire most (jim gilmartin) plays on a Bach 3C and his sound in the upper register is g o r g e o u s ! I normally play on an Artisan 1 1/4 C, so I start having trouble after the overtone E, but i believe that’s because of my young, relatively inexperienced chops/lungs! though I will agree that Bach mouthpieces aren’t my choice for lead playing (I use a Monette Resonance Prana B6LDS1/82P) they’re still a viable option for those who can’t afford a $350+ mouthpiece for all registers!
Quentin, Agree to Disagree! Keep in touch. Ralph
Are you being sponsored by Jerome Callet, any kickbacks or royalities? Does your friend own the company? I am not suggesting that either. I am using a denis wick mouthpiece 4X gold, any problems with that ? I am not a pro like you so I probably don’t know what’s best for me so I’ll purchase a Callett on your recommendation.
Willy, No sponsorship or kickbacks!! Jerry has been my friend foe 45 years and I just believe in his products. The 1SS or 1SB are the greatest mouthpieces ever produced and can work for anyone who gives them a chance.. We ,(Jerry & I,h)ave proved that through our thousands of students young and old who are THRIVING on the mouthpieces combined with the True Power System. Call Jerry 718 477 5803 and give it a chance. Keep in touch. Ralph
I love my Monette B2S3 and B1-2LD S1!
In my opinion Bach's mouthpieces are out of tune in the higher notes.
Tarik,
Do your playing and your chops a favor and try Jerry Callets 1SB. 718 477 5803 Keep in touch, Ralph
Monette mouthpieces sound great, but their sound is flat and monotonous.
Ralph love the videos.Star wars entire section on Bach's.If you don't like fine but you can't say useless there's to many people making a living on them .loads of great stuff you do but to far on this regards sean kelly
Sean, Agree to disagree!
No
unknown, You're SUCH a genius!!! czcams.com/video/HPBN2Ktoe6U/video.html
Did you want to motivate us?
Maxie, Hopefully I did!!! LOL!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
Why does he keep talking about 4th trumpet
Reece, 2,500+ views and you were the only one that didn't understand??!! Let me explain: 99.9% of the trumpet players using Bach mouthpieces do NOT have the chops to play 4th trumpet in a professional symphony. For every Adolph Herseth who could play The Bach mouthpiece there are literally millions of players who cannot. I don't like those odds! Capiche? "He"
Okay I already understood that but you are the only person I’ve ever heard call it 4th trumpet instead of 4th chair.
Reece, Really!!! You'e got to get out more!!! LOL!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
Hello Ralph, I came across this video at the right time. I’ve been noticed inconsistencies in my notes, particularly above a high C. I play on a Bach C megatone. Actually, any Bach mpc that I’ve played usually has me tapped out quickly, and I feel myself working harder than I need to to play in the high range. At first I thought it was me, but after having watched this vid, I think it’s the mpc.
Lou, I can't begin to tell you the OVERWHELMING positive feedback we've been getting for the 1SS/!SB moutheces!!! Give Jerry call at (718) 477 5803 and order one. At the moment he has a 7 day money back guarantee. Keep in touch. Ralph
Thanks Ralph! I appreciate it.
Lou, I checked out some of your vids and you are definitely on the right track! You're going to LOVE the 1SB!!! Keep in touch! Ralph
We ARE!!!
We certainly are!! LOL!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
Yes this is very true! When I started playing trumpet of course i played on a 7c Bach and I remember it being hard to play and sometimes painful on my lips!
D, Join the club. The VERY big club!!! Keep in touch,, Ralph
@@geoli6407 Geo, Your right! I never thought of that!!! I NEVER tried a 7DW!!! My Bad!! LOL!!!! Let's hear YOU play on a 7DW.Make a vid LIVE! With your name on it and i will post it on the channel. Did you listen to the vid? MILLIONS have tried Bach Garbage and FAILED ( Including you I bet!) I don't like the odds!!! !SB for success. Keep in touch young fella!!! Ralph
your first issue is using a regular 7c maybe try a megatone 3c and you'll be better
I love youtube. Now, everyone that ever sat 3rd chair in the local muni can slam or down deride any equipment on the market. I have never had a Bach trumpet because I always felt like they were either restrictive in the upper or lower register. I have played Bach mouthpieces not exclusively, but a quiet a bit of the time. Also, Schilke, Jet Tone, etc. The Bach 1c has been comfortable for me and I still have one. If your aim is to play double C get a shallow mouthpiece or play what you play and work your ass off doing lip flesibilities to build your register. Interesting what he says, but your ax is one thing and the mouthpiece is another (albeit" a damn important thing.
Brian, Just curious... Who are you suggesting pays 3rd trumpet in the local muni? Who do you pay with? I'm glad you enjoy the Bach 1C!! Best of luck. Ralph
There are many top trumpeters that play BACH mouthpieces. Especially in these sizes. 1 1/4c, 1X, 3c, 3b, 5c, 10 1/2c.
Tim, Name One that has the results I want? NONE!!! LOL!!! Keep in touch, Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151 Allen Vizzuti
@@MH-iv7tk MH Good point! He doesn't use this garbage either!!! Thanks!! Keep in touch, Ralph
@@MH-iv7tk Vizzutti plays Pickett mouthpieces.
This must be a joke.
Jimmy, Nope!! THIS is the joke! czcams.com/video/Jspt9FuBjV8/video.html. Pathetic! Keep in touch, Ralph
@@truepowertrumpet7151he sounds miles better than you
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Geo, STILL waiting for YOUR vid!!! LOL!!! God Bess You My son!!! Ralph
Bach? Horrific endurance.
Schilke? Stuffy pinched sound.
Callet: Nice sound but the plating wore off in a month.
Monette: Oh yes. That’s the ticket.
John, LOL!!! Enjoy!
Why are people thumbing this down? It's so true...Do you all like drum brakes and no power steering on your cars too? Good video! Bravo! They are a huge reason young trumpet players get frustrated with the horn.
Aaron, Coming from a guy like you!!!LOL!!!! LOVED Outdoor Overture!!! Thank You for your kind words and keep in touch, Ralph
I can play lower than you
Carter, LOL!!!!! Send me a video of you doing just that and I'll post it!!! LOL Hear from you soon. God Bless You!!!!
Me too, but thats because I play trombone. :-)