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The saxophone mouthpiece is the interfaces between man and machine . It connects the saxophonist with his instrument. As you can guess from the name, the saxophone mouthpiece is the part of the instrument that is placed in the player's mouth. You should therefore choose the saxophone mouthpiece based on your own anatomy and personal well-being . In conjunction with the correct embouchure of the player and the reed, the mouthpiece becomes the source of the sounds.
Every mouthpiece is different
It should be noted that each type of saxophone, whether soprano, alto, tenor or baritone, has its own mouthpieces, the designs of which differ slightly, and that each model has its own sound . Advanced saxophonists usually have several mouthpieces in their collection so that they have the right one on hand or in their mouth for different situations and requirements. Mouthpieces for all wind instruments can be tested in our branches in Walldorf and Frankfurt. Our specialist staff is available to provide advice and support.
Less is sometimes more!
However, to get started in the world of saxophones, a mouthpiece is sufficient. For beginners, the tip opening , which we'll find out more about in a moment, should n't be too wide open . The mouthpieces that are including with most saxophones are therefore very suitable for the first steps.
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All I understand here is the tip opening!
The tip opening is the distance between the mouthpiece tip and the reed . The wider the tip opening opening, the more dynamics can be generated by the vibrations of the reed. However, you should note that a larger airflow is necessary for intonation of an open track . As a rule, the open variants are more suitable for advanced saxophonists. Conversely, we recommend that beginners choose a saxophone mouthpiece with a more closed track . In the end, the choice of mouthpiece depends on your own anatomy and personal well-being. After a few hours of playing with his instrument , his preferences develop on their own.
Key figures and names provide guidance
Furthermore, the different mouthpieces differ in their chambers and the already mentioned openings . The information for this is called differently depending on the manufacturer. Sometimes the names consist of letters, numbers, letters with numbers, numbers with asterisks or other special characters. In order to find your way around better, you can remember that the further up the letters are in the alphabet or the smaller the numbers are, the smaller the chambers or track openings usually are. The asterisks or special characters mentioned usually stand for intermediate groups.
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It depends on the technology
At the beginning, the main thing for the saxophonist is to familiarize himself with the technique and the first clean tones . Later, our specialist salespeople will be happy to provide an overview of the different variants and options in a personal consultation. Otherwise, with the sheer endless variety of different mouthpieces, you can quickly no longer see the forest for the trees.
Bronze, silver and gold
The first differences can be seen in the material , even for beginners. The most common mouthpieces are made of metal and rubber. Other models can also be made of plastic or resin, ceramic, ebonite, bronze or even gold.